Guest Houses

A Guesthouse, which is usually a refurbished residence on private property and differs from a Bed and Breakfast by the size of the establishment and they are generally more upmarket. The usually have five or more rooms with the owner or manager staying in a separate area within the property.

Guest Houses at a glance

These owner run properties have dedicated hosts and have the staff and amenities to offer a range of hospitality services which include dinners, excursions and special events by prior arrangement. Guest Houses are private facilities and are more a closed establishment for the full benefit of their accommodation guests as compared with similar establishments, like small hotels who are open to the public for dinning and the use of the general amenities.
Guest House hosts pride themselves in the personalized service and individual care they can afford their patrons. Rooms or suites are generally very spacious with luxurious finishes and equipped with many extra frills to make the accommodation as comfy as possible.
Gone are the old days of hunters and explorers, Stanley and Livingstone, the old British older, the gold rush, diamond rush, the scramble for territories and imperial rule and wars.

A time when grand colonial hotels were the centre of social landscapes; international hubs of trade, influential people and visiting dignitaries.

The conveniences include large manicured gardens, swimming pools, lounges and libraries to relax and unwind. Many Guest Houses are foreign owned and appeal specifically to nationals from their former countries, who feel more comfortable speaking their mother tongue and eating familiar meals.
Guest House owners are usually larger than life personalities and characters. They are often an institution in their own right and great friendships with visitors are forged over time. Many patrons become repeat guests and make these establishments the travel base to explore more of the region.
Gone are the old days of hunters and explorers, Stanley and Livingstone, the old British older, the gold rush, diamond rush, the scramble for territories and imperial rule and wars.

A time when grand colonial hotels were the centre of social landscapes; international hubs of trade, influential people and visiting dignitaries.

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