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Definitions of Accommodation Types
Bed and Breakfast
Bed and Breakfast accommodation is provided in a family (private) home
and the owner/manager lives in the house or on the property. Breakfast
must be served. Bathroom facilities may or may not be en-suite and/or
private. In general, the guest shares the public areas with the host
family.
Guesthouses
A guest house can be an existing home, a renovated home or a building
that has been specifically designed to provide overnight accommodation.
A guest house will have public areas for the exclusive use of its
guests. A guest house is a commercial enterprise and as such the owner
or manager may live on the property.
Self Catering
A house, cottage, chalet, bungalow, flat, studio, apartment, villa,
houseboat, tent or any accommodation where facilities and equipment are
provided for guests to cater for themselves. The facilities should be
adequate to cater for the maximum advertised number of residents the
facility can accommodate.
Safari Lodges
A safari lodge is an accommodation facility located in a game area. The
rates charged are usually inclusive of all meals and the experience
offered at the lodge, with game drives, etc.
Guest Farms
A farm stay is an accommodation facility located on a working farm. The
rates charged are usually inclusive of all meals and the experience
offered at the farm, farm tours, etc.
Homestays
Home stay accommodation is provided in a family (private) home located
in rural areas (Townships) and the owner/manager lives in the house or
on the property. Breakfast and dinner is usually served. Bathroom
facilities may or may not be en-suite and/or private. In general, the
guest shares the public areas with the host family.
Hotels / Resorts
A hotel provides accommodation to the travelling public, has a reception
area, and offers at least a 'breakfast room' or communal eating area. In
general a hotel makes food and beverage services available to guests;
these may be outsourced or provided by the hotel.
Backpackers
A Backpacker and/or Hostelling
establishment is an accommodation facility that provides communal
facilities, including dormitories yet may offer a range of alternative
sleeping arrangements. Only establishments that cater for transient
guests (travelling public) will qualify for grading.
Motels
Mini Hotel that offer board and Breakfast
Apartments
Self contained, private holiday apartment
Caravan / Camping
Caravan and Campground
Holiday Houses
Self contained, private holiday house |