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Cape Town accomodation types are pretty standard, but here are explanations of the commonly used South African accommodation terms in case they differ from what you are used to...

Obviously the type of accommodation you choose has a direct bearing on its cost.

In order of cost (from most expensive to least expensive) this is how it generally works with Cape Town accomodation.

• boutique hotels are most expensive, followed by
• hotels then
• guest houses
• self catering accommodation

Cape Town villas vary greatly, but they can be really good value.

Hotels in Cape Town

Cape Town hotels vary but are generally the largest of all accommodation types. There is typically a common reception area with rooms opening directly onto a hallway.The on-site facilities like restaurants are usually open to the public, unlike other accommodation types. A wide range of guest services is available, such as room service.

Cape Town Guest House

A Capetown guesthouse is generally a private home converted for sole use of guest accommodation. The public areas of the establishment are only for the guests. The owner or manager lives either off-site or in an entirely separate area within the property.A Guesthouse offers a wider range of services than a B&B, and will usually cater for all meals.

Cape Town Bed and Breakfast

A Bed and Breakfast (B&B) is a private home in which guests can be accommodated at night in private bedrooms (which may or may not have private bathrooms).
The owner or manager lives in the house or on the property. The public areas of the house, such as kitchen and lounge have either limited access for guests, or are shared with the host family to some degree.
The business may be run as a secondary occupation.
Breakfast is included in the price (generally either continental or full-English).
Other meals may be available by arrangement.

Self catering Accommodation Cape Town

A self catering establishment may be primarily one of the other accommodation types, but also offers dedicated self catering facilities.
The unit should feature a fully equipped kitchen to cater for the maximum people to be accommodated (including fridge, stove, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, cleaning equipment).
The kitchen should be for the exclusive use of the guests, and not shared.

Cape Town villas

There is an overlap between self catering accommodation and villas.
Generally a villa will be more like having a home of your own.
Usually a freestanding house on its own property, the entire establishment is at your sole disposal.



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