The owner most often lives in the guest house, or on the property in a separate dwelling. Guests can be any age, but some younger travelers prefer the lower prices of hostels. Guests are primarily international travellers - individuals and couples - not large groups, families in general, or large families specifically.

A guest house is a small, separate building on the grounds of a larger building. It always has at least a bedroom area, almost always has its own bathroom, and often has some small kitchen facilities.

B&B/ Guest House Management Course To begin with, a bed and breakfast (B&B) in South Africa is defined as a commercial accommodation establishment operated from a private dwelling house. It is typically managed by a resident owner, manager, or lessee, providing sleeping and breakfast facilities.

A guest house is a type of accommodation where travellers stay in a property hosted by a local resident. Guest houses can take the form of standalone homes or apartments,offering a range of sleeping options, from single beds to multi-room private units.