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ACCOMMODATIONS DEFINED
| Hotel | Boutique Hotel | Guest House | B&B | Home Stay | Back Packer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (no. of rooms) | Any | Usually 3 - 50 rooms | Usually 4 - 12 rooms | Usually 2 - 4 rooms | Usually 1 - 3 rooms | Any (rooms and/or dorms |
| Meals served | Throughout the day (B/L/D) | Throughout the day (B/L/D) | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | None |
| (Dining)room / lounge | Yes; guests only | Yes; guests only | Yes; guests only | Often shared with host(s) | Shared with host(s) | Some public areas |
| Grading | Usually 3, 4 or 5* | Usually 3, 4 or 5* | Usually 3, 4 or 5* | Usually 2, 3 or 4* | Usually 2 or 3* (if graded) | Usually 1 or 2* (if graded) |
| Decoration & furniture | Often traditional or following international standards | Must be in a themed/ stylish manner | Can be in a themed/ stylish manner | Can be in a themed/ stylish manner | Traditional | Minimal to basic; bunk beds |
| Bathroom | Private | Private | Private | Maybe shared | Maybe shared | Mostly shared |
| 24h reception/ room service | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Location | Any | Any | Any | Any | Township or suburb | Usually town centre |
| Part of a (international) chain | Very possible | Not likely | Hardly | No | No | No |
| Owner Managed | A minority | The majority | The majority | Yes | Yes | Sometimes |
| Self-catering: any sort of accommodation with facilities and equipment to cater for yourself |
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