Homestay Vs. Hotel

kugan551 · Aug 3rd, 2009, 02:25

Can you give a full analysis - the pros and cons of both?

South India - Tamilnadu Kerala & Andra
North - Jaipur

I am in the process of committing, so I need urgent advice!

edwardseco · Aug 3rd, 2009, 05:36

Do you mean guest house or paying guest with a family.?

khushboo.sahrawat · Aug 3rd, 2009, 06:34

hi,

i recently was on a trip in kerala (wayanad, munnar, thekaddy, kottayam and cochin) and stayed in homestays in various locations. I find homestays better as it includes good company, local cultural cuisine (home-cooked), basic aminities and free tourist information.

If booking for a homestay, make sure it is government authorized. There are lot of unauthorized ones which lack in hygiene and many required services. In Kerala, they charge upto 2000-3000 per day, depend on silver, gold or diamond category of the homestay. Make sure that you confirm the all-inclusive facilities, as few charge extra for specific services (like cultural entertainment, arrangement of tour guides, etc.)

Three homestays which I would recommend would be
>>'Elephant Corridor' in Coorg (link: http://www.coorghomestay.piczo.com/?cr=6)
>>'Pavithram' in Munnar (link: http://www.facebook.com/.../PAVITHRA...AY/74057335208)
>> 'Koshys homestay' Thekaddy (link: www.koshysperiyar.com)

regards,
Khushboo Sahrawat

kugan551 · Aug 3rd, 2009, 11:03

Thanks, Khushboo

Aug 3rd, 2009, 02:25	#1
kugan551 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 31	Homestay Vs. Hotel Can you give a full analysis - the pros and cons of both? South India - Tamilnadu Kerala & Andra North - Jaipur I am in the process of committing, so I need urgent advice!

Aug 3rd, 2009, 06:34	#3
khushboo.sahrawat Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India/ Delhi Posts: 10	hi, i recently was on a trip in kerala (wayanad, munnar, thekaddy, kottayam and cochin) and stayed in homestays in various locations. I find homestays better as it includes good company, local cultural cuisine (home-cooked), basic aminities and free tourist information. If booking for a homestay, make sure it is government authorized. There are lot of unauthorized ones which lack in hygiene and many required services. In Kerala, they charge upto 2000-3000 per day, depend on silver, gold or diamond category of the homestay. Make sure that you confirm the all-inclusive facilities, as few charge extra for specific services (like cultural entertainment, arrangement of tour guides, etc.) Three homestays which I would recommend would be >>'Elephant Corridor' in Coorg (link: http://www.coorghomestay.piczo.com/?cr=6) >>'Pavithram' in Munnar (link: http://www.facebook.com/.../PAVITHRA...AY/74057335208) >> 'Koshys homestay' Thekaddy (link: www.koshysperiyar.com) regards, Khushboo Sahrawat __________________ Khushboo Sahrawat khushboo dot sahrawat at gmail dot com

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Aug 3rd, 2009, 05:36	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,841	Do you mean guest house or paying guest with a family.?

Aug 3rd, 2009, 11:03	#4
kugan551 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 31	Thanks, Khushboo