Why do tourists prefer homestay over hotels?

Why do tourists prefer homestay over hotels?

When we hear the word home all we can think and feel is warmth in our hearts. It instantly puts a smile on our faces. There is a saying that says “Home is where the heart is”. 

But you might be wondering what a homestay is and why you should opt for it during your vacations. Homestays are a part of someone’s home rented out for accommodations to visitors. A fee is collected for your stay. In homestays, the host provides sleeping arrangements in their home with add-ons like meals, travel arrangements, pickup, etc based on the owner. 

We can now see the majority of people choosing homestays over hotels these days. This is specifically happening in Coorg because people love to stay amid all the lush greenery, stunning views, and sunset. People believe staying with a local family in their coffee estate has its charm. 

What is the difference between homestays and hotels?

Homestay provides a more authentic, cultural experience, while hotels are an establishment that provides accommodation on a short-term basis. Most hotels are common and offer the same services. They are luxurious and provide amenities like a gym, pool, spa services, etc that wouldn’t be available in a homestay. But while staying in a local home one gets to observe their culture and tradition up close. Each homestay would bring a reflection of its host and provide a homely vibe. This homely vibe cannot be provided by hotels. While each has its pros and cons we could find tourists visiting hill stations prefer homestays over resorts.

Top reasons why people love staying in a homestay

• People get to experience the comfort and ease of residence
• You get to experience the culture and traditions of various local families
• Homestays are a great value for money
• You get to connect better with locals
• Coorg homestays are well known for their delicious local foods

Benefits of staying in a homestay

• Obtain a genuine local feel
  While hotels can provide you with a luxurious experience, they rarely allow you to feel the location’s essential spirit. At the homestay, you get to experience the true culture and habits of people living in and around the place. This way you can enjoy the local culture and get to know more people.

• More space
  At hotels, you usually pay a price for a room, whereas at the homestay you need not stay confined to one room. The entire house can be yours. You can chill in the living room, cook your favourite dishes in the kitchen, go for a swim in the pool, or take a stroll around the garden whenever you feel like it. You get to enjoy living in big rooms and wide spaces.

• Authentic food
  Another huge advantage of staying at a homestay is the chance to experience the local food. At hotels, you only get to experience the usual buffet breakfast which gets mundane after a while. Whereas in a homestay you get to taste the cuisine that sticks to that particular destination.

• Personal attention
  Homestays will give you a personal touch to the entire vacation. The host usually focuses only on their guests and goes the extra mile to keep you comfortable. You will be able to experience a more welcoming environment. Whereas in hotels you cannot expect that personal touch and it’s more of a commercialized space.

• Guests treated like family
  At the homestay, the entire family of the host will tend to take care of you. They will be more friendly and kind to the extent that you might even be invited to their functions. You can make so many new memories with many new faces. You cannot experience this in a hotel.

• Experience beyond the tourist trail
  A homestay owner can guide you better than anyone else since they are local. They will know in and out of all the places around them. You will get to explore many more tourist places as they will educate you even about various tourist spots that wouldn’t be famous.

• More peace and quality time
  Homestay is best for people who want to get away from city life. Unlike hotels, you will be in a closed space where you will be the only guest around the house. It will be a less populated area. You get more quality time with your friends and family.

• Affordable
  A good hotel will have services that cater to your needs, but they will be expensive. Whereas homestays are clean and affordable without any hidden cost. This way you can split your expenses more towards sightseeing or restaurants that you wish to eat at since your accommodation cost wouldn’t eat up your entire vacay money.

• Different experience
  Homestay not only entices you, but they add to your experience. Hotels give you a mundane feel after a day or two since everything will be regular. At the homestay, you can experience a different atmosphere.

• Experience home away from home
  Homestays will give a comfortable homely feel. You would feel like you’re just a home away from home. You will make memories that you would never forget.

Wondering how to make your stay with a homestay more comfortable and enjoyable? Try out the following

• You can sip a cup of coffee with a sunset or sunrise view from the balcony
• Stroll around the house whenever you feel like
• You could connect better with locals and get to know many people
• Play games with family and friends
• Relax and enjoy the regional cuisine
• Go trekking in the mountains and enjoy bird watching
• Visit the nearby coffee plantation 
• Dance to the tunes of music around a campfire
• Cozy up with movies and tv shows

All that being said, I hope for your next holiday you will choose a homestay over hotel. The homestays of Coorg are welcoming, and warmhearted, and will give you memories that last a lifetime.