How To Find And Book A Guest House [At A Great Price]

Guest Houses
Written By Taz Zaidi

How To Book A Guest House

Guest houses (also spelled “guesthouses”) are quickly becoming a very popular accommodation choice.

With the growing trend and ease of booking online, it’s simpler than ever to find and book one that fits your tastes and budget. You just need to know where to look and how to spot a quality listing/property.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to find and book a guest house online.

We’ll cover one of the best sites to book guest houses, how to filter the search results to find your ideal stay, some helpful booking tips, plus how to complete the booking process and pay for your booking.

*Agoda.com sells quality, discounted guest house rooms (UP TO $50 OFF!). To see today’s deals on guest houses in any destination, click here.

How (Where) To Find A Guest House

Agoda.com is one of the best places to find and book guest houses online. It provides a wide range of guest houses (from budget to luxury) all around the world, at surprisingly low prices. Agoda lets you book stays ranging from a night to a month or longer. To learn about the 8 types of guest houses, click here.

*Agoda.com sells quality, discounted guest house rooms (UP TO $50 OFF!). To see today’s deals on guest houses in any destination, click here.

How To Filter Your Search

On Agoda.com, enter your destination, dates and number of guests, then click “Search”.

On the search results page, filter the search to display guest houses by selecting the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter just below the “Property type” section on the left side of the page.

You can also do this by clicking the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter below the “Property type” section under the “More” filter.

From here, your search results will only display guest houses. If you prefer to only see guest houses within a certain price range, adjust the “price per night” on the sliding scale (below the “Your budget” filter).

If you’re seeking the cheapest option and/or if price is an important factor to you, click “Lowest price first” to sort search results in order of lowest nightly rates.

If you're looking for guest houses that are centrally located, in a particular neighborhood, or nearby local landmarks or attractions, just use Agoda’s interactive map to see the listings pinned in your destination.

Breakfast Included + Kitchen/Kitchenette

To find a guest house with breakfast included or with a kitchen/kitchenette, click “More” (under the search bar), then select “Breakfast included” under “Room offers” and/or “Kitchen” under “Room amenities”.

Guest House With Swimming Pool

To filter your search to find guest houses with a pool, jacuzzi, hot tub or spa, click “More” (below search bar), then select “Private pool” below the section for “Room amenities”. Keep in mind, filtering by private pool will greatly reduce the number of guest houses shown in the search results, as pools are definitely not a common feature in guest house accommodation.

*Agoda.com sells quality, discounted guest house rooms (UP TO $50 OFF!). To see today’s deals on guest houses in any destination, click here.

How To Choose A Guest House

Guest House Booking Tips

  • Stick to guest house listings with a rating of 9.0 or higher and with at least 20 reviews.

  • Make sure there are multiple recent, positive guest reviews (within the past 6 months).

  • Browse through all photos. Your bedroom and bathroom should be clearly displayed in them.

  • Read the listing’s full description and make sure the amenities fit what you’re seeking - whether that’s laundry, breakfast, parking, etc.

  • Agoda.com has many appealing rentals, but some are remotely located. Ensure the place you book is near where you’ll spend time. Use the listing’s interactive map to see if it’s located nearby the local attractions and landmarks.

  • Read the cancellation policy and double-check the price prior to confirming your stay. To learn how cancellations work on Agoda, click here.

  • The Booking Confirmation email should arrive within 10 minutes after you’ve booked the stay.

How To Find Discounts

To see Agoda’s deals on guest houses in any destination, click here. *Prices are subject to change daily, so come back on another day if you don't currently see a deal you like.

How To Pay For Your Guest House Stay

In many places, particularly in rural destinations and in countries with a cash-based economy (like in many South American, Southeast Asian, Eastern European and African countries), guest houses can be booked online but must be paid for in cash (in person).

Agoda makes it easy to book a room now and pay for it later (at the property). Just make sure to arrive with enough funds to pay for the stay. To see the available payment options for properties in your particular destination, simply click the “Payment options” filter.

If you already have an existing reservation, you can see which forms of payment your host accepts by clicking the booking in your account, or scroll to the “Total charge” section of the confirmation email.

*Agoda.com sells quality, discounted guest house rooms (UP TO $50 OFF!). To see today’s deals on guest houses in any destination, click here.

Conclusion

Hopefully you found this guide helpful.

We covered the step-by-step process of how to find a guest house that fits your tastes and budget, as well as helpful booking tips and how to pay for your stay (on arrival or online). To learn more about guest houses, explore our other guides below.

Enjoy your travels!

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Taz Zaidi [Author]
Taz Zaidi [Author]

Taz Zaidi is an American travel writer and the founder/creator of TRVLGUIDES.com. Connect with him on Instagram (@tazzaidi) or on his personal website, at tazzaidi.com.

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