Guesthouse

A Guesthouse is really just a larger version of a Bed & Breakfast. It needs needs to have a minimum of five bedrooms, a dedicated shared guest lounge and a dining area. It may offer other special touches like a library or restaurant. Technically, in a Guesthouse the hosts and guests stay in the same building but have separate living areas. Breakfast and dinner may be available but not necessarily prepared and served by the host, or included in the tariff.

The table below provides a guide to the absolute minimum a Guesthouse must offer to achieve the required STAR Rating. Many Guesthouses exceed this basic description and offer other facilities and services that are not listed here. Each STAR Rating level must include all listed requirements of lower levels.

	Outstanding establishments characterised by luxury appointments offering an exceptional standard of facilities, furnishings and guest services. Cooked and continental breakfast provided by host, air-conditioning individually controlled in bedroom, comprehensive toiletries and ensuite to all bedrooms
	Very well appointed accommodation reflecting stylish décor throughout and a high standard of facilities. Ensuite/individual bathroom for each bedroom and a range of entertainment facilities
	Well appointed and comfortable accommodation providing an emphasis on style with a good range of facilities
	Basic accommodation with clean and reasonably well maintained range of facilities
	Simple and clean, no-frills style accommodation with limited room facilities and often a shared bathroom

A half STAR is awarded to properties that provide a more extensive range of facilities