Question... what's a homestay?

OrangeDragon

When I was living in Cambodia, a homestay was you staying in a locals home, generally in a smaller village, and experiencing "rural life" with them and their family. I've seen these advertised for Bali, but they look more like resorts with multiple accommodations/etc. So... a little confused on how they differ from any other resort.

JackStraw

A homestay is not a resort. It's not typically someone's home either (but it can be that depending on the situation). Typically in Bali, a homestay is a cheap hotel room on someone's property. Depending on the size of their operation, they will build several basic rooms on their property and rent them out to tourists. Some of them are quite nice but I wouldn't go as far as to call them "resort" quality Homestays are very popular on the island due to their cheap cost and often times friendly, family service.

Markit

JackStraw wrote A homestay is not a resort. It's not typically someone's home either (but it can be that depending on the situation). Typically in Bali, a homestay is a cheap hotel room on someone's property. Depending on the size of their operation, they will build several basic rooms on their property and rent them out to tourists. Some of them are quite nice but I wouldn't go as far as to call them "resort" quality Homestays are very popular on the island due to their cheap cost and often times friendly, family service.

Many also doubling as "Hour Hotels" a friend told me...

sakumabali

Markit wrote Many also doubling as "Hour Hotels" a friend told me...

Extra income is always welcome ;)