{"id":17279,"date":"2018-11-01T19:28:16","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T18:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=17279"},"modified":"2021-02-04T14:56:59","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T13:56:59","slug":"homestay-in-southeast-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/homestay-in-southeast-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect at a Homestay in Southeast Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the sun-kissed shores of Indonesia<\/a> to the jungles of Laos,<\/a><\/span> Southeast Asia has cosy homestays that come in many shapes and sizes. The best thing about them is that they offer travellers a more authentic, immersive, and even active experience than its mainstream alternatives at a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering these lodgings as an option but have no idea what to expect at a homestay in Southeast Asia, we\u2019ve got you covered. And once you do experience these charming abodes, they may end up becoming one of your favourite places to stay when visiting a country, because homestays offer so much more than just a place to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Travel to: <\/em>Southeast Asia <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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What is homestay tourism?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you haven’t spent time at a homestay before, you may have a lot of questions about them. While staying at resorts, hotels, and Airbnb is still the vacation norm, in Southeast Asia, more and more travellers are turning to homestays. This type of accommodation is essentially family-run or locally owned lodgings that offer travellers rooms to sleep and relax in as well as a cultural local experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A homestay is a great way to see all of Southeast Asia’s incredible sights in a new way | \u00a9 Andrea Schaffer\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What are the different types of homestays?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Officially, there aren\u2019t different types of homestays. However, much like there are different types of hotels and resorts, there are also several varieties and styles of homestays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some homestays boast a more elaborate setup like a boutique resort where you can have your cottage or villa, and there\u2019s a pool on hand as well as a staffed front desk and lobby. A few are simple and set in a local family\u2019s actual home or guest house with modest amenities. Others are working farms where visitors are required to help out on the farm and with the house chores in exchange for lodging and food.<\/span><\/p>\n

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See Also: <\/em>Bali vs. Thailand: Where in Southeast Asia Should You Travel?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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The style of homestay you choose depends on what you\u2019re most comfortable with. Consider whether you like sleeping under the same roof as your host family or need a lot of personal space and would prefer a cottage to yourself. Having said that, at family-run homestays, your hosts are there if you need any help but mostly they will just be going about their day!  <\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, homestays also differ in rates and amenities available. Some are cheap and have minimal facilities, others are more expensive and offer a few luxuries like a pool, a mini bar, and even in-room massages. Factor in your budget and how much pampering you\u2019ll need during your vacation before booking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Planning on going off the beaten path on your next trip to Southeast Asia? | \u00a9 Mark Chaves\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How are homestays different from resorts and hotels? <\/b><\/h2>\n

Whether it\u2019s a luxury homestay on an island in Thailand or a modest home in Cambodia, homestays offer something most resorts and hotels don\u2019t: a certain level of intimacy and authenticity that allows their guests to experience a different side of the destination they\u2019re visiting. <\/span><\/p>\n