Supplementary Accommodation: Types of Stays Beyond the Hotel

By Sumit Manwal, Founder, Hospitality Vacancy

Not every traveller stays in a hotel. Guest houses, hostels, camps and homestays play a big role, especially in places like Uttarakhand.

Here is what "supplementary accommodation" means and how it differs from conventional hotels.

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Supplementary Accommodation

It consists of all types of accommodations other then the convention type, it may be described as premises that provides accommodation but not the other services which is provided by the hotels. The main distinguish features of supplementary accommodations are:

Standard of comfort are modest as compared to that of a hotel,

They can sell accommodation at a very low price,

There is an informal atmosphere and freedom regarding dress code.

Supplementary accommodation plays a very important role in the total available tourist accommodation in a country; it caters to both the international and domestic tourist traffic.

Types of supplementary accommodations are

• Dharamshalas or sarae,
• Dak bungalows,
• Youth hostel,
• Dormitories,
• Sanatoria,
• Paying guest accommodation,
• Tourist bungalow etc.

FAQ

What is supplementary accommodation?

Accommodation that provides a place to stay but not the full range of services a conventional hotel offers.

Give examples of supplementary accommodation.

Youth hostels, guest houses, dharamshalas, camping sites, homestays and paying-guest accommodation.

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About the Author

Sumit Manwal is the founder of Hospitality Vacancy (since 2017) and has 20+ years of experience in hospitality. He received the "Excellence in Hospitality Sector of Uttarakhand" award, presented by Shri Dhan Singh Rawat ji (January 2023), and the Dainik Jagran inext Uttarakhand Ratan Samman for Excellence in Hospitality & Education, presented by Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari ji (2023). He helps hotels build reliable teams and professionals grow their careers.

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