Self Catering Accommodation South Africa
Self catering accommodation is any accommodation where guests take care of their own meals and other needs, e.g. laundry. Self catering accommodation is often rented on a weekly basis.
Like all types of accommodation vary in their location and offerings, so can self catering accommodation. Establishments can be in the middle of the city or further out where it is less busy. They can range from modern establishments with all the hi-tech extras to the very simple and basic, and therefore, they can be well suited for families on a budget. Most establishments have fully equipped kitchens, i.e. including fridge, stove, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, cleaning equipment etc.
When deciding on your self catering accommodation, think about what you will need. For example, if you want to make all your meals there, make sure you will have a suitable kitchen with all the necessary appliances. If you like to cook elaborate meals, you might need to bring some of your own things, e.g. chef’s knives. Some places could simply have a “corner kitchen”, which might only be suitable for making tea and coffee and light snacks. If you don’t intend on cooking many of your own meals in your accommodation, it’s advisable that you find out what restaurants are nearby. This way you can spend more time discovering your new environment and less time looking for suitable restaurants in the area.
All self catering accommodation should have adequate towels and sheets, but check on this just in case. Find out if your self catering accommodation will cater to your specific needs, e.g. an outside area, an Internet connection or telephone.
Self catering accommodation is almost like a home away from home. Although families and friends might be in a new place, they can live together comfortably in their own private quarters. Saving on certain expenses is an added bonus.
We find that self catering accommodation in Cape Town is popular with European visitors, not only because it is more economical for a family holiday, but because it gives them more freedom than a hotel or a B&B when they have children along with them. Visitors from other cultures appreciate a fully equipped self catering kitchen because it gives them the opportunity to prepare meals to suit their particular taste that are often not available in local restaurants.