guesthouse

noun

guest·​house ˈgest-ˌhau̇s 

: a building used for guests (as on an estate)

especially : a house run as a boardinghouse or bed-and-breakfast

Examples of guesthouse in a Sentence

The estate includes a small guesthouse.

Recent Examples on the Web

The shortest of the trails here; the Transcarioca could be completed in 12 days or so; walkers can stay in a handful of hostels or campgrounds along the way, or in hotels and guesthouses in nearby neighborhoods. — Gloria Liu, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Tucked away behind gates on a parcel spanning nearly nine acres within an exclusive enclave near Del Mar Country Club, the Amor Estate offers 30,000 square feet of living space spread across a seven-bedroom main home and a two-bedroom guesthouse. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Starting in April 2027, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will overhaul its accommodation tax, and for the first time the charge will reach private short-term rentals and guesthouses. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

According to The Real Deal, the estate features luxurious amenities, including a swimming pool, private dock, guesthouse, basketball court, spa, and views of the Miami skyline. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for guesthouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse