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

Molly Berry, the founder of the Luna Zorro textile brand, recently renovated a two-room guesthouse in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala, with textiles handwoven by artisan partners and locally made ceramics, lighting, and woodwork. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Hayes also added a guesthouse alongside the pool at the front of the property, creating a private courtyard between the two structures. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Rounding out the property is a guesthouse, which offers a kitchen, office, and gym. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026

On the lower level is a screening room, and outside are a guesthouse, pool, and garage. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 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