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 top spot goes to a sprawling $10 million, 30-acre compound overlooking the Swinging Bridge Reservoir, which spans more than 13,000 square feet with 12 bedrooms, 11 baths, a four-bedroom guesthouse, a caretaker’s apartment, and amenities from tennis courts to a private boat ramp. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025

For a more private retreat, travelers can try small guesthouses like Rooms Hotel – Tbilisi and boutique gems such as Shota Rustaveli where comfort, design, and style are guaranteed for under $50 a night. —Essence, 7 Nov. 2025

Completed in 2024, the modern coastal compound spans approximately 6,000 square feet across a main residence and guesthouses, positioned on nearly three-quarters of an acre with 75 feet of direct ocean frontage. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025

Biking is another cost-effective way to get around; some guesthouses rent them. —Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025

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