A private villa may not be the first housing option that comes to mind when you think of going on holiday. But it has many more benefits than staying at a hotel does. Holiday villas have more privacy, authenticity, and are more cost-effective than hotels.

Homey Feel

Sure, the room service and having maids who wash your sheets at a hotel is nice. But is it worth the parts that aren’t so nice? Like waiting in line after a long travel to check in to your room, or packing last-minute in a frenzy, praying you didn’t forget anything, so you can make the check-out time without being charged the extra fee.

What about the rooms around you making loud noises and running down the hall right as you’re trying to relax? These are the sacrifices that come with staying in a hotel room. When you rent a private villa, these factors are nonexistent. When you want it to be quiet, you’ll have guaranteed quietness. When you want to get to your room and rest, you can do so right away.

Not to mention the extra space—when you rent a private villa, you’ll get multiple rooms at a similar price you pay for a hotel room. Villas are bigger than hotel rooms which adds a nice, relaxing touch to your holiday.

Accommodations

It depends on where exactly you stay, but many villas are a part of a private community that has their own staff. This means you can get support, recommendations, or directions from staff when you want. At a hotel, it can feel like you never really get your own privacy because of the staff members everywhere. This is not the case when you rent a private villa.

Many villa communities may have similar accommodations that hotels do, a pool, gym, etc., the only difference is that you have more of your own space. This is perhaps the best accommodation of staying at a villa—your own schedule. Instead of being awoken to room service knocking on your door after a long night out, you can sleep in as late as you please.

Privacy

In a hotel, there’s hardly any privacy. It doesn’t feel like your own space, and you can hear conversations in the next room most of the time. When you stay at a private villa, your space is much more secluded and really feels like it’s your own, even if just for a week or so.

When you rent a villa, you won’t have to worry about being awoken by neighbors in the late hours of the night or early mornings. You can do things on your own terms without worrying about being bothered. You’ll likely have your own kitchen, television (with the channels you want), lounge area, and multiple bathrooms.

Cost Efficiency

Villas are competitively priced with hotels. You can find one that fits your needs, whether it’s just a couple people or whether you brought a big group of friends. Many of them are made for this instance, when you’re with a larger group, so everyone can stick together instead of having individual hotel rooms. Of course, there’s a good chance everyone will still get their own bedroom.

You can have as much time together or apart as you want. Because villas have become a popular choice for holidays, there are many different price points. The price likely depends on the amenities offered and location, so you have the freedom to choose what you want and don’t want from your stay.

Authentic and Safe

When you stay at a hotel, it feels almost like an office building. Rooms stacked on top of each other, sometimes seemingly endlessly. At a villa, while this is not the case, oftentimes you still get the same security that you get from a hotel.

As mentioned, many villas are built in a community that has their own staff and security who can cater to you. Families are considered in the making of villas, so they are safe and friendly towards children. They don’t feel as corporate as hotels do but aren’t as freelance as renting from an individual person. It’s the perfect balance. Many villas are also pet-friendly.

Final Thoughts

There are many benefits to staying at a private villa instead of a hotel room. They feel homier than a hotel does, but often still have the security and some amenities that you get from a hotel. Villas are much more private and have a better value than a hotel room does, and should definitely be taken into consideration for your next holiday.