{"id":1971,"date":"2021-11-18T12:44:55","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T12:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palmfront.com\/blog\/?p=1971"},"modified":"2021-11-18T12:56:46","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T12:56:46","slug":"shortlets-airbnb-hotels-or-resorts-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palmfront.com\/blog\/shortlets-airbnb-hotels-or-resorts-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Shortlets (Airbnb), Hotels or Resorts Pros &#038; Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Another <strong><em>Christmas Season<\/em><\/strong> is around the corner, a lot of folks would be traveling for vacation and looking to have the perfect getaway. One question on the lips of most is where should I stay. There has been a burning question on the minds of many on which is best between<strong><em> shortlets (Airbnb), hotels, or resort<\/em><\/strong>s for vacation accommodation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll write on the pros and cons of each leaving you to decide which is best suited for your need.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortlets (Airbnb)<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"684\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2146\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.destination9ja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/LIVING-ROOM-1-scaled-1-1024x684.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>More affordable than resorts and hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>Gives you the home fee away from home<\/li>\r\n<li>Best suited for group of people , bridal showers, bachelor&#8217;s eve e.t.c<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>No meal plans you have to make arrangements for your meals i.e. cooking or eating out<\/li>\r\n<li>No activities planned asides from indoor ones i.e. playing video games and watching Netflix.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.destination9ja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/the-corniche-hotel-bistro-1438122-8-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Easily accessible and available in most locations<\/li>\r\n<li>More access to reviews and previous users feedback<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Most times more pricey than shortlet apartments<\/li>\r\n<li>Limited activities to do compared to resorts.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-5787bc7b-5a12-4765-a811-37da423e0a8e\">Resorts<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"block-b1db23fd-16eb-4431-8397-d1321cfc49b3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.destination9ja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Inagbe-resort-VisitNigeriaNow-1-670x440-1.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Lots of activities on the facility<\/li>\r\n<li>Get great ambiance<\/li>\r\n<li>Best suited for honeymoons, couples retreats, company retreats e.t.c<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Most times more pricey than shortlet apartments or hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>Most resorts are situated away from city centers and could take a bit of travel before getting to the destination.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another Christmas Season is around the corner, a lot of folks would be traveling for vacation and looking to have the perfect getaway. 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