For Travellers:
The Want2Stay platform focuses on transparent pricing and ease of use for guests.
Transparent Pricing:
Guests pay the exact price displayed on the website. There are no additional booking fees and no Value Added Tax (VAT) applied at checkout.
Accommodation Variety: Options range from self-catering holiday homes and guesthouses to luxury villas, apartments, and even tented camps.
Support & Security:
Bookings are made through a secure platform with access to a 24/7 Client Support Helpdesk.
Popular Locations:
Key clusters include Cape Town (Sea Point, Gordon's Bay), the Garden Route (Mossel Bay), and KwaZulu-Natal (Umhlanga Rocks, St Lucia).
For Property Owners (Hosts):
Want2Stay offers a host-friendly model designed for local independent owners.
Free Listing:
Property owners can list their accommodation for free without any monthly charges.
Commission Structure:
Owners pay a 10% booking fee, which is already built into the price shown to guests.
Management Tools:
Hosts have full control over their availability, price plans, and rules. The platform also supports calendar synchronisation with other services like Airbnb and NightsBridge.
Concierge Listing Service:
For a one-time fee of approximately R300 ($20 USD), the Want2Stay staff will manually list and set up a property for owners who prefer not to handle the technical side themselves.
Are you looking to book a stay in a specific South African town, or are you interested in listing your property as a host? Come to want2stay.com, your friend in vacation accommodation.
