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THE STAYCATION REVOLUTION
A curated collection of unforgettable Escapes for guest accommodation owners.
Riverview Guesthouse
Whalesong Lodge
Sky Lodge
The Bethesda
Mosaic Lagoon Lodge
MacLeod House
Goodluck Homestead
Swellengrebel Nest
Tranquility Base
Gonnakraal Eco Cabin
Apply NOW and score up to A FULL YEAR OF FREE MEMBERSHIP.
VALID 1 AUGUST 2026 – 31 JULY 2027.
Join later, and you’ll only get what’s left. Every month you wait is one less free Escape!
Move fast! 10 FREE Escape Points are waiting!
We’re a curated members-only platform where guest accommodation owners exchange their spare nights for dream Staycations using Escape Points, not money.
No payments, no invoices, no awkward bartering, just slick matches and holidays you’ll never forget.
Here’s the truth – no tricks, no fluff.
If you APPLY NOW, you get up to one full year free (valid from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027) with 10 free escape points. After that, these are the facts:
All existing and new members from 1 August 2027 pay an ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP fee of R2200 PLUS
we give you 30 Escape Points worth up to 15 nights away. No admin fees or hidden costs.
One small payment.
A whole year of swopping, staying and… smiling.
All fab.
Just different flavours.
We’re all about quality, but we keep it real. Our 4 curated Tiers help members swop fairly.
TIER 1:
DIAMOND
ELITE
ELITE
The Pinnacle
Earn 8 Escape Points
per 1/2 person/s per night
TIER 2:
LUXURY
CIRCLE
PREMIUM
Crème de la Crème
Earn 5 Escape Points
per 1/2 person/s per night
TIER 3:
BOUTIQUE
COLLECTION
STYLISH AND LOVED
Seriously swoppable
Earn 3 Escape Points
per 1/2 person/s per night
TIER 4:
EASY
STAY
SIMPLE AND SMART
Snug retreat
Earn 2 Escape Points
per 1/2 person/s per night
Before we launched, we searched far and wide to handpick 50 standout properties that truly embody the heart of Guesthouse Exchange. These aren’t just any listings, they’re next-level, swoon-worthy, scroll-stopping destinations.
They’re our Founders 50: the pioneers, the gold standard, the guesthouse GOATs.
Our Founders 50 collection is a showcase of curated bliss. Think design-forward spaces, soulful hospitality, charm in every corner, and a sprinkle of magic.
Their standard sets the vibe.
If you’re dreaming of joining Guesthouse Exchange, this is your moodboard. We’re not asking for castles (okay, maybe just one), but we do expect thoughtful hosts, welcoming spaces and a ton of personality. Whether you’re boutique, bougie, or beachy, if your guesthouse makes people say “Ooooh WOW!”, you’re in the right place.
