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Sea view

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/ˌsiː ˈvjuː/nounCore term

In tourism & hospitality, sea view means: A view of the sea from a hotel room, or a room that has this view, usually sold at a higher price.

In Turkish: deniz manzarası, deniz manzaralı oda

How it is used

Used as a room category: sea-view room, partial sea view (side view) and full sea view. Other rooms are described by what they face: garden view, pool view, city view or mountain view. Guests often ask, "Does the room have a sea view?"

Example sentences

  1. All our sea-view rooms are on the upper floors and have a balcony.

  2. The guest booked a sea view, but her room faces the car park. Can we move her?

Common collocations

  • sea-view room
  • partial sea view
  • full sea view
  • sea view supplement
  • with a sea view
  • upgradeA move to a better room, seat or service than the one booked, either free of charge or for an extra payment.
  • room rateThe price a hotel charges for a room for one night, which can change with the season, room type and booking channel.
  • double roomA hotel room for two people with one large bed that they share, as opposed to a twin room with two separate beds.
  • suiteA large hotel room or set of rooms, usually with a separate living area as well as a bedroom.

More terms: Room Types & Board

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