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Gecko Inn Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Richards Bay with 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour fitness center

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, sofa, and reading area.
Compact kitchen with appliances, dark cabinets, and a tiled backsplash, offering a window view.
Relax and socialize in this serene outdoor space with a pool, lounge seating, and lush surroundings.
Guests can dine al fresco under a thatched roof, surrounded by a beautifully manicured lawn.
Enjoy a convenient self-service dining experience with a variety of food stations and serving options.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Luxury Self-Catering | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Self-Catering

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 7.25 Ping (24 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Luxury Townhome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 7.25 Ping (24 square meters)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 28 Ping (93 square meters)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 Ping (60 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort House | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Comfort House

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Heating
Kitchen
  • 36 Ping (119 square meters)
  • Sleeps 11
  • 11 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
48 Bottlebrush Bend, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Library - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Plaza Bay - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Boardwalk Mall - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Aquadene Public Library - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Richards Bay Park - 13 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gecko Inn Guest House

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Gecko Inn Guest House and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour gym are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 350.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 95 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 350.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Gecko Inn Guest House Richards Bay
Gecko Richards Bay
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Gecko Inn Guest House Guesthouse Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Gecko Inn Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Gecko Inn Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gecko Inn Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gecko Inn Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gecko Inn Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gecko Inn Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Richards Bay Stadium, Richards Bay Library, and Plaza Bay. Netcare The Bay Hospital and Boardwalk Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Gecko Inn Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. As an international tourist I do not like being charged 2000zar and asked for banking details for a property damage deposit. Especially with a 7 day turn around. In other words 6 other nights of guests stay in the room and what prevents me from being charged for something they did?? And it is just too risky for me to give banking details as a tourist. Other wise stay was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good. Mostly kitchenette type rooms. Not totally practical for space. Had a huge bathroom that was very clean and appeared almost new. Not well prepared for my kid. Through a mattress on the floor. It worked but was not ideal. No couches or actual beds to add. Make sure you get a double bedroom. Breakfast was very good and lots of good options. Would stay there again but be careful of getting a luxury room and thinking you'll have a couch or extra bed to be brought in for your kid. Would recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Martine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour très moyen Chambre au bout d une allée mal éclairée . Piscines petite Atmosphère très bruyante
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kwazi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing, Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phathokuhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay enjoyed with my family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Chilenye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Innocent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Emanuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ok per una notte di passaggio

Stile motel americano, però pulito e confortevole. Personale molto disponibile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Although a one night stay, it was good

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel in a residential setting easy drive to airport, mall and the bay for a yummy meal at Portuguese on the bay we recommend. The front desk staff was very accommodating we came in early and put our bags in their storage and they had the maid service get to our room first to allow us early access to our room after a quick lunch. The meals were good, quick service and they even sent my laundry out for washing and had it back same day at a reasonable price. The room we booked was the honeymoon suite and it was very cute with jacuzzi tub, king bed, nice fridge and counter area and separate shower. If we travel to Richards Bay again in the future we would most definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was construction work happening on the property. We did not mind however one would think that on a Sunday there would no construction work. Unfortunately Sunday morning the work and the noise continued. We are a family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children). We were allocated 2 rooms away from the pool and the restaurant. For families perhaps check-in staff should consider putting families closer to facilities. The staff were very accommodating, friendly and efficient. Overall our stay was very pleasant and we will definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Was very disappointed on my arrival after making my booking I phoned in to reception to confirm and also confirmed I would be getting the suite with the Jacuzzi but that was not the case was just given an executive suite which was told is the honeymoon suite I was not happy with that!!!what is advertised should be what is given!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Hotel, Great Staff, A great time awaits

Good food, friendly bar, staff great, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

corinne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Different than expected

I guess we were not expecting it to be motel style with exterior doors, so it was very noisy. Room had been redone and was in good shape. Staff were very friendly. Wifi signal was weak. Also we had thought our breakfast was included and were shocked at how expensive it was (considering where we were). Overall would be fine for quick one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful comfy rooms

Lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and good service

My stay and service was good,

8/10 Good

Wiseman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient

It's one of the recommended accommodations in Richardsbay