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Located in Richards Bay in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 1640 ft from Sports Complex, Gecko Inn features a year-round outdoor pool, barbecue and gym. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. There is laundry services available if required. An iron, ironing board and hairdryer are available on request. Gecko Inn features free WiFi. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Medicross Clinic is 0.6 mi from Gecko Inn, while Richard Bay Hospital is 0.7 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free Parking Available On Site

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
Bedroom 1
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
Bedroom 4
3 twin beds
Bedroom 5
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
10.0
High score for Richards Bay

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ntibiki
    South Africa South Africa
    From the gate to the receptionist and the lady who took us to our room. The welcoming attitude, the smile. Shame they are very good in what they do
  • Thobekile
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved the fact that Geck in got many swimming pools
  • Cibane
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff is amazing and the place is so beautiful
  • Renee
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean, well thought out rooms and staff were friendly, accommodating and the best thing about our stay. Well done to the staff from checking in to dinner and breakfast service. Brilliant
  • Gilles
    Belgium Belgium
    My son travel alone and he receive a special attention for his birthday. Thanks to the team !
  • Andile
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was way too nice, It was clean and enjoyed my stay
  • Nokulunga
    South Africa South Africa
    It was beautiful well organised clean and neat the staff were friendly and more helpful we really enjoyed our stay
  • Smiso
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything.... From the entrance of the main gate to the staff to the rooms... Everything was so perfect... I felt like I was on honeymoon. My partner and I enjoyed everything
  • Felicity
    South Africa South Africa
    Love the pool outside the room and braai facility its awesome
  • Amit
    South Africa South Africa
    Very friendly staff. Nice location, we have enjoyed a very lot.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Gecko Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Darts

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Fitness
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fitness center

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Gecko Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about $107. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    ZAR 350 per child, per night
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    ZAR 350 per child, per night
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 350 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 350 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Gecko Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Gecko Inn