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Gecko Inn Guest House

Property class: 3
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Richards Bay guest house

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.
A dining area with a large thatched umbrella, wooden chairs, and a brick floor.
A hotel room with a sofa, a round bathtub, a dining table with candles, and a bed with rose petals.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a barbecue, and a covered seating area.
A hallway with a stone wall and metal animal sculptures.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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48 Bottlebrush Bend, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
  • Place, Richards Bay Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Richards Bay Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boardwalk Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and artwork on the wall.

Luxury Self-Catering

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a dark brown sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a microwave and cabinets in the background.

Luxury Townhome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a blue blanket, two bedside lamps, and decorative wall art.

Luxury Room

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Richards Bay

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Richards Bay guesthouse, you'll find Richards Bay Stadium and Richards Bay Library. Plaza Bay and Netcare The Bay Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Stadium - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Richards Bay Library - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Plaza Bay - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • City of uMhlathuze Municipality - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Boardwalk Mall - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Galito’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Gecko Inn Guest House

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Richards Bay guest house
Gecko Inn Guest House offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities are also featured at Gecko Inn Guest House. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Richards Bay guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Gecko Inn Guest House offers 42 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. These individually furnished accommodations include desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gecko Inn Guest House

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gecko Inn Guest House to the airport?

Gecko Inn Guest House is 2.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Richards Bay (RCB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gecko Inn Guest House?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gecko Inn Guest House on Aug 24, 2026 start from CA $133, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gecko Inn Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gecko Inn Guest House.

How close is Gecko Inn Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 6.8 mi (24-min drive) from Alkandstrand Beach.

Does Gecko Inn Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gecko Inn Guest House, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 95 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gecko Inn Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Tusk Umfolozi Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Gecko Inn Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Gecko Inn Guest House have a pool?

Gecko Inn Guest House features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Gecko Inn Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gecko Inn Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Gecko Inn Guest House to downtown Richards Bay?

Gecko Inn Guest House is 3 mi away from Richards Bay.

Gecko Inn Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean, spacious room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Noisy water pipes and a rattling front door presented a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kwazi

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Although a one night stay, it was good

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful comfy rooms

Lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean and good service

My stay and service was good,
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wiseman

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

Convenient

It's one of the recommended accommodations in Richardsbay
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

8/10 Good

Chilenye

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

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

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

6/10 Okay

Innocent

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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