Title: Gecko Inn Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gecko Inn Guest House Guesthouse in Richards Bay with 2 outdoor pools and 24-hour fitness centre ![Honeymoon Suite | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15660600/15660538/89f62be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 180 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15660600/15660538/6a47c1ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15660600/15660538/c069f5c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 outdoor pools, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15660600/15660538/247c6d62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Self-Catering | Private kitchenette | Dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15660600/15660538/e8061852.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Gecko Inn Guest House offers relaxation and practical amenities. Lounge by the two outdoor pools or dine at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy convenient services like dry cleaning/laundry and complimentary in-room WiFi for a comfortable stay. 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Breakfast available - Room service - Housekeeping - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 29 - Oct 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=15660538&PinnedHotelID=15660538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=15660538&PinnedHotelID=15660538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=15660538&PinnedHotelID=15660538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=15660538&PinnedHotelID=15660538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15660538&PinnedHotelID=15660538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15660538&PinnedHotelID=15660538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=15660538&PinnedHotelID=15660538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=15660538&PinnedHotelID=15660538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Luxury Self-Catering | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15660600/15660538/3d759aea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Self-Catering ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Kitchenette Fridge Dining table Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan - 258 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15660600/15660538/f0c0e4a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Townhome 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Heating Kitchen Fridge Dining table Flat-screen TV - 258 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 3 Double Beds ![Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15660600/15660538/56e2c1e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Air conditioning Heating Kitchenette Dining table Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan - 646 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Comfort House | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15660600/15660538/c3872996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort House ### Highlights Patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Private plunge pool Heating Kitchen - 1292 sq ft - 5 bedrooms - Sleeps 11 - 11 Single Beds ### Family Apartment ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Air conditioning Heating Fridge Dining table Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan - 1023 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRichards-Bay-Hotels-Gecko-Inn-Guest-House.h15660538.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRichards-Bay-Hotels-Gecko-Inn-Guest-House.h15660538.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.74090%2C32.05756&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ff5bf6S6hmQDkGNT7arlk4ZL2Gc=) 48 Bottlebrush Bend, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900 #### What's nearby - Richards Bay Library - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles - Plaza Bay - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile - Boardwalk Mall - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles - Aquadene Public Library - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - Richards Bay Park - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles #### Getting around - Richards Bay (RCB) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Outpost Restaurant - ‬22 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬10 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, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and outdoor furniture - 1 meeting room, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and dining tables. Other amenities include: - Heating and ceiling fans - Baths or showers and free toiletries - 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59990000/59988800/59988788/c44de550.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay Richards Bay - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 7.2 Good 10 reviews £64 includes taxes & fees 26 Nov - 27 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=59988788&PinnedHotelID=59988788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 225 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1067500/1067456/8e74aec5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Premier Hotel The Richards Richards Bay - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.6 Good 83 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 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Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=96109728&PinnedHotelID=96109728&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 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 lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## 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. Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 350.0 per day ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 180 for adults and from 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 organisation. ### Property is also known as Gecko Inn Guest House Richards Bay Gecko Richards Bay Gecko Guest House Richards Bay Gecko House Richards Bay Gecko Guest House Richards Bay Gecko Inn Guest House Guesthouse Gecko Inn Guest House Richards Bay 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? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Gecko Inn Guest House located? > Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Richards Bay Stadium, Richards Bay Library and Plaza Bay. Netcare The Bay Hospital and Boardwalk Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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