Gecko Ridge Guest House

3.5 star property
Swakopmund guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Front of property
Self-Catering Chalets  | In-room dining
Outdoor pool
Self-Catering Chalets
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • LCD TV
  • BBQ(s)
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Self-Catering Chalets

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Plot 120 Swakop River, Swakopmund

What's nearby

  • Jetty - 12 min drive
  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 19 min drive
  • The Dome - 19 min drive
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 20 min drive
  • Swakopmund Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Desert Hills - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Gecko Ridge Guest House

Enjoy your visit to Swakopmund with a stay at Gecko Ridge Guest House. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include an outdoor pool, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 17
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 17

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay for free
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Gecko Ridge Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Gecko Ridge Guest House?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Gecko Ridge Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gecko Ridge Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Gecko Ridge Guest House and nearby?
Gecko Ridge Guest House has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Gecko Ridge Guest House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Gecko Ridge Guest House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

Gecko Ridge Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and I like it that it’s pet friendly . Would definitely come back again
Sandra, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Review
A lovely spot with beautiful desert views. We stayed in self catering chalet with attractive interior and great beds with good quality linen and pillows. The dinner , specially prepared for us, was excellent. A few glitches: dish towel and bath towels not so clean, backdoor to braai area could not open....lost key, no kettle and insufficient kitchen and braai utensils. Quoted in the price was a private balcony. On arrival we found it to be untrue. When we asked about this, we were told that such a balcony is only part of the hotel rooms. Later we saw chalets with private balcony braais . We were a bit disappointed .
Riaan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Quiet, good nights sleep, far from town,m
The lodge owners were great folks. If you want a peaceful place far from town, this is your place. The comfortable beds and the high quality linens made for a great sleep. However, we did feel a bit deceived. The nice pics online are actually the managers house and you don’t have access to that part. The rooms are very standard, there is no view of the dunes from this desert oasis.
James, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Out in the desert
Nice tidy comfortable place. Quiet and relaxing with no nearby neighbours. 15 minute drive into town
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice, pet-friendly chalets, but water heater issue
Nice guest house about a 15-minute drive from Swakopmund. We chose it primarily because it was pet-friendly...and it was. Our dog could even accompany us to breakfast. Pets are only allowed in the self-catering chalets, however, not in the rooms in the main house. The chalets were comfortable accommodations, with one exception. Hot water is supplied by an LPG water heater, and ours wasn’t working properly. I brought this problem to the staff’s attention a couple of times. They tried to fix it, and thought they had, but it would only work temporarily. Cold showers weren’t ideal.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Time
Our family of 3 loved the stay.
Martynas, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb
Amazing place
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good.
Riaan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good value self-catering accommodation.
Stayed in one of the two self-contained cottages, our second visit as we liked it so much last time. The accommodation is spacious, clean and well-equipped and the staff and owner are friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the contact with the resident peacocks. And it is just a short drive into Swakopmund so the location is excellent.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel - beautiful deco and atmosphere
Very nice hotel, trendy, relaxing ambiance, charming. Beautiful pool as well. Breakfast was ok, but the dinner was absolutely delicious. Nice location for those who want to be out of the touristic city.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Die Chalets sind schön eingerichtet und beinhalten alles, was man braucht. Die gesamte Anlage mit Pool und dem Haupthaus ist sehr gemütlich und die Sonnenterasse lädt zu einem Sundowner ein. Top!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Het guesthouse ligt iets landinwaarts een kilometer of 10 van Swakopmund. De omgeving is kaal en het uitzicht is niet fraai. De hele complex wordt goed onderhouden en de lodges zijn goed. We verbleven er drie nachten en moesten na de tweede nacht we om schone handdoeken vragen die uiteraard wel geleverd werden maar we vonden dit wel raar. Het ontbijt was karig en er was weinig of geen beleg, Al met al en in vergelijking met onze andere locaties was dit een gemiddelde ervaring met ruimte voor verbetering.
Rob, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ein toller Platz zum verweilen. Wir haben dort tolle Tage verbracht und das Ambiente insbesondere die vielen Ecken zum verweilen genossen. Die Sonnenuntergänge auf der stilvollen Dachterrasse waren unbeschreiblich. Die Chalets waren sehr großzügig und urgemütlich. Das Guest House liegt zwar außerhalb, aber wir haben keine Minute bereut.
Peach, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Un hotel très agréable en plein désert
Un lieu agréable en plein désert avec des chalets confortables et bien aménagés. Un accueil vraiment sympathique du patron et du personnel.
PATRICE, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Alles Bestens !
Freundliches Team, ruhige Lage, schoener Pool und familienfreundlich. Die Chalets sind besonders fuer Reisende mit Kindern zu empfehlen.
AfriCola, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wüstenoase nahe Swakopmund
schwer zu finden, das Guest House war der Touristeninformation in Swakopmund nicht bekannt, das offensichtlich neue Personal war sehr bemüht
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

tolle urwüchsige Lodge sehr zu empfehlen !!
Etosha, Kalhari, Swakop...und dann die Gecco Ridge...!! sehr schönbes Ambiente, nichts ist over down...alles ist wie slebstverständlich an die Natur angepasst, sehr gute self Catering Bungalows mit gemauerten Kamin..gemütlich..und die KUnst liegt im weglassen..wenn man die straubige Strasse zur Gecco hinter sich hat ist es atemberaubend schön...einen extra Sundowner Place auf dem DAch der Lodge eingerichtet...er wartet auf eine Bloody Marie oder Namgin Tonic..man schläft gut, der Pool ist Stylisch und fühlt sich beim deutschen Inhaber " Sauwohl "..er gibt auch gute Tips als Insider...!!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eine Oase am Rande der Wüste.
Man ahnt nicht, wenn mann durch den Vorort von Swakopmund fährt, dass sich hier eine Oase verbirgt. Wir hatten ein Chalet mit kleinem Garten. Hier hat man die Möglichkeit zu grillen oder draußen zu sitzen.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

buon b&b lonrano dal centro
Bungalow elegante e spazioso, ben arredato e molto confortevole. Gentilisima l'accoglienza e buona colazione. Un buon B&B. Quando si arriva è difficile farsi aprire il cancello esterno. Ho risolto suonando a lungo il clacson. Il vero neo è la distanza dalla città, circa 15 km, di buona strada.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review