Gecko Guest House is situated in Cooktown and has a saltwater pool and pool views. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with free toiletries and a smartphone. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, all units at the guest house have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a balcony. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Finch Bay Beach is 2.2 km from the guest house. The nearest airport is Cooktown, 11 km from Gecko Guest House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly 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 (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Cooktown
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  • Claire
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Di an Andrew were excellent hosts. All was spotless and they were very helpful 🙂
  • Brett
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice and clean, great facilities easy walk to town
  • Barbara
    Australia Australia
    Terrific amenities, helpful friendly hosts and a relaxing atmosphere.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Diana and Andrew

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Diana and Andrew
Gecko Guest House is a unique boutique style guest house with modern amenities set in beautiful tropical gardens. The hosts live on-site and greet their guests on arrival and have extensive knowledge of the local area that they enjoy sharing with their guests. Gecko Guest House has three guest rooms available with queen size beds and private bathrooms. Two rooms have a balcony overlooking the pool and the third room is located on the same level as the communal kitchen/BBQ area. Each room has air-conditioning, ceiling fans, TV, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. The communal guest area has a large kitchen/BBQ area fully equipped for guest’s usage during their stay. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or relax in the spa. Free Wi-Fi is available and secure off street parking is provided.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gecko Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Laundry
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Salt-water pool
    • Plunge pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Gecko Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Gecko Guest House

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Gecko Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gecko Guest House on this page.

    • The prices at Gecko Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Gecko Guest House include:

      • Double

    • Gecko Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Fishing
      • Swimming Pool

    • Gecko Guest House is 750 yards from the centre of Cooktown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.