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    Gecko Lodge

    188 Reviews
    #10 of 40 Specialty Lodging in Hazyview
    536 Farm 13, Sabie Road Route, Hazyview 1242, South Africa
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          Overview
          4.0
          188 reviews
          • Excellent45%
          • Very good35%
          • Average15%
          • Poor5%
          • Terrible0%
          Travellers talk about
          “safari drives” (2 reviews)
          “light sleeper” (2 reviews)
          “friendly owners” (3 reviews)
          Free Internet
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          Breakfast included
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          3.0 Star Hotel
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          Reviewed 31 March 2017
          Good lodge near Krugerpark

          Warm welcome and clear explanantion of property. Room was very spacious with seperate toilet and shower. We did a sunset safari from this lodge (which was great) and came back late but dinner was served for us. Food was good.

          Thank rolfv
          Response from GeckoLodge, Owner at Gecko LodgeResponded 5 April 2017

          Thank you very much for your Review and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our Gecko Lodge! We hope to see you again Kind regards Anja, Gecko Lodge

          Reviewed 4 January 2017 via mobile
          Amazing

          This lodge was situated in the forest, and when we arrived it looked all so green and beautiful! We were welcomed by 2 very friendly and super enthausiastic people. He showed us the venue and our rooms, (and even appologised to us for not having...More

          Thank Wouter K
          Response from GeckoLodge, Owner at Gecko LodgeResponded 8 January 2017

          Dear Wouter, Thank you soo much for your review and we are so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! I hope you arrived safe back home and We are glad that you got your Backpack back :-) We hope to see...More

          Reviewed 30 December 2016 via mobile
          Great experience

          I can summarise in just a phrase, you feel you are in a natural charming spot and they take care of you. Professional and caring couple running this beautiful lodge, rest of the staff perfectly trained. Ok as I read in other reviews perhaps is...More

          Thank JuanCarlosAviles
          Response from GeckoLodge, Owner at Gecko LodgeResponded 31 December 2016

          Dear Juan Carlos, Thank you very much for your great Review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed Gecko Lodge and our service! it was an absolute pleasure to have you here! We hope to see you again and we wishing you and...More

          Reviewed 18 November 2016
          Nice!

          We were only passing through for one night on the way to the Panorama Route, but it was a good stay. The rooms are pretty nice and the grounds are pretty. I also liked the somewhat meandering layout - has a lodge feel rather than...More

          Thank ntthrn
          Response from anjab7266, Owner at Gecko LodgeResponded 20 November 2016

          Thank you for your review and we are happy to hear that you liked your stay! We hope to see you again at Gecko Lodge! Kind regards Anja Gecko Lodge

          Reviewed 9 November 2016 via mobile
          Dinner was delicious

          We stayed at the gecko backpackers, but we our Tour we had breakfast an dinner included, therefore we went every evening to the gecko lodge. The dinner was perfect, we loved it. Eveyday we got breakfast - packages which we took with us to the...More

          Thank Elena M
          Response from anjab7266, Owner at Gecko LodgeResponded 20 November 2016

          Dear Elena, We are sooo happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Gecko Backpackers and the Dinner at Gecko Lodge! and we are delighted to hear that you finally saw the Leopard! well done :-) Kind Regards Anja Gecko Lodge

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          • Top amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Pool
          • Restaurant
          • Free Internet
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Breakfast included
          • Hotel Amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Breakfast included
          • Laundry Service
          • Multilingual Staff
          • Breakfast Available
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          • Pool
          • Restaurant
          • Bar/Lounge
          Details
          • Price range
          • US$57 - US$100 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 23
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          • Hazyview
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          loritomhi
          I read complaints about walls that were too thin and being able to hear people in neighboring rooms. Is this still a problem?
          25 January 2015|
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          Response from GeckoLodge | Property representative |
          Thank you for your interest in Gecko Lodge. unfortunately Some rooms still have that problem, but if you book with us We will promise you a Quiet Room :-) We are Looking forward to hear from you again Kind Regards Anja Gecko... More
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          "I have been in two different rooms and heard nothing but birds and crickets"
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          "All rooms are generous in size."
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          "We'll located to PerryBridge, walk or ask the guys for a lift"
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          "Get room which is not sandwiched between rooms."
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