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title: "Gecko Inn Guesthouse, Richards Bay: 9.0/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "Gecko Inn Guesthouse in Richards Bay: rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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Inn · ★★★
# Gecko Inn Guesthouse

Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, South Africa

9.0 ·  Excellent 28 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 10 in Richards Bay ·  1.8 Location score
## About Gecko Inn Guesthouse

Gecko Inn Guesthouse is an inn in Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, South Africa. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 28 reviews. Facilities include outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, gym, free parking. It is 2.1 km from the centre of Richards Bay. The nearest airport, Richards Bay Airport (RCB), is 3.4 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 41

- **Floors:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

48 Bottle Brush Bend, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, [geckoinn.co.za](http://www.geckoinn.co.za/)

## Live prices around Gecko Inn Guesthouse

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Gecko Inn Guesthouse: nightly price by month

          

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-   Cheapest month: November, about €78 a night on average
-   Most expensive month: February, about €85 a night on average
-   Lowest price we found: €80 for the night of 15 December

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Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## How Gecko Inn Guesthouse scores

Better rated than 60% of hotels in Richards Bay

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **1.8**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Spa & wellness **3.0**

Richards Bay average

## Amenities

Outdoor poolRestaurantBarGymFree parking

### Pool & wellness

-   Outdoor pool
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   24-hour front desk
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **1.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Richards Bay Airport (RCB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Richards Bay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">SPAR</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">870 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Clicks The Bay NC</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Weather in Richards Bay

[Richards Bay weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/richards-bay/weather)

### Compare

## Compare Gecko Inn Guesthouse with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [La Mer Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/la-mer-lodge-richards-bay/) Inn ★★★ 2.6 km away
    
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## Questions about Gecko Inn Guesthouse

### How do guests rate Gecko Inn Guesthouse?

Gecko Inn Guesthouse has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 28 reviews, which is better than 60% of rated hotels in Richards Bay.

### When is Gecko Inn Guesthouse cheapest?

In our price checks, the cheapest month is November, at about €78 a night on average. The most expensive is February, at about €85.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Gecko Inn Guesthouse?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Gecko Inn Guesthouse include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Gecko Inn Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, Gecko Inn Guesthouse has a swimming pool (outdoor pool).

### Is there parking at Gecko Inn Guesthouse?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Gecko Inn Guesthouse from the airport?

The nearest airport, Richards Bay Airport (RCB), is 3.4 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Gecko Inn Guesthouse have?

Gecko Inn Guesthouse has 41 rooms on 1 floors.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Gecko Inn Guesthouse?

Yes: SPAR, about 870 m away (14 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Gecko Inn Guesthouse?

Clicks The Bay NC is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.1 km away (18 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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