Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant
Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant
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Located near the village of Makangale in North Pemba, Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant features a dive centre. The family owned resort has a beach area, restaurant and a small bar. Pemba Island is famous for its scuba diving opportunities. The rooms at Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant have a seating area and a private bathroom with shower. The beds are draped with a mosquito net. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the lodge and special diet menus can be arranged on advance request. The property has an outdoor pool and provides bike rental. A range of activities is available at the resort, such as snorkelling, kayaking in the mangroves, cultural tours fishing, spear fishing and bird watching. Scuba diving is available via the on-site dive centre, Swahili Divers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Valerio9628
Italy“We didn't expect to receive such a great welcoming experience from the staff starting from Jennifer, the manager, and from the all team. They are such nice team and treat you as part of their family. The food is so delicious and well finished....”
Matt
United Kingdom“Beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff, good snorkelling, endemic birds on site and Eddie excellent bird guide”- López
Chile“A magnificent place, extraordinarily friendly staff, delicious food and a lot of tranquility” 
Kobus
South Africa“The owner, Mike, went out of his way to make us feel welcome and have a magic Pemba experience. Although basic and rustic, the resort had a pleasant feel to it with beautiful views, awesome sunsets and excellent diving.”- Ian
Sweden“good for diving! very helpful and experiencesd knowladgeable staff!!” 
Hannah United Kingdom“We had a great time! The room is comfortable and the food really excellent. We don't dive but want to do lots of snorkelling. Sometimes dive places treat snorkellers like a pain but we were treated really well here. We were dropped with our own...”- Jean
Luxembourg“Diving and boats right in the hotel. The owner Mike brings you around to all the spors. The restaurant is one of the best in Pemba with very tolerable prices. Don t miss this option if you are in Pemba.” 
Udo
Germany“Sehr freundliches Personal Gutes Essen Grosse Zimmer Und viel Ruhe und Natur Anfahrt mit 80 USD teuer Ein Grund weshalb dort nur wenige Ausländer hinkommen Die neue Pflichtversicherung der Zanzibar Regierung mit 45 USD für Ausländer tut den...”
Simone
Switzerland“Jenipher war so aufmerksam, nett, und herzlich wir fühlten uns wie zu Hause🤩! Auch die Fahrt mit Eddie zur Lodge und zurück war toll. Mit vielen Erklärungen zu Land und Leuten! Die Tauchgänge haben Spass gemacht, die Sicht war sehr klar. 🤿”
Hervé
France“Petit déjeuner de bonne qualité. Les repas sont excellents. Le ménage est fait tous les jours. Proximité de la mer. Centre de plongée bien équipé et axé sur la sécurité (Soufi est un super guide de plongée). Merci à Mike pour sa gentille...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Resort facilities of Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
Bedroom
- Linen
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- AerobicsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioningAdditional charge
- Mosquito net
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
Wellness
- Yoga classes
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Swahili
House rulesGecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 10 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant 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.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant
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The prices at Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant is 2.4 miles from the centre of Verani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant is from 11:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Yoga classes
- Beach
- Spa/wellness packages
- Swimming Pool
- Aerobics
- Water sport facilities on site
- Bike tours
- Private beach area
- Bicycle rental
- Spa facilities
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Room options at Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant include:
- Double
- Bed in Dormitory
