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Featuring a garden and views of sea, Geckos B&B and Self-catering is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Coffee Bay, 700 metres from Coffee Bay Beach. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. All units come with a patio with garden views, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning. Guests may relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Coffee Bay, like fishing. Guests at Geckos B&B and Self-catering can enjoy snorkelling and diving nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Hluleka Nature Reserve is 43 km from the accommodation. Mthatha Airport is 98 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Coffee Bay

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nwabisa
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was super nice. We really enjoyed every bit of it. Niven the host was very nice and friendly. He goes an extra mile to make sure the guests are happy. He made sure we were well taken care of. It was a home away from home.
  • Vuyile
    South Africa South Africa
    There was no power during my stay but the staff tried their best to make the situation better
  • Julia
    Thailand Thailand
    We loved the close attention to details our host Niven paid to every aspect of our stay , there was a cute little dog named Rusty and we absolutely fell in love with him.
  • Celia
    South Africa South Africa
    Niven was the perfect host and breakfast was one of the best we have had especially the home baked muffins
  • Phumzile
    South Africa South Africa
    The owner so friendly and his dog so adorable although I'm afraid of dogs, the breakfast prepared by the own was so nice, the beach was marvelous, place is very safe with lovely people
  • Stefan
    Germany Germany
    A small oasis in a great landscape. Fantastic host. A very special place.
  • Klaus
    Germany Germany
    We liked the garden, the nicely set-up-room with a well equipped kitchenette, a vey complete breakfast, the very friendly owner and the location. A nice restaurant with a nice view towards the river walking distance away.
  • Gordon
    South Africa South Africa
    This is a hidden gem. Set in beautiful gardens, the room is exactly as the pictures show. Clean, neat, and cozy. The breakfast was excellent, absolutely delicious. Niven was a great host, very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
  • Alexandra
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The personal touch, the great garden, the welcome by nivel and rusty, the local tips... Everything
  • Julian
    Germany Germany
    Great place to stay in coffee bay, niven is an awesome host, who made sure that we felt at home from the very start. Beds are comfy and the place has a very peaceful vibe. Can recommend a 100%.

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.

Managed by Niven Jagemann

Company review score: 9.7Based on 139 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Geckos B & B situated in Coffee Bay is a small family owned and run B & B providing private, clean and comfortable accommodation at affordable prices with our personal attention to our guests to make their stay with us as pleasant as possible.

Property information

Geckos is located in the heart of Coffee Bay on the "Wild Coast" of South Africa and are just a 5 minute walk away from the beach. We offer comfortable bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation for singles, couples and families.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Geckos B&B and Self-catering
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Geckos B&B and Self-catering takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age 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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 430 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 430 per person, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

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

Please be informed that Geckos B&B does not have credit card facilities on site. The property accepts cash only. The nearest ATM is located about 19 km away, on the road to Coffee Bay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Geckos B&B and Self-catering

  • Guests staying at Geckos B&B and Self-catering can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Geckos B&B and Self-catering include:

    • Triple
    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin/Double
  • Check-in at Geckos B&B and Self-catering is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Geckos B&B and Self-catering may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Geckos B&B and Self-catering offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
  • Geckos B&B and Self-catering is 100 yards from the centre of Coffee Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Geckos B&B and Self-catering. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Geckos B&B and Self-catering on this page.