El Gecko Hotel & Tours
Barrio Organos 500 metros al oeste de las Cabinas Rosita
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Why people book this hotel
“The owner was really friendly”
“Abundance of animal life and friendly host”
“Room was great and shared kitchen is a bonus”
“El Gecko Hotel is located in a quiete part of Paquera, 15-minutes drive of Navie…”
“The rooms are a bit small but well equiped, shared kitchen and bathroom are clea…”
“Laid back place, simole furnishings but very clean and offering good value for m…”
“We had an exciting moment and 3 nights there, the situation of the B&B is except…”
“I had a wonderful sleep and a fantastic breakfast”
“Don't miss Tortugero Tour with El Gecko with a departure from Los Organos beach,…”
“Perfect location”
“You get your money's worth and more”
Overview
Situated in Paquera, 7.6 km from Tortuga Island, El Gecko Hotel & Tours features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some units at the property have a balcony with a mountain view. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. Some rooms also boast a kitchenette with a fridge. At El Gecko Hotel & Tours the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. El Gecko Hotel & Tours offers a barbecue. Montezuma Waterfal is 32 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 18 km from El Gecko Hotel & Tours.
Traveller reviews
de la Morena
couple
May 22, 2026
“Great small hotel with very nice staff!”
Room was great and shared kitchen is a bonus. The owner was really friendly.
Law
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
“Value for money”
Abundance of animal life and friendly host.
Jaroslav
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
Lovely place to stay
Fabien
couple
March 29, 2026
“Restfull break along the Pacific coast”
El Gecko Hotel is located in a quiete part of Paquera, 15-minutes drive of Naviera Tambor ferry boat. We had an exciting moment and 3 nights there, the situation of the B&B is exceptionnal as the quality of the food (had breakfasts & one diner there). Inge and Juan are really generous persons. Don't miss Tortugero Tour with El Gecko with a departure from Los Organos beach, bioluminescence, Curu wildlife refuge (& Quesera Beach) and Montezuma river. The rooms are a bit small but well equiped, shared kitchen and bathroom are clean and functional, though water is cold. Seen many iguanas, monkeys and rare birds (red macaws) straight from the restaurant terrace.
Hilary
couple
March 2, 2026
. Nice place to relax and spend a night. Able to use the kitchen to prepare meals.
Katie
couple
February 19, 2026
It is beautiful, close to the tour I did, quiet and close to many restaurants. I had a wonderful sleep and a fantastic breakfast
Ciaran
solo_traveller
November 24, 2025
Laid back place, simole furnishings but very clean and offering good value for money. Inge was helpful with information such as timetables for buses and the ferry. Highly recommended.
Mara
couple
November 18, 2025
“Peaceful place, friendly staff”
Very cozy. Friendly staff. I loved the bioluminescent tour. Perfect location.
Jakob
couple
September 27, 2025
“Nice”
Inge and Juan were geat hosts, and created a nice cozy plaze. We also got an incredible breakfast. while staying there we took the chance to do some of their tours which were great, definitely do that!
Marten
couple
August 28, 2025
Breakfast was great to start our day. Hostess was very kind and helpful.
Susanne
extended_group
July 26, 2025
Quiet location with a nice garden
Isabella
extended_group
April 19, 2025
“Nice place for a short stay”
Beautiful hidden gem in the nature. Surrounded by many animals. Host was very helpful and friendly
Audrey
couple
April 16, 2025
“You feel at home!”
Beautiful property and the kindest hosts! It's a family run bnb and they welcome their guests with care. They were very flexible, they provided delicious food at their restaurant and local recommendations for activities in the area. The room was as expected and very clean. We highly recommend going to Curú Wilfdlife Refuge during your stay, we enjoyed the beach and saw wildlife up close along the jungle trails and in the mangroves!
Joséphine
couple
March 24, 2025
Our room was comfortable and clean, unfortunately no AC (which we knew beforehand) but a fan. The nights get cooler anyway, so no need for an AC. The Hotel was very lovely, on our first day we saw 2 monkeys directly from the common area. Breakfast and dinner were really good while still really cheap. We enjoyed every of our meals there. If you don't have a car it might be tricky to get around and to reach meeting points of tours. Luckily our host and her family were really welcoming and offered us multiple rides ! We did both tours offered by the hotel. I wouldn't particularly recommend the tour to Isla Tortuga. It was really nice, but we didn't get to see that much. However if you stay at El Gecko, definitely go for the Kyak Bioluminescence Tour. It felt magical.
Scholz
couple
March 4, 2025
It was a hidden gem. Inga, the owner, is very nice and easy to talk to. It was a bonus seeing nature around and the green parrot that lives there. The restaurant was great, Inga, is a wonderful cook. You get your money's worth and more. I would definitely stay there again.
Samantha Braga Zarth
couple
March 1, 2025
Quiet place a little away from the city center, parking space, shared kitchens and bathrooms.
Alexandra
couple
January 21, 2025
“To be honest, Costa Rica is one of the most expensive countries I’ve ever traveled to, but this beautiful spot is one of”
Nice food, sweet dogs, friendly host (speaks German too), super nice place to relax, cheep
Aoife
extended_group
January 4, 2025
“Basic but comfortable. Close to the town and helpful host.”
Helpful host and clean facilities
Wolfgang
couple
July 16, 2024
“Good value for money”
We arrived in the dark and initially wondered what we had signed up for! Misgivings soon dispelled. Our Dutch host spoke English, our room was small & basic but very clean with a good fan. The shared bathroom and toilet was spotlessly clean. The kitchen was serviceable but not too well stocked.
Christopher
solo_traveller
April 4, 2024
Breakfast was amazing and the location was peaceful.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing, Snorkelling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out, Vending machine (drinks), Room service, Ironing service, Laundry
Double Room
The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room offers a shared bathroom, and a dining area. Guests will find a refrigerator and kitchenware in the kitchenette. The double room also includes a barbecue. The double room features a private entrance, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room has a seating area, a terrace, garden views and a shared bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room with Balcony
The triple room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room features a seating area, a terrace, garden views and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
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