Gecko Guesthouse

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Gecko Guest house in Pantai Cenang offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, refrigerator, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving European cuisine with halal and vegetarian options. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere. Additional facilities include a sun terrace, garden, outdoor fireplace, and live music. Prime Location: Located a 4-minute walk from Cenang Beach and 2.5 mi from Langkawi International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Underwater World Langkawi and Langkawi Sky Bridge. Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Pantai Cenang, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
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Jurisova
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Great place! Very nice place, with a great atmosphere and a short walk from nice restaurants, shopping streets and the sea. We were all family members excited about the place.”
Luka
Croatia Croatia
“I really liked common space, a really big common area, outside, covered. Nice music all the time, staff are nice and chill, location is really good. Rooms are okay, basic, with lockers.”
Youssef
Egypt Egypt
“The staff are really friendly, they’ll be happy to answer all questions. The vibe is great and the location is perfect just on Cenang street”
Irshad
Pakistan Pakistan
“very good location, great privacy, very good room size, cool and hot drinking water available all the time. Air conditioning good. This property has all the room units spread around on the ground floor. Beach, shops and restaurants are at walking...”
Mohamed
Kenya Kenya
“We had a great time at Gecko guest house!! Yan was helpful and suggested a few places nearby. The room was comfortable and spacious. The location was very close to the beach and almost every other place was 10 to 15 mins away. We felt very safe...”
Khell
Philippines Philippines
“Like the location near the food stall restaurant and shops”
Sumit
India India
“Clean room and bathroom, just 300 meters from Pantai Cenang Beach. The location is excellent—markets, shops, restaurants, and tour operators are all just steps away. The room had a well-functioning AC, and unlimited drinking water was provided....”
Alezzi
Yemen Yemen
“Very friendly employees and the most beautiful thing is that there are cats there, and this is something that makes me love this place.😍”
Juan
United States United States
“Wonderful staff, super social and filled with wonderful kitties. Lots of awesome restaurants near by, would stay there again.”
Cayley
South Africa South Africa
“Good location within easy walking distance to everything you need in the area - beach, restaurants, stores, night market. Basic rooms but pretty comfortable and clean, although the patio table could be wiped down more often maybe. Lots of cute cats!”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.6Based on 745 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I first visited Langkawi in 1990 and eventually moved here in 2001 so my knowledge of the island and the surrounding area is fairly extensive. I still enjoy a bit of travelling when I manage to take a holiday. I like visiting new places and am interested in many things from architecture, paintings, tasting new food, gardening, shopping and having a good time .. oh and I also like animals and especially cats!

Property info

Gecko Guesthouse is one of the oldest backpackers hostels in Langkawi and it has tried to maintain the original charm of rural Langkawi. It has a relaxed vibe where guests can hang out in the tropcial garden, mingle with new friends, share stories, chat online or simply sip a beer!

Neighborhood info

Gecko has an ideal location and only 3 minutes to walk to the beach. It is off the main road and you can find other guesthouses, restaurants, internet cafe, motorbike rental etc.all nearby It is at the northern end of Cenang Beach and a stone's throw from the main road where all the shops, restaurants/bars, travel agencies are located.

Languages Spoken

English,Malay

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Gecko Guesthouse

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform Gecko Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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