Name: Gecko Cottages
Address: 70 Kiaat Street, Hectorspruit,, 1320 Hectorspruit, South Africa, 70 Kiaat Street, Hectorspruit, Mpumalanga, 1320, South Africa
Rating: 9.4

Gecko Cottages

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Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Gecko Cottages offers accommodations in Hectorspruit, 20-minutes’ drive from Kruger National Park. Free private parking is available on site. Gecko offers three different accommodations options. There is an air-conditioned cottage with a seating area, terrace, private swimming pool and a fully-equipped kitchen. In addition, the property also offers two types of studio accommodations. The Standard Studio is a Queen room with private bathroom and BBQ facilities, while the Comfort Twin Room offers a twin room with private bathroom and a large screened patio with an outdoor kitchenette. Dinners are available on weekday evenings at an additional charge. For the more adventurous, Gecko Cottages can arrange a day Safari in the Kruger National Park, payable directly to the Safari company. We’re delighted to welcome your furry companions! Please note that only The Cottage @ Gecko offers a secure space designed for their comfort. There’s a small additional charge of R250.00 per night, which covers up to one large dog or two small dogs. Support dogs stay free of charge—we’re proud to accommodate their important role in your journey. Smoking permitted in the guests outside area. Please no smoking in the rooms. The Malelane Gate is 12 mi from Gecko Cottages. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 48 mi from the property. The Cottage @ Gecko. Optional Hosted Adventure Add‑On Enhance your stay with a personalized South African adventure. Choose from daily game drives, scenic excursions, cultural outings, or relaxed time at a nearby mountain lodge. Perfect for small groups, with optional extras like catered meals or an Eswatini day trip. Warm, attentive hosting included.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Standard Queen Room 1 queen bed
Standard Twin Room with Garden View 2 twin beds
Double Room with Garden View 1 queen bed
Two-Bedroom Cottage 1 queen bed 2 twin beds 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Alvin

Eswatini

“Everything! Especially the host. She looked after us and adjusted things according to our schedule. For example made she a breakfast bag so we could bring it along for our early safari. The definition off a ray of sunshine”

Michael

Mozambique

“Just right for a family with 1 or 2 children. Sharon is a great host.”

Jaun

South Africa

“Staff was amazing. Also very quiet and relaxing. Had a wonderful time”

Ksenia

Russia

“The host is cool! The place is warm and you feel like at home. The breakfast was very tasty. It is a very good place to stay after or before Kruger Park. Thank you!”

Coen

South Africa

“Very well maintained property, clean and the hostess very helpfull and friendly”

Marietta

Japan

“The place was beautiful, private with all you need for a good vacation. Close to the Kruger entrance, it has pool and a really good environment”

Maite

Spain

“Sharon is so lovely and we felt right at home. The place is located close to one of the gates of Kruger and was the perfect base for exploring the South. We had everything we needed and were taking care of perfectly! Would recommend without doubt!”

Sinazise

South Africa

“The place was clean,neat and very quiet. An hour away from Marloth park,20 minutes away from Kruger Malalane gate and 30 minutes away from Komartipoort. Very central space at an affordable price and also very safe. Our host (Sharon) was...”

Razia

South Africa

“Sharon is an amazing host. She goes above and beyond for the guests and was very hospitable.”

Clemens

Austria

“Our host was just the best. So helpful, kind and friendly. We felt right at home. The apartment was comfy and clean. The location to Kruger is also great - close to Malena and Crocodile Gate. We would love to come again.”

Managed by Sharon & Andy

Company review score: 9.6Based on 81 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Andrew is South African born and bred, lived in the area until his 20's then spent time in Mozambique working and then moved to Cape Town, where we met. I was born in Germany to a British Army Family. As a child I traveled A LOT, went to many different schools, so was pretty much thrown into meeting new people every couple of years. I expect this is why I enjoy communication and people. We have a good knowledge of our area, especially the Kruger National Park, so we can help our guests with places to visit. We love to travel locally and enjoy the Kruger National Park (even though we don't go as often as we would like. Mozambique and Swaziland are also favorites (being so close). I personally believe that we live in the best part of South Africa, the weather is good, the people are great, the landscape is stunning, what more could one want.

Property info

Gecko Cottage is a private fully walled cottage within its own gardens with private pool. Completely isolated away from the main house. NB: Gecko Cottage is available to be booked at a special price for two persons sharing either in a Twin Room or Double room, just select two persons. In addition we are able to offer two studio type rooms, The first is our Twin (or King) unit Hyena @ Gecko, with its own private screened large patio including BBQ, Gas stove top and washup sink area. Additionally the Annex @ Gecko is a queen studio unit with BBQ on the small screened courtyard area. We offer Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch Packs if required, please pre-book these options.

Neighborhood info

Hectorspruit is a quiet mixed diverse neighborhood. Is a small community, where most people know each other. We have a local butcher, off licence and a small convenience shop with a take away section (classic South African 'slap chips', fish and Sausage). The famous Buffalo Hotel is a 5 min walk from the cottage, here is a Bar and restaurant. Yes, you can walk here, the area is safe. You can bring your bikes and cycle the area (that is a popular hobby here).

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Gecko Cottages

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

House rules

Gecko Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gecko Cottages 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Gecko Cottages