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Gecko Ridge Guest House

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Swakopmund guest house

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A large house with a balcony, surrounded by a wooden deck and outdoor seating.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by tropical plants and a wooden deck.
A room with a thatched roof, wicker furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious indoor area with a high thatched roof, stone fireplace, and wooden furniture.
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a seating area with a sofa and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Plot 120 Swakop River, Swakopmund
  • Place, The Dome
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Swakopmund Lighthouse
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, National Marine Aquarium
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Walvis Bay (WVB)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk, and a chair.

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a bed with a TV.

Self-Catering Chalets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Swakopmund

In Swakopmund .Within 12 miles (20 km) of this guesthouse, you'll find OMEG Haus and German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Old German School and The Dome are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 22 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • The Dome - 22 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Swakopmund Beach - 23 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • National Marine Aquarium - 23 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Desert Hills - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shalom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shalom Farm - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Gecko Ridge Guest House

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Swakopmund guest house
Gecko Ridge Guest House offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Gecko Ridge Guest House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Swakopmund guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gecko Ridge Guest House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gecko Ridge Guest House to the airport?

Gecko Ridge Guest House is 32.7 mi (37-min drive) away from the Walvis Bay (WVB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gecko Ridge Guest House?

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gecko Ridge Guest House on Aug 6, 2026 start from $122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gecko Ridge Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gecko Ridge Guest House.

How close is Gecko Ridge Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 11.8 mi (24-min drive) from Swakopmund Beach.

Does Gecko Ridge Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gecko Ridge Guest House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 150 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gecko Ridge Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Gecko Ridge Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Gecko Ridge Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Gecko Ridge Guest House have a pool?

Gecko Ridge Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Gecko Ridge Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gecko Ridge Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Gecko Ridge Guest House to downtown Swakopmund?

Gecko Ridge Guest House is 9.9 mi away from Swakopmund.

Gecko Ridge Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and I like it that it’s pet friendly . Would definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Riaan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Review

A lovely spot with beautiful desert views. We stayed in self catering chalet with attractive interior and great beds with good quality linen and pillows. The dinner , specially prepared for us, was excellent. A few glitches: dish towel and bath towels not so clean, backdoor to braai area could not open....lost key, no kettle and insufficient kitchen and braai utensils. Quoted in the price was a private balcony. On arrival we found it to be untrue. When we asked about this, we were told that such a balcony is only part of the hotel rooms. Later we saw chalets with private balcony braais . We were a bit disappointed .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, good nights sleep, far from town,m

The lodge owners were great folks. If you want a peaceful place far from town, this is your place. The comfortable beds and the high quality linens made for a great sleep. However, we did feel a bit deceived. The nice pics online are actually the managers house and you don’t have access to that part. The rooms are very standard, there is no view of the dunes from this desert oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Chalets sind schön eingerichtet und beinhalten alles, was man braucht. Die gesamte Anlage mit Pool und dem Haupthaus ist sehr gemütlich und die Sonnenterasse lädt zu einem Sundowner ein. Top!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Het guesthouse ligt iets landinwaarts een kilometer of 10 van Swakopmund. De omgeving is kaal en het uitzicht is niet fraai. De hele complex wordt goed onderhouden en de lodges zijn goed. We verbleven er drie nachten en moesten na de tweede nacht we om schone handdoeken vragen die uiteraard wel geleverd werden maar we vonden dit wel raar. Het ontbijt was karig en er was weinig of geen beleg, Al met al en in vergelijking met onze andere locaties was dit een gemiddelde ervaring met ruimte voor verbetering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein toller Platz zum verweilen. Wir haben dort tolle Tage verbracht und das Ambiente insbesondere die vielen Ecken zum verweilen genossen. Die Sonnenuntergänge auf der stilvollen Dachterrasse waren unbeschreiblich. Die Chalets waren sehr großzügig und urgemütlich. Das Guest House liegt zwar außerhalb, aber wir haben keine Minute bereut.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

PATRICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hotel très agréable en plein désert

Un lieu agréable en plein désert avec des chalets confortables et bien aménagés. Un accueil vraiment sympathique du patron et du personnel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Out in the desert

Nice tidy comfortable place. Quiet and relaxing with no nearby neighbours. 15 minute drive into town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice, pet-friendly chalets, but water heater issue

Nice guest house about a 15-minute drive from Swakopmund. We chose it primarily because it was pet-friendly...and it was. Our dog could even accompany us to breakfast. Pets are only allowed in the self-catering chalets, however, not in the rooms in the main house. The chalets were comfortable accommodations, with one exception. Hot water is supplied by an LPG water heater, and ours wasn’t working properly. I brought this problem to the staff’s attention a couple of times. They tried to fix it, and thought they had, but it would only work temporarily. Cold showers weren’t ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martynas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Time

Our family of 3 loved the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

AfriCola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alles Bestens !

Freundliches Team, ruhige Lage, schoener Pool und familienfreundlich. Die Chalets sind besonders fuer Reisende mit Kindern zu empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Riaan

Liked: Cleanliness
Good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wüstenoase nahe Swakopmund

schwer zu finden, das Guest House war der Touristeninformation in Swakopmund nicht bekannt, das offensichtlich neue Personal war sehr bemüht
Verified review

6/10 Okay

karlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

tolle urwüchsige Lodge sehr zu empfehlen !!

Etosha, Kalhari, Swakop...und dann die Gecco Ridge...!! sehr schönbes Ambiente, nichts ist over down...alles ist wie slebstverständlich an die Natur angepasst, sehr gute self Catering Bungalows mit gemauerten Kamin..gemütlich..und die KUnst liegt im weglassen..wenn man die straubige Strasse zur Gecco hinter sich hat ist es atemberaubend schön...einen extra Sundowner Place auf dem DAch der Lodge eingerichtet...er wartet auf eine Bloody Marie oder Namgin Tonic..man schläft gut, der Pool ist Stylisch und fühlt sich beim deutschen Inhaber " Sauwohl "..er gibt auch gute Tips als Insider...!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eine Oase am Rande der Wüste.

Man ahnt nicht, wenn mann durch den Vorort von Swakopmund fährt, dass sich hier eine Oase verbirgt. Wir hatten ein Chalet mit kleinem Garten. Hier hat man die Möglichkeit zu grillen oder draußen zu sitzen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value self-catering accommodation.

Stayed in one of the two self-contained cottages, our second visit as we liked it so much last time. The accommodation is spacious, clean and well-equipped and the staff and owner are friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the contact with the resident peacocks. And it is just a short drive into Swakopmund so the location is excellent.
Verified review

8/10 Good

leda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

buon b&b lonrano dal centro

Bungalow elegante e spazioso, ben arredato e molto confortevole. Gentilisima l'accoglienza e buona colazione. Un buon B&B. Quando si arriva è difficile farsi aprire il cancello esterno. Ho risolto suonando a lungo il clacson. Il vero neo è la distanza dalla città, circa 15 km, di buona strada.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toppenservice!

Mycket nöjd, vi kom mitt i natten och blev väl omhändertagna.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

JWD

Leider nur für eine Nacht in Swakopmund haben wir leider fast zwei Stunden mit der Suche nach dem Hotel vergeudet. 18 KM außerhalb war sie selbst den meisten Einheimischen nicht bekannt. Hinzu kam, dass im Zuge von Straßenbauarbeiten die Wegweiser demontiert waren. Leider, denn das Guesthouse selbst ist wunderschön. Sowohl die Self-Catering-Chalets als auch die Gästezimmer im Haus sind edel und geschmackvoll.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolles Guesthouse mit super Service

Wir hatten das Zimmer direkt am Pool. Das Bett war riesig und auch sonst sehr ansprechend eingerichtet. Auf Nachfrage ob man uns ein Abendessen zubereiten würde, hat man sofort lecker Steaks gemacht. Dieses Guesthouse mit seinen freundlichen Menschen und Tieren werden wir bestimmt beim nächsten mal wieder buchen!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lieu magique et confortable

Lieu assez magique, mais pas facile à trouver...pour ceux qui roule sans GPS. Un ou deux panneaux depuis la B2 faciliterait l'accès. Pour le reste, tout est bon et le propriétaire est sympa. A recommander
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel - beautiful deco and atmosphere

Very nice hotel, trendy, relaxing ambiance, charming. Beautiful pool as well. Breakfast was ok, but the dinner was absolutely delicious. Nice location for those who want to be out of the touristic city.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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