Gecko Cottage
Location: Cnr Knoppiesdoring Kiaat No 70, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320, Nkomazi, ZA
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Outdoor Pool and Terrace
Comfortable Bedrooms
Central Location
Book your stay at the conveniently located Gecko Cottage and enjoy a relaxing getaway with access to a seasonal outdoor pool, comfortable individually decorated guestrooms, and close proximity to popular attractions such as Malelane Gate and Leopard Creek Country Club. Start your day with an English breakfast and take advantage of complimentary wireless internet access and tour assistance. Unwind in the garden or explore nearby nature reserves before retreating to your cozy room equipped with modern amenities for your comfort. Your ideal escape awaits at Gecko Cottage.
Important Information
- The seasonal pool will be open from September to April.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Nature reserve
- Express check-out
- Books
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Express check-in/check-out
- Outdoor pool - seasonal
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Express check-out
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
- Game viewing nearby
- Game drive nearby
- Safari nearby
- Books
- Games
- Housekeeping on request
- Nature reserve
- Covered parking
- Secured parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Charcoal grill
Rooms Available
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Comfort Studio, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View
1 Double Bed
344-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, patio with garden views
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch LED TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, heating, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 5 days
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Premium bedding
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Griddle
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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The Annex @ Gecko Cottage
1 King Bed
301-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, lanai with courtyard views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch LED TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, espresso maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Desk, guidebooks, and dining table
Comfort - Air conditioning, heating, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 5 days
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Ceiling fan
- Lanai
- Espresso maker
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
915-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, deck/patio with garden and pool views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Private pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch LED TV with digital channels, Netflix, Smart speaker
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and guidebooks
Comfort - Air conditioning, heating, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 5 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Ceiling fan
- Espresso maker
- Premium bedding
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
- Freezer
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Smart speaker
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Hynea @ Gecko
2 Twin Beds
226-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, patio with garden and courtyard views
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch LED TV with digital channels, Netflix, Smart speaker
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, heating, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 5 days
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Ceiling fan
- Espresso maker
- Premium bedding
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
- Bedsheets provided
- Griddle
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Smart speaker
Guest Reviews
- Alvin (10/5): Everything went smoothly - 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
- Jaun (10/5): - Staff was amazing. Also very quiet and relaxing. Had a wonderful time
- Favourite (9/5): -
- NDABENHLE (10/5): Good and hospitable - The quietness and the privacy you have
- Oggioni (10/5): -
- JMOLAY (10/5): -
- Chivale (10/5): -
- Ekaterina (10/5): - Все чисто, уютно и очень приятно было, как в гостях
- Ksenia (10/5): - 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!
- Leigh-Anne (8/5): -
- patrick (9/5): - Accueil très sympathique, hôtesse charmante, le logement est très joli, agréable, confortable. La piscine est tres agreable et Il est très bien situé. De plus une vraie machine a café.
- Pillay (8/5): -
- SIZWE (9/5): -
- Joëlle (10/5): - Merci pour ce merveilleux séjour! Nous avons été reçu comme à la maison. Sharon est super gentille et c'est un véritable cordon-bleu! La chambre et le cottage étaient parfaits.
- Erasmus (10/5): -
- Nikki (7/5): - Host was friendly and accommodating , when our bathroom did not have hot water and made a plan for us to use alternative facilities.
- Richard (7/5): -
- Coen (9/5): - Very well maintained property, clean and the hostess very helpfull and friendly
- Silvia P. (9/5): A prop del Kruger. Excel.lent amfitriona. Bona relació qualitat preu. - La Sharon és una excel.lent amfitriona. L’habitació no és molt gran però és molt complerta i disposa de totes les comoditats. El millor de tot va ser el sopar casolà que ens va preparar la Sharon! A 10 mimuts de l’entrada de Kruger Park.
- Shongwe (10/5): - The rooms were clean and enjoyed the shower
- sandrine (9/5): Jolie étape nature, proche de Kruger et de la frontière - Bel appartement indépendant en rez de chaussée, cuisine entièrement équipée, très bonne literie, grand jardin, super accueil et conseils de la propriétaire, très bons repas ! Proche d'une entrée pour le parc Kruger. Parking sécurisé à l'intérieur de la propriété. Au calme. Rien. Tout était parfait !
- Elisabeth (9/5): Heerlijk verblijf voor een tussenstop - Zeer fijn familie appartement als tussenstop tussen het Krugerpark en Eswatini. Het ligt in een veilige buurt met een leuke tuin. Het is er 's nachts heerlijk stil. Sharon is een zeer vriendelijke host die veel tips en informatie gaf. De kinderen vonden het jammer dat het te koud was om te zwemmen. Het moet heerlijk zijn om in de zomer na een dag Kruger in het privézwembad te springen. Helemaal niets.
- Thokozane (9/5): Superb - Quiet place and the sound of birds
- Marius (10/5): Outstanding - Great value for money, clean and tidy.
- David (10/5): Brilliant and highly recommended - Super! The only thing that I would have liked would have been a small lamp in the living room instead of the bright overhead lights.
- Zaheer (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marten (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marietta (10/5): Exceptional - 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 (10/5): Exceptional - 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!
- Bridgette (7/5): Family weekend away - The pool and private cottage No airconditioning in the bedrooms. The beds are really hard. Water temperature was difficult to control
- Ian (9/5): Superb - No hot water
- Khoza (10/5): Exceptional -
- Solwazi (8/5): Very good -
- Jacques (7/5): Good -
- Sinazise (10/5): Best place ever - 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 exceptional.i give it a 100 Nothing at all
- Michael (9/5): Clean, quiet, relaxing. Sharon is a great host. - Just right for a family with 1 or 2 children. Sharon is a great host.
- Susan (7/5): Extremely hot, thankful for the pool - Loved the private pool, which we made full use of, as it was extremely hot. Cottage very well equipped. With temperatures in the mid 40C the air conditioner was not working properly. There is only one unit in the living area. The bedrooms were so hot, my friend slept in the living room. Small air conditioners are needed in the bedrooms.
- Razia (10/5): Sharon is the best hostess! - Sharon is an amazing host. She goes above and beyond for the guests and was very hospitable.
- Tswelopele (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nompumelelo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Pieter (7/5): Value for money - Very nice and luxurious I would like daily house cleaning
- Clemens (10/5): Exceptional - 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.
- Fulvio (10/5): Nice place close to Kruger - Sharon is a great host, we went here for a night before our Kruger visit, very convenient just 15 minutes from the gate, and we decided to book another night after Kruger. Great value for the money, great hospitality, very nice place. Nothing bad, location is in a small quiet village with only one restaurant. But you don't come here to party all night long. :)
- John (10/5): Exceptional -
- Adlynn (10/5): Exceptional - The breakfast was AMAZING! The room was clean and very comfortable. The hostess was like a mother to us.
- Magagula (10/5): Exceptional -
- Corrie (10/5): Absulutely fantastic - Great location Room was spacious Ample parking Nil
- Simphiwe (9/5): The owner made us feel at home; warm welcome; safety and the quietness of the place was so wonderful - In general, the room was clean. It is only a few things that need to be changed, mentioned on the next question and answer. It was a self-catering room, and the dinner is or was not applicable. The Micro-wave; Pair of Scissors; Pots; and the Fridge need to be changed for hygiene reasons and to give the place its best. These items do not look good. A Can Opener must be added on the inventory list since it is a self-catering place, it was not provided. Provision of a padlock in the kitchen is crucial. With these improvements, the place will get a 10/10 on everything. Otherwise, it is a very good place for one to visit again in future provided these inputs are taken into consideration of which I believe it will be considered. In general, it is a good place for the tourists.
- Elzette (10/5): Exceptional -
- Claudia (10/5): Exceptional -
- Anna-mart (9/5): Superb -
- Khumalo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mzinga (1/5): Go at your own risk. I will never recommend this accommodation. I had the worst experience. - Well equipped kitchen and friendly staff. This accommodation does not qualify the criteria of guesthouse. It should rather be a self-catering AirBnB. The bed is very uncomfortable. You can feel all the springs of the bed on your bones. I felt like I am sleeping in some shack. There was no cleaning of the room for the duration of my stay. No changing of towels. No blanket or duvet. only a comfort and fleece blanket. There was no information booklet. Not to even mention the struggle in getting the wifi password.
- Claudine (7/5): Very cool - Nice Pleasant
- David (8/5): Very good -
- Vutomi (9/5): Superb -
- Maxi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Daniel (10/5): Superhost - Sharon was the perfect host, she made sure everything was perfect, even set music in the room for the arrival. Always asked about our next destination and gave us the best tips and rest camps at Kruger. Thanks a lot :)
- Boshoff (8/5): Just what we needed ❤️ - Liked the pool, how chilled it was ... the friendliness and cleanliness. The doggies were cute as well. Load shedding was not a problem either 🙃 .. with the WiFi and lights still working. Needed a few things like a spatula, sharp knives, better mirror in bathroom/room.
- Piet (8/5): Very good - Very nice, clean & private. The hot water in the shower kept on cutting out without us being able to figure out why. Both of us finished-up showering with semi-cold water
- Robbie (10/5): A great stay - Comfortable beds and great internet
- Robert (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was amazing, food, atmosphere!
- Naju (10/5): Exceptional -
- Waheeda (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sujitha (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nina (9/5): Great but without water during loadshedding - Very nice and private cottage. Good lamps during loadshedding. Kitchen had everything we needed. Nice patio and secure parking. Only 18 min. drive to Malalane Gate. There was no possibility to hang a moscito net. During loadshedding AC was not working and we needed to open windows. Got beaten by mossies. Highly recommend to have a different water system that works during loadshedding. Every evening without water was a mess, as we could not even flush the toilet. Other accomodation have at least cold water solutions. We would have given 10 points otherwise.
- Frik (10/5): Exceptional -
- Schalk (8/5): Very good - The room was very clean and the dinner that Sharon prepared was master chef quality. Sharon was very friendly and helpful. Will highly recommend Gecko lodge and we will stay there again. Missing a mirror near a plug for ladies to blow dry hair
- Lindo (10/5): Exceptional - Sharon was a wonderful host she helped us with the area info and places to visit. We had a great time there will go back again if time Permits Our room was very clean None
- Tumo (9/5): Wow,wow. what a wonderful place to stay-in. the host one of the best. I would recommend this for anyone travelling that - homely and peaceful nothing
- Jesse&soraya (10/5): We love Gecko’s (cottage)! - Very friendly and welcoming hostess! makes you feel right at home! the place had everything you need, we would highly recommend staying here and would’ve liked to stay longer!
- Mushonga (10/5): Exceptional -
- Gerriet (9/5): Superb -
- Natalie (10/5): Exceptional - The Place and Sharon was lovely, she upgraded us to the cottage and we loved the pool and space
- Motshabi (10/5): It was like a second home far away from home. Sharon did her outmost best to make us feel at home.ik - The breakfast was excellent, can't complain 😋 I liked everything about the place
- Charlene (10/5): We enjoyed our stay and will definitely visit again - Sharon was awesome... she waited for us even though we arrived 5 hours later than expected. She was also flexible in accommodating us. The accommodation was nice and private, clean, cosy and just what we expected. Awesome value for money. Nothing :-)
- Linda (9/5): Superb -
- Thembie (9/5): Superb - The big clean rooms. Comfortable bed and privacy Nothing
- Bonginkosi (10/5): Excellence place - The facility is perfect for vacation, cool and no noise. The host is a nice person who knows how to take care of her guests.
- Nkosi (2/5): Terrible stay at gecko cottage - My stay was terrible at gecko cottage, I searched for the place for 30 minutes thinking will see the name outside but no, I had to search using house number 70. Worse part I didn't know I was going to sleep in the garage. It was very cold and I asked for a blanket and Sharon gave me dirty blanket with the smell of dogs
- MATTHIEU (10/5): Great host, perfect stay, safe parking for big 4x4 - The room was super clean, with everything I needed and more. Andy is an amazing host : responsive comms before and during, great support throughout. He does game drives and shares his passion about the animals and where to find them ;) - I will be back! Thank you so much Andy for all your help.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Hospitality Extreme - Andy and Sharon are the best.
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