Gecko Ridge Guest House

Swakopmund guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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January 2026
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February 2026
Perched in a scenic setting, Gecko Ridge Guest House offers an inviting ambiance with a fireplace in the lobby and bar. Unwind by the outdoor pool, explore the garden, or stay connected with free WiFi - previous guests have appreciated these comforts.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • LCD TV
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Luxury Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Luxury Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Self-Catering Chalets | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Self-Catering Chalets | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Self-Catering Chalets | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Self-Catering Chalets | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Self-Catering Chalets

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Plot 120 Swakop River, Swakopmund

What's nearby

  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Swakopmund Beach - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • The Dome - 20 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
  • National Marine Aquarium - 20 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gecko Ridge Guest House

When visiting Swakopmund, Gecko Ridge Guest House is a great choice to consider. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include an outdoor pool, a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 17
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 17

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Gecko Ridge Guest House?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Gecko Ridge Guest House?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Gecko Ridge Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gecko Ridge Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Gecko Ridge Guest House and nearby?

Gecko Ridge Guest House has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gecko Ridge Guest House?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Does Gecko Ridge Guest House have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Gecko Ridge Guest House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and I like it that it’s pet friendly . Would definitely come back again
Sandra, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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 .
Riaan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Rob, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Peach, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
PATRICE, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Out in the desert

Nice tidy comfortable place. Quiet and relaxing with no nearby neighbours. 15 minute drive into town
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Time

Our family of 3 loved the stay.
Martynas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb

Amazing place
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Alles Bestens !

Freundliches Team, ruhige Lage, schoener Pool und familienfreundlich. Die Chalets sind besonders fuer Reisende mit Kindern zu empfehlen.
AfriCola, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good.
Riaan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wüstenoase nahe Swakopmund

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

6/10 Good

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...!!

10/10 Exceptional

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.

10/10 Exceptional

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.

8/10 Very good

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Toppenservice!

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

8/10 Very good

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.

10/10 Exceptional

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!

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Werner, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 2-night trip