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Reviews of Geckos B&B and Self-catering

Stand No. 5, 5082 Coffee Bay, South Africa

#4 of 13 hotels in Coffee Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 93 B&B reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    10
    Amazing! Niven was a fantastic host and his trusty sidekick Rusty are an exceptional team. Can’t wait to come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beautiful garden and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The cottage has everything you need for a couple or a family. Niven's breakfast is made with such TLC 😋. Wifi is top notch for such a location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nivan the host has been excellent. There's a wonderful and a kind dog Rusty..it was such a memorable stay

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay and going to the beach. It was awesome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is a bit old it could do with some renovations but at least the host tries his level best to make sure you feel at home.

    Breakfast was super nice. We really enjoyed every bit of it. Niven the host was very nice and friendly. He goes an extra mile to make sure the guests are happy. He made sure we were well taken care of. It was a home away from home.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Geckos B&B was absolutely exceptional! Niven truly goes above and beyond to accommodate guests and make them feel welcome. His friendly chats added a personal touch that made the stay even more enjoyable. The breakfast was outstanding, the place was impeccably clean and neat, and Niven is simply a fantastic person. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    8.0
    Our stay was really enjoyable with very friendly staff that do their best to please the customer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, staff and breakfast

    There was no power during my stay but the staff tried their best to make the situation better

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Absolutely delicious

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay, world class breakfast and host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi weak for video calls, dropped out several times.

    Amazing breakfast provided by a world class host.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    10
    Most welcoming host and a wonderful location walking distance from the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the close attention to details our host Niven paid to every aspect of our stay , there was a cute little dog named Rusty and we absolutely fell in love with him.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything met our expectations but our host was superfriendly and very welcoming

    Breakfast was way too good. We really loved it

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Wish we could have stayed longer and not just had a stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    |Arrived in the dark and was difficult to find.

    Niven was the perfect host and breakfast was one of the best we have had especially the home baked muffins

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    What a beautiful place
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On arrival you might think you took a wrong turn but wait until you relaxed and experienced the beautiful beach and it's people

    The owner so friendly and his dog so adorable although I'm afraid of dogs, the breakfast prepared by the own was so nice, the beach was marvelous, place is very safe with lovely people

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A small oasis in a great landscape. Fantastic host. A very special place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    It was an adhoc decision to stop over at Coffee Bay and we think we had chosen the absolut right location to stay. The o
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really anything of great importance - the squeaky ventilator when rotating at a higher speed

    We liked the garden, the nicely set-up-room with a well equipped kitchenette, a vey complete breakfast, the very friendly owner and the location. A nice restaurant with a nice view towards the river walking distance away.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't find the place because there aren't any signs up. You need to put up a big sign with the name of the place and an arrow pointing in the right direction. The roads are in a terrible state in the entire area. Small cars are a big no-no!

    This is a hidden gem. Set in beautiful gardens, the room is exactly as the pictures show. Clean, neat, and cozy. The breakfast was excellent, absolutely delicious. Niven was a great host, very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got lost there is no signage on the main road

    Very quiet place when you want to rest

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to stay in coffee bay, niven is an awesome host, who made sure that we felt at home from the very start. Beds are comfy and the place has a very peaceful vibe. Can recommend a 100%.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host was really accommodating and knowledgeable about the area and attended to all of our needs. Breakfast was great too.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Lovely property, good food and it a little hidden gem. Needs some polishing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the property. The area would be a gem if developed a bit further. Sanral and dept of transport need to deliver on their promises to repair the roads leading to Coffee bay. This community has waited long enough.

    Very friendly and comfortable. Location is a bit difficult. Make sure to fully stock for a self catering experience. Breakfast was great, so dont miss out on that. Good restaurants, especially Jac’s. For snacks and bits and pieces rather bring with.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was top notch

    Very very sweet place. A lovely garden garden that makes you feel in a little bubble out of time , very nice bedrooms with lots of space and a small kitchen to be independent, spotless clean. In itself , the property deserve a 10 out of 10. But what makes it extra special is the very kind owner , Niven, going the extra mile for you, cooking delicious breakfast, giving you tips and always making you feel welcome. It is a very special place , and honestly for the price you have a 3 star service. Really the best quality ratio I had so far in a month and a half in South Africa , don’t hesitate to go there. The road leading to Coffee bay was repaired so you can definitely access with all kind of cars and so did I either my little Toyota Aygo . Thanks again

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing

    Everything was great. A very pleasant quite relaxing establishment with an extremely friendly dog and a few ducks to add to the rural atmosphere. The host was excellent and the breakfasts were out of this world. Will definitely stay here next time that we are in Coffee Bay. Niven was also very helpful with restaurant suggestions.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything, breakfast was great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything the place is very clean and beautiful

    Stayed in September 2023

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