El Gecko Hotel & Tours (Paquera, Costa Rica)

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El Gecko Hotel & Tours - Paquera

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Overview

Family-run hotel in Paquera offering guided bioluminescence tours and daily breakfast

Amenities

El Gecko Hotel & Tours provides bicycle rental and canoeing for guests. Daily housekeeping, ironing service, and laundry are available. The property includes a shared kitchen, garden, terrace, and outdoor furniture, plus board games and puzzles in the shared lounge.

Rooms

El Gecko offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a refrigerator, coffee machine, and kitchenware. Some rooms have shared bathrooms, and all rooms come with a fan instead of air conditioning.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast with local specialities, juice, and fruits. Dinner options include vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free meals. Guests repeatedly praise the food as excellent and affordable.

Location

El Gecko Hotel is located 8 km from Tortuga Island and 32 km from Montezuma Waterfall. The Paquera ferry (Naviera Tambor) is a 10-minute drive away. The area provides easy access to nature trips and is highly rated for its convenient location.

Tours & Activities

The hotel's tour desk arranges bioluminescence kayak tours, Tortuga Island excursions, and trips to Curu Wildlife Refuge. Canoeing and bicycle rental are also available on-site. Many guests highlight the bioluminescence tour as a magical experience.

Tours: Bioluminescence kayak tours, Tortuga Island, Curu Wildlife Refuge
Dining: Breakfast with local specialities, vegetarian/vegan dinners
Rooms: Family rooms with balconies, garden views, refrigerator
Location: 8 km from Tortuga Island, 10 min from Paquera ferry
Amenities: Bicycle rental, canoeing, shared kitchen, board games

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 13:00-23:00

until 10:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of US$6 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Dutch

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Rooms and availability

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Standard Shared Bathroom Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed2 Single beds

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Laundry

Leisure/ TV room

Kitchen facilities

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Shared kitchen

Sports & Fitness

Snorkeling
Canoeing
Fishing

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room view

Garden view

Room features

Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about El Gecko Hotel & Tours

💵 Lowest room price	33 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	10.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Tambor, TMU

Location

Address

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Barrio Organos 500 Metros Al Oeste De Las Cabinas Rosita, Paquera, Costa Rica

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Barrio Organos 500 Metros Al Oeste De Las Cabinas Rosita, Paquera, Costa Rica

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

Jardin de Meditacion

200 yd

Church

Parroquia San Juan Bautista

200 yd

Landmark

Cementerio de Paquera

200 yd

Landmark

Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

200 yd

Landmark

Playa Quesera

200 yd

Landmark

Reserva Curu

1.0 mi

Landmark

Playa Curu

1.7 mi

Landmark

Sendero Ceiba

1.9 mi

Landmark

Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curu

2.0 mi

Landmark

Organos Beach

2.2 mi

Beach

Playa Organos

2.4 mi

Beach

Curu Wildlife Refuge

2.6 mi

Landmark

Bioluminescent Bay

2.8 mi

Landmark

Iglesia de Valle Azul

3.1 mi

Jardin de Meditacion

100 yd

Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

100 yd

Cementerio de Paquera

200 yd

Restaurant

Restaurante Familiar Kayen's

100 yd

Restaurant

Restaurant Liz Seafood MACHO

100 yd

Reviews of El Gecko Hotel & Tours

8.9 /10

Great

341 reviews

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FAQ about El Gecko Hotel & Tours

How far is El Gecko Hotel & Tours hotel from the city center?

Paquera city center is reachable within a 10-minute walk from El Gecko Hotel & Tours hotel.

What landmarks can I find in vicinity of the El Gecko Hotel & Tours hotel?

Staying at the El Gecko Hotel & Tours hotel, you shouldn't miss Paquera's main landmarks such as Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curu (1.8 miles), Playa Curu (1.5 miles) as well as Turismo Curu accessible with a 10-minute drive.

Does El Gecko Hotel & Tours have parking on site?

Yes, El Gecko Hotel & Tours offers parking on site.

Can I have breakfast at the Paquera hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Paquera hotel.

What time is check-in and check-out at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can check in from 1 PM to 11 PM and check out from 10 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at the El Gecko Hotel & Tours?

The price for a room in the El Gecko Hotel & Tours starts at $44.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at the 2-star El Gecko Hotel & Tours hotel?

Most rooms of the 2-star El Gecko Hotel & Tours hotel include a patio and a balcony as well as WiFi.

Is the staff at the Paquera hotel multilingual?

Yes, the staff of the Paquera hotel can assist you in Spanish, German, Dutch, and English.