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El Gecko

2.0 star property
Cabin in Paquera with free parking

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Barrio Organos, 500mts al oeste de las Cabinas Rosita, Paquera, Puntarenas, 60501
  • Reserva Curu
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curú
  • Curu Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Triple Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Mountain View

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • 108 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Private kitchen | Cookware/dishes/utensils

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Paquera

Located 1 mi (1.6 km) from Reserva Curu, El Gecko is within a 15-minute drive of Organos Beach. This 5-room cabin property welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Reserva Curu - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Curu Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Organos Beach - 13 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Playa Gigante - 22 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 22 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Liz Seafood Macho - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ginana - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Soda Maria Guadalupe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante La Gallada - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪hotel ginana - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

El Gecko

Cabin in Paquera with free parking
El Gecko features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a ferry terminal shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include barbecue grills, a garden, and a vending machine.
The 5 cabins feature a separate bedroom. Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include fans and ironing boards.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2019
  • Ecotours
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

El Gecko Cabin
El Gecko Paquera
El Gecko Cabin Paquera
El Gecko Cabin
El Gecko Paquera
El Gecko Cabin Paquera

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at El Gecko?

El Gecko offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to El Gecko?

This cabin is located in Paquera within a short 19-minute walk of Reserva Curu. You'll also find Organos Beach and Playa Curú within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cabin?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the cabin.

Does El Gecko have a casino at the property?

No, El Gecko doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Gecko?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is El Gecko a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cabin will appreciate amenities like a terrace plus some cabins include kitchenettes and river views.

Are there hot tubs at El Gecko?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does El Gecko have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

El Gecko offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will El Gecko allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Gecko.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.

How close is the airport from El Gecko?

The closest major airport to El Gecko is Tambor (TMU), which is 10.7 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cóbano Airport (ACO), which is located 18.2 mi away (49-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at El Gecko?

No, there aren't any cabins with balconies at El Gecko.

El Gecko Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly hosts . Unfortunately the ants got in and caused havoc .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Room comfort

Hard to sleep

They seemed like a great family but no AC or hot water, shared bathroom and shower with 6 other rooms. Fruit fell from the tree hitting the metal roof which made it impossible to sleep much. It was not at all a good experience. It was a room with an old bed and a bench and book shelf with a fan but it stayed hot. The boat tour was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

cassio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Davide

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The residence is pretty much what I was expecting, rustic property in the middle of nowhere. But that's also the beauty of it and I've partly enjoyed it. The owner is very friendly and helpful as well of the staff. I've liked pretty much everything of such semplicity. The place is very quiet and there are plenty of wildlife around (parrots especially). The only issue is with the rooster the owner has. It starts singing uninterruptedly from 4.30am and it makes impossible to sleep from that time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Luis Eduardo

Disliked: Room comfort

No privacy, bizarre owner, not recommended at all!

The rooms are placed around the owner's house, so there is no privacy at all. The property is located away from the shops in town and can be very dark at night to walk. The owner's behaviour was completely unacceptable, either he was drunk or intoxicted with something else. He was aggresive and made my stay very uncomfortable. I really regreted staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustique et bien

Hôtel propre, dans la forêt, rustique mais avec du charme comme chez l'habitant. Juste un ventilateur dans la chambre. Adresse très difficile à trouver. Bien pourune étape
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus, Timmendorfer Strand

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Marco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura carina e pulita, personale molto gentile e disponibile, rifanno il letto ogni mattina e ti fanno trovare la tua biancheria lavata e piegata direttamente nella tua stanza, se richiedi il servizio lavanderia. Purtroppo però c'è da sistemare qualcosa tipo la doccia fredda ed il fatto che non si dorme bene, letto con qualche molla troppo esposta, e, nonostante avessimo i tappi alle orecchie, si sentivano cani abbaiare spesso durante la notte ma soprattutto rumorosissimi tonfi sul tetto di lamiera causati dai frutti che cadevano!

4/10 Poor

Jacques

Disliked: Room comfort

Déçu de el gecko

Très déçu douche et wc partager il faut prendre le savon dans les wc avant d’aller à la douche . description de la chambre pas conforme. Trop cher pour la nuitée !! Pour le même prix nous avons trouvé chambre avec wc et douche privé clim et pt dej . Je ne conseil pas cet établissement.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

recomendado.

Excelente atencion, muy buena opción por el precio. Facil de llegar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

María Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Buen servicio

La cabina muy limpia, pero no tiene aire acondicionado y con el calor del sitio en el día si hace falta. Los anfitriones super amables y serviciales
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019