Our room was comfortable and clean, unfortunately no AC (which we knew beforehand) but a fan. The nights get cooler anyway, so no need for an AC. The Hotel was very lovely, on our first day we saw 2 monkeys directly from the common area. Breakfast and dinner were really good while still really cheap. We enjoyed every of our meals there. If you don't have a car it might be tricky to get around and to reach meeting points of tours. Luckily our host and her family were really welcoming and offered us multiple rides ! We did both tours offered by the hotel. I wouldn't particularly recommend the tour to Isla Tortuga. It was really nice, but we didn't get to see that much. However if you stay at El Gecko, definitely go for the Kyak Bioluminescence Tour. It felt magical.

Food was excellent, prepared with love and we could experience the local folks and culture. They took good care of us and trip to the Isla de Tortuga was just wonderful. Beach was unfortunately polluted but that's not in control of the hotel or even Costa Rica as such but it will need Costa Rican attention in general to keep the paradise intact. Oh and "hotel" might be confusing if you expect traditional hotel, be ready for cabin style accommodation and you will love it.

Beautiful property and the kindest hosts! It's a family run bnb and they welcome their guests with care. They were very flexible, they provided delicious food at their restaurant and local recommendations for activities in the area. The room was as expected and very clean. We highly recommend going to Curú Wilfdlife Refuge during your stay, we enjoyed the beach and saw wildlife up close along the jungle trails and in the mangroves!

Loved the setting. The rooms were spotless. Good shared kitchen and communal area. As a retired couple travelling we thought we might feel a little out of place as most of the guests appeared to be young backpackers, we needn’t have worried Inge our host made us most welcome and told us about all the places we could visit. The snorkel l& island boat tour we did with them was brilliant too, wouid recommend it

Liked everything!

We arrived in the dark and initially wondered what we had signed up for! Misgivings soon dispelled. Our Dutch host spoke English, our room was small & basic but very clean with a good fan. The shared bathroom and toilet was spotlessly clean. The kitchen was serviceable but not too well stocked.

As it is set in the bush next to a stream there were quite a few mosquitoes when you sat outside.

El Gecko was much nicer than we expected! We were headed to Montezuma, and took the 6:00 PM ferry to Paquera. We didn't want to drive at night so we booked at El Gecko just for the night. It was very clean, and the room was spacious and comfy with a private bathroom. We had dinner at a wonderful little restaurant, which was about a 5 minute drive. There isn't much in walking distance, but everything is a short drive away. In the morning we heard howler monkeys and the lovely sounds of jungle birds. We had coffee on our little balcony overlooking the rustic grounds, and it was very lovely. It's a small and intimate hotel, and the owner greeted us and made us a cup of coffee. While drinking coffee on our lovely little balcony, we saw a whole flock of scarlet macaws! They were amazing to hear (they are loud!) and so beautiful! It felt like we were deep in the jungle, surrounded by beautiful plants and birds. We went to the Curu Wildlife Refuge on our way to Montezuma, which is about 20 minutes from the hotel. I would highly recommend a visit! Nice hiking trails, and a beautiful beach. We saw all sorts of wildlife. We enjoyed our stay at El Gecko Hotel and would highly recommend it.

Nothing, except if you don't have a car it might be hard to get to and to get food and other necessities. Also, not all rooms have a private bathroom. The beds are a bit small, but it wasn't a problem for us.

At first I was very nervous because of the makeshift fence and gate surrounding the property. But, the hosts were so very kind, the bedrooms were clean, sheets were clean, bathroom and shower room were also very clean. We were grateful for the fan, we would have loved another fan, but it was great. I felt very safe, which was a huge blessing. Thanks for a safe and affordable place to stay!

The fence surrounding the property, and the cleanup around the property could have been a little better. Other than that, it was great.

It was a hidden gem. Inga, the owner, is very nice and easy to talk to. It was a bonus seeing nature around and the green parrot that lives there. The restaurant was great, Inga, is a wonderful cook. You get your money's worth and more. I would definitely stay there again.

-Hotel is located next to the forest with lots of animals to spot: during our one night stay we observed howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, aras, colibris, iguanas and a turtle! -The hotel is nicely furnished and the garden was pretty. Our room was big with a nice bathroom -The host is very welcoming and helpful -The hotel offers tours. We participated in the bioluminescence boat tour and the Isla Tortuga tour. Were unique experiences!!!

-There is no restaurant in walking distance -Shower without warm water - not unusual in Costa Rica though 😊

Our stay at El Gecko Hotel&Tours was great. Everything was as expected! Inge, the hotel's owner and manager, was incredibly sweet and had great tips for the first day of our stay in Paquera. My husband and I did the Isla Tortuga tour with Inge's husband, which went really well. We enjoyed the day snorkeling and swimming at the island's beautiful white sand beaches! We would definitely recommend this place to everyone interested in exploring the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula. This lesser-known part of Costa Rica is a gem in its own right!