Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free of charge.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 5 to 8 for adults and children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer through the hotel.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located on the beach, approximately 17.5 miles (28.1 km) from Puerto San Jose Beach and 18 miles (28.9 km) from Aquamagic.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 25.00 per night, and advance request is required.

Gecko Hotel

What guests think

At Gecko Hotel, travelers highlight a quiet, beachside setting near town, a relaxing pool, and convenient bar and dining, making it a comfortable base for families and surfers seeking a simple, laid-back stay away from the busiest strip.

Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly and helpful, though a few note slow service, billing issues, or a misplaced reservation; many also mention clean, well-kept spaces. Room feedback is mixed: some note working A/C and comfortable beds, while others report limited or no A/C, cold showers, dim lighting, minor maintenance issues, and occasional noise from late bar music. Expect a low-key seaside stay with standout staff.

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Facilities

The pool is consistently appreciated, and on-site bar/cocktail service is convenient. Small, family-friendly property with a peaceful vibe away from party areas.

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marie

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place to spend time with the family. Clean and good pool. It would be great to get Coen towels every day, perhaps we should have asked. Food and drinks are ok. We ended up going elsewhere for breakfast most mornings. We ended up buying a lot of bottled water everywhere in El Paredon, it would be great if they have waterfilters you can fill your bottle up with, like we saw in most places in Guatemala. The accommodation was good, comfortable beds, lots of fans as there is no airco, spacious.

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Viviana

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lindas instalaciones, la piscina no es tan grande pero estuvo perfecta para nosotros derivado a que no habían muchas personas en el hotel, de hecho estuvimos bastante tiempo solos en ella. Las habitaciones están bastante limpias, fue muy fácil hacer el checkin y checkout! Nos dejaron quedarnos después de entregar la habitación. A unos cuantos metros caminando está la playa.

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Kieona

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing family owned hotel. Definitely a great place to get away and kid friendly

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Sean

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay at the Gecko it was nice to be outside the main center for some quiet and the cocktails were excellent. The team arranged my taxi transfer to the airport so it was easy exit.

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JULIO

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is in good shape I enjoyed the swimming pool decent size, clean,and staff very helpful also the view from dining area on the 2nd floor was very nice, ocean view.

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Tatiana

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A perfect little spot for our two day getaway. Ac worked perfectly, the staff was friendly, the pool the perfect little spot to cool down and the beda confy (pillows a bit stiff for my taste, but survived). I liked the convenience of orsering drinks and breakfast from there and then we'd walk to town for lunch and dinner. Maybe a 10 minute walk on the beach from Cocori. Would definitely stay here again.

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Graham

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely spot for a surf getaway. Steps from the beach but a couple hundred meters down from the party/hang/party at the surf clubs. Nice staff, convenient kitchen and bar service, chill pool - peaceful and serene.

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Jane

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small property beautiful place

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Tadas

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great pool, good food, nice service, quiet part of town and right by the beach

10

Carolyn

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to go with kids

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised in rooms and common areas. A few comments note minor issues like a bathroom odor or a faulty sink.

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Teddy

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lugar cómodo y limpio

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Angie Mireya

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Todo el personal muy atento, excelente limpieza nos encantó a todos

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Viviana

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lindas instalaciones, la piscina no es tan grande pero estuvo perfecta para nosotros derivado a que no habían muchas personas en el hotel, de hecho estuvimos bastante tiempo solos en ella. Las habitaciones están bastante limpias, fue muy fácil hacer el checkin y checkout! Nos dejaron quedarnos después de entregar la habitación. A unos cuantos metros caminando está la playa.

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Sonia

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

El personal fue muy amable y nos dieron la habitacion a tiempo, sin embargo el bungalow donde me hospede el baño tenia un olor muy fuerte a desagüe. Ademas que la luz no era muy buena ya que al conectar el secador la luz se ponia tenue. La comida es demasiado cara y no lo vale.

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Melanie

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El personal fue muy amable y las instalaciones estaban limpias. Es una buena opción para descansar

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Marino

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice people, clean rooms.

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Gustavo

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

En general bien con la limpieza y buen ambiente de la piscina y restaurante, aunque las almohadas no apropiadas y la habitación necesita arreglar el sifón del lava manos. La playa muy cerca y accesible.

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Michelle

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple and clean. Good food and drinks. Super close to the ocean. If you’re going to El Paredon this is a good choice. No hot showers but it’s pretty hot outside all the time anyway. This place is a gem.

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JULIO

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is in good shape I enjoyed the swimming pool decent size, clean,and staff very helpful also the view from dining area on the 2nd floor was very nice, ocean view.

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Hector

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Propiedad tranquila, los cuartos limpios, en general quede invitado para volver. lastima que no aceptan mascotas...

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable for many, with some noting effective A/C and good beds. Others report limited or no A/C in certain units, cold showers, dim lighting, noise from music, and small maintenance issues.

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marie

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place to spend time with the family. Clean and good pool. It would be great to get Coen towels every day, perhaps we should have asked. Food and drinks are ok. We ended up going elsewhere for breakfast most mornings. We ended up buying a lot of bottled water everywhere in El Paredon, it would be great if they have waterfilters you can fill your bottle up with, like we saw in most places in Guatemala. The accommodation was good, comfortable beds, lots of fans as there is no airco, spacious.

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Sonia

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

El personal fue muy amable y nos dieron la habitacion a tiempo, sin embargo el bungalow donde me hospede el baño tenia un olor muy fuerte a desagüe. Ademas que la luz no era muy buena ya que al conectar el secador la luz se ponia tenue. La comida es demasiado cara y no lo vale.

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Gustavo

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

En general bien con la limpieza y buen ambiente de la piscina y restaurante, aunque las almohadas no apropiadas y la habitación necesita arreglar el sifón del lava manos. La playa muy cerca y accesible.

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Michelle

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple and clean. Good food and drinks. Super close to the ocean. If you’re going to El Paredon this is a good choice. No hot showers but it’s pretty hot outside all the time anyway. This place is a gem.

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Tatiana

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A perfect little spot for our two day getaway. Ac worked perfectly, the staff was friendly, the pool the perfect little spot to cool down and the beda confy (pillows a bit stiff for my taste, but survived). I liked the convenience of orsering drinks and breakfast from there and then we'd walk to town for lunch and dinner. Maybe a 10 minute walk on the beach from Cocori. Would definitely stay here again.

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Zulia

6 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

La cama y almohadas super comodas. Queriamos una estancia tranquila y asi fue

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Tadas

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great pool, good food, nice service, quiet part of town and right by the beach

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Jenny

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

El personal amable y atento. La habitacion comoda y espaciosa... esta a metros de la playa. Mi estadía fue placentera y espero regresar.

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Ian

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room (the cabaña) didn’t have A/C which is so inconvenient but we saw on the website that had an A/C that’s why we picked the hotel. The light in the room didn’t work so the room was so dark. We ask about it but they said that after 10pm the light will work but didn’t work. The service is so slow and the bill is messy most of the time they overcharged so we had to checked everything. The managers or owners of the hotel live there so you can’t make any noise after 10pm because they could get disturb! They left just 2 towels in a 5 person cabin so I asked twice and I never got it. The place is so small. We paid for 2 nights but we decided to leave because without A/C it’s impossible to sleep!! The cabin was so HOT! I wouldn’t go back.

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Paul

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Looks nice but if you’re happy without sleep beyond 1am (this is the time of typing this) they will play loud music at the bar - other guests will be disrespectful of your stay and you won’t get any sleep ! Ac works in the room - showers are ok (but cold) — rooms are comfortable (although you can sleep until the noise has stopped.

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Service

Service is widely reviewed as friendly, attentive, and helpful; check-in/out is easy and staff assist with logistics. A few guests experienced slow service, billing errors, or a misplaced reservation.

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Jose

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They couldn’t find my reservation. Took them a while to locate it

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Mauricio

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente atención, amabilidad, limpieza y disponibilidad del personal en general. Muchas gracias!!!

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Angie Mireya

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Todo el personal muy atento, excelente limpieza nos encantó a todos

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Viviana

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lindas instalaciones, la piscina no es tan grande pero estuvo perfecta para nosotros derivado a que no habían muchas personas en el hotel, de hecho estuvimos bastante tiempo solos en ella. Las habitaciones están bastante limpias, fue muy fácil hacer el checkin y checkout! Nos dejaron quedarnos después de entregar la habitación. A unos cuantos metros caminando está la playa.

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Sean

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay at the Gecko it was nice to be outside the main center for some quiet and the cocktails were excellent. The team arranged my taxi transfer to the airport so it was easy exit.

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Gregory

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was excellent and friendly

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Line

16 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Dejligt sted og 10 stjerner til personalet. Helt fantastisk

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Fabiola

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente atención por parte de los anfitriones. Muy recomendado.

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MAURO

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was amazing.

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Ian

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room (the cabaña) didn’t have A/C which is so inconvenient but we saw on the website that had an A/C that’s why we picked the hotel. The light in the room didn’t work so the room was so dark. We ask about it but they said that after 10pm the light will work but didn’t work. The service is so slow and the bill is messy most of the time they overcharged so we had to checked everything. The managers or owners of the hotel live there so you can’t make any noise after 10pm because they could get disturb! They left just 2 towels in a 5 person cabin so I asked twice and I never got it. The place is so small. We paid for 2 nights but we decided to leave because without A/C it’s impossible to sleep!! The cabin was so HOT! I wouldn’t go back.

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Location

Steps from the beach and slightly away from the busiest area, offering a quieter stay while remaining walkable to town, cafes, and restaurants.

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Fernando

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente ubicación, a pasos de cafés, restaurantes y la playa. La música ambiental podria mejorar, pero en general muy lindo. Volvería

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Mario

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sitio muy bonito, bien cuidado, cerca de la playa y buena atención

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Sean

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay at the Gecko it was nice to be outside the main center for some quiet and the cocktails were excellent. The team arranged my taxi transfer to the airport so it was easy exit.

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Roberto

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Michelle

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple and clean. Good food and drinks. Super close to the ocean. If you’re going to El Paredon this is a good choice. No hot showers but it’s pretty hot outside all the time anyway. This place is a gem.

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JULIO

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is in good shape I enjoyed the swimming pool decent size, clean,and staff very helpful also the view from dining area on the 2nd floor was very nice, ocean view.

10

Tatiana

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A perfect little spot for our two day getaway. Ac worked perfectly, the staff was friendly, the pool the perfect little spot to cool down and the beda confy (pillows a bit stiff for my taste, but survived). I liked the convenience of orsering drinks and breakfast from there and then we'd walk to town for lunch and dinner. Maybe a 10 minute walk on the beach from Cocori. Would definitely stay here again.

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Graham

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely spot for a surf getaway. Steps from the beach but a couple hundred meters down from the party/hang/party at the surf clubs. Nice staff, convenient kitchen and bar service, chill pool - peaceful and serene.

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Tadas

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great pool, good food, nice service, quiet part of town and right by the beach

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PABLO

17 Jan 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

A very nice small cozy hotel with a great tasting hamburger on the menu. This is very close to the busy streets in El Paredon but with enough distance to be quiet and avoid the noise and business. It's just a few meters away from the beach, which is awesome.

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Dining

Food and drinks are generally good, with convenient on-site options and well-liked cocktails; some guests find prices high or suggest the food could improve.

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marie

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place to spend time with the family. Clean and good pool. It would be great to get Coen towels every day, perhaps we should have asked. Food and drinks are ok. We ended up going elsewhere for breakfast most mornings. We ended up buying a lot of bottled water everywhere in El Paredon, it would be great if they have waterfilters you can fill your bottle up with, like we saw in most places in Guatemala. The accommodation was good, comfortable beds, lots of fans as there is no airco, spacious.

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Sarahy

19 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Muy acogedor tranquilo , el personal super amable , las camas muy cómodas y la playa super cerca y linda . Un lugar recomendado para or ej familia o bien en pareja . Volveremos! La comida puede mejorar un poco 😀

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Sonia

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

El personal fue muy amable y nos dieron la habitacion a tiempo, sin embargo el bungalow donde me hospede el baño tenia un olor muy fuerte a desagüe. Ademas que la luz no era muy buena ya que al conectar el secador la luz se ponia tenue. La comida es demasiado cara y no lo vale.

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Sean

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay at the Gecko it was nice to be outside the main center for some quiet and the cocktails were excellent. The team arranged my taxi transfer to the airport so it was easy exit.

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Jaqueline

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Todo muy bien, lo recomiendo, pero creo que la comida puede mejorar, en general todo muy bien

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Michelle

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple and clean. Good food and drinks. Super close to the ocean. If you’re going to El Paredon this is a good choice. No hot showers but it’s pretty hot outside all the time anyway. This place is a gem.

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JULIO

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is in good shape I enjoyed the swimming pool decent size, clean,and staff very helpful also the view from dining area on the 2nd floor was very nice, ocean view.

10

Graham

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely spot for a surf getaway. Steps from the beach but a couple hundred meters down from the party/hang/party at the surf clubs. Nice staff, convenient kitchen and bar service, chill pool - peaceful and serene.

10

Tadas

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great pool, good food, nice service, quiet part of town and right by the beach

10

PABLO

17 Jan 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

A very nice small cozy hotel with a great tasting hamburger on the menu. This is very close to the busy streets in El Paredon but with enough distance to be quiet and avoid the noise and business. It's just a few meters away from the beach, which is awesome.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $125	2 $92	3 $162	4 $90	5 $87	6 $112	7 $111
8 $82	9 $82	10 $90	11 $82	12 $85	13 $112	14 $125
15 $85	16 $90	17 $82	18 $85	19 $89	20 $132	21 $110
22 $87	23 $88	24 $105	25 $95	26 $105	27 $139	28 $121
29 $90	30 $105

Gecko Hotel

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Quadruple Room

Superior Double Room

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Panoramic Loft

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