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El Gecko

2.0 star property
Cabin in Paquera with free parking

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Boating
Twin Room
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Twin Room
Building design

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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Barrio Organos, 500mts al oeste de las Cabinas Rosita, Paquera, Puntarenas, 60501
  • Place, Reserva Curu
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curú
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Fan
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Mountain View

Triple Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Fan
Private bathroom
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Fan
Private bathroom
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Free WiFi
  • 10 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Fan
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Free WiFi
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Fan
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Paquera

At El Gecko, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Reserva Curu and 6.2 km (3.8 mi) from Organos Beach. .You can enjoy free WiFi, fans and irons/ironing boards, featured in all 5 cabins. .Enjoy access to boat tours, ecotours and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Reserva Curu - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curú - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Organos Beach - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Playa Gigante - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 22 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Maria Guadalupe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Soda Esmeralda. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Liz Seafood Macho - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ginana - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Soda Chu - ‬17 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
As a guest of El Gecko, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at El Gecko. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Paquera cabin.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2019
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
El Gecko offers 5 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • 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

Living spaces

  • Window screens

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 lift
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at El Gecko?

El Gecko offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Gecko?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Gecko on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$62.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at El Gecko?

Yep, El Gecko has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to El Gecko?

The closest beach to El Gecko is Isla Tortuga Beach (5.9 km).

Does El Gecko serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Gecko?

No, El Gecko does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Gecko?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Gecko?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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