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Gecko's Place

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 16 reviews for Gecko's Place
Cleanliness
4.3/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.3/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Jenny D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jenny D

Comfortable accommodation and attentive host.

We were a family of 5 adults. The cabin is spacious and well equipped. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our hosts took time to give us a tour of the area and shared intersting facts. It's a perfect destination if you enjoy beach walks, hiking, fishing and offroading.

Gecko's Place 's response

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and it was lovely to meet you and your family. Hope to see you back here again sometime. Sandra

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Tamara V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tamara V
Family with teenagers

Paradise.

Absolutely wonderful, everyone was so friendly and a short walk across the street to the most amazing beach. The gardens are beautiful and so lush. We had a few issues getting there because of traffic and the rain, but the host was so understanding and accommodating. Thank you!

Gecko's Place 's response

We are very glad you enjoyed your stay at Gecko's Place. Hope to see you again soon.

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Elfreda O - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Elfreda O
With partner

Affordable.

Basic affordable stay.

Debbie T - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Debbie T
With partner

The campsite was very basic - camping in someone's garden.

The toilet and shower were clean, but precarious plumbing and electrics. Sadly the beach, although across the road was filthy, but not the fault of the owner, Louie, who was friendly and helpful. I would not recommend a trip to Port St Johns.

Gecko's Place 's response

I am very sorry to hear you did not enjoy Port St. John's. Unfortunately, there was a massive storm shortly before your visit, hence the debris on the beach. Beach clean-ups are done regularly, but sometimes nature has its own way and it also shows us how much plastic, etc is floating in the ocean.

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Tania S - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tania S
With friends

Very friendly host, lovely and safe spot.

Gecko's place had quick responses and a great camping site with green grass and lots of shade.

Gecko's Place 's response

We are glad you had a good time at Gecko's Place. Hope to see you back soon.

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Graham P - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Graham P
On business

Relaxing atmosphere. Value for Money.

Ghekos Place is situated on the Wild Coast near Port St Johns. The cabin had all the necessary items needed for a stay, however, be prepared or its a long drive (~20 minutes plus) to the nearest shop, but guess that's the uniqueness of the place. You can sit back and unwind after a day's work or if on holiday even better all day. The beach is a short walk away. I hope to be back again.

Gecko's Place 's response

We'd love to see you again Graham.

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Marieta M - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marieta M
With partner

Mooi omgewing by see.

Mooi kampplek met vriendelike personeel. Ablusie kort egter aandag.

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Beautiful setting by the sea.

Nice campsite with friendly staff. However, ablution needs attention.

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Fienie G - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Fienie G
Family with teenagers

Pragtige ligging, vriendelike mense, 'n klipgooi van die strand af.

Net vir ervare en geharde kampeerders!

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Beautiful location, friendly people, a stone's throw from the beach.

Only for experienced and hardy campers!

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Gecko's Place 's response

Baie dankie, ek is bly julle het julle vakansie geniet.

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Tertia E - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tertia E
Large group

Onvergeetlike avontuur.

Geckos Place het diep in ons harte gekruip. Ons was ‘n familie van 14 mense wat vir 2 weke gekamp het. Ons vat baie mooi herinneringe saam. Die see se gedruis in ons ore was fantasties. Die strand is letterlik oorkant die pad. Daar was altyd warm water in die storte, maar die hele groep voel die badkamers het dringende opgradering nodig. Die toilette het dikwels nie gewerk nie. Joseph het wel elke keer die probleem kom oplos. Die storte en toilette was nie altyd skoon nie en die dak lek as dit reën wat maak dat daar geen spasie is vir handdoeke en klere nie. Joseph was ‘n staatmaker in meer as een opsig, altyd gereed om te help. Die kampplek is omhein. Ons het nooit onveilig gevoel nie. Patches, oom Louis se hond, het ons bederf met gereelde kampbesoeke. Sy is ‘n pragtige dier en kruip maklik in jou hart in. Die plaaslike mense van Port St. Johns is vriendelik, behulpsaam en goedgesind. Daar is soveel mooi goed om te sien. Geckos Place het groot potensiaal. Oom Louis, ons het baie lekker gebly, dink net dis dalk tyd vir ‘n badkamer upgrade.

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Unforgettable adventure.

Geckos Place has crept deep into our hearts. We were a family of 14 people who camped for 2 weeks. We take many beautiful memories together. The sound of the sea in our ears was fantastic. The beach is literally across the road. There was always hot water in the showers, but the whole group felt the bathrooms needed an urgent upgrade. The toilets often did not work. Joseph did come to solve the problem every time. The showers and toilets were not always clean and the roof leaks when it rains leaving no space for towels and clothes. Joseph was a stalwart in more ways than one, always ready to help. The campsite is fenced. We never felt unsafe. Patches, Uncle Louis' dog, spoiled us with regular camp visits. She is a beautiful animal and easily creeps into your heart. The local people of Port St. Johns is friendly, helpful and good-natured. There are so many beautiful things to see. Geckos Place has great potential. Uncle Louis, we had a great stay, just think it might be time for a bathroom upgrade.

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Toerie V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Toerie V
Family with young children

Wonderlik, ideaal vir kinders!

Dit het ons verwagtinge oortree, als was perfek. Sal vir seker weer daar bly.

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Great, great for kids!

It exceeded our expectations, als was perfect. Will stay there again for sure.

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Juliet M - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Juliet M
Family with teenagers

Heerlike kampplek met alles wat jy nodig het.

Ons het heerlik gekamp, die see en strand is net oorkant die kampterrein. Die pad daarheen was 'n verrassing. Miskien sal 'n bord met "Geckos Place" by die afdraai by die brug mens gerusstel dat jy op die regte pad is.

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Lovely campsite with everything you need.

We had a great camp, the sea and beach are just opposite the campsite. The road there was a surprise. Perhaps a "Geckos Place" sign at the turn off at the bridge will reassure you that you are on the right track.

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Talitha R - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Talitha R
With partner

Awesome.

Enige tyd aan te beveel.

Gecko's Place 's response

Good day Talitha,

Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Please visit again.

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Kevin P - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Kevin P
Family with teenagers

Disappointing.

We never met owners, took over an hour to be informed by one of the staff where our campsite was. Never met the manager/owner. No shade, power, water, dustbin or braai facilities on our stand. Battled to get out the gate. Was very disappointed. In a truly beautiful location though.

Gecko's Place 's response

Good day, Kevin,
I am sorry that you had an unpleasant stay.
I'm a very surprised that you never met the owner, Louie. He said he came over to you and offered you a braai stand but you said you had one.
As for shade, it's a new camping site as you saw. They have planted trees but unfortunately, they take a while to grow. I will make a note on the web page saying shade.
I also know that there is normally an extension to each site if this was ni ot the case I will tell them to check
About the gate, I have asked Louie to purchase enough remotes for each quest.
This will be noted and corrected.
Once again we are sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay.
I'm sure if you do visit again you will find a more favourable stay.
Brenda

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Maritza v - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maritza v
Family with young children

Fantastiese ligging en baie rustig.

Baie lekker kampeerstaanplekke. Beperkte staanplekke wat dit uniek maak en nie oorvol nie. Louie maak seker dat mens nie anders kan as om lekker te kuier nie. Kort stappie tot op strand.

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Fantastic location and very peaceful.

Very nice camping pitches. Limited pitches that make it unique and not overcrowded. Louie makes sure that you can't help but have a good time. Short walk to the beach.

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Gecko's Place 's response

Dear Maritza
Glad you enjoyed your stay
Please do visit again

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Jeanette K - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanette K
With friends

Baie oulike plek.

Sal dit vir almal aanbeveel.

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Very cute place.

Would recommend it to everyone.

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Zurina E - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zurina E
With partner

Fantasties.

DIt was regtig so mooi soos op die foto's en die gasheer was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam, ek sal graag weer gaan.

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Fantastic.

It was really as beautiful as the pictures and the host was very friendly and helpful, I would love to go again.

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Gecko's Place 's response

Dag Zurina,
Baie dankie ons sien uit na u volgende besoek.
Louis en Jackie

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  • Capacity: 110 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Poenskop Road, Agate Terrace, Port St Johns, 5120, Eastern Cape
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