Gecko Castle

Naledi Drive Meander Centre, Shop 5, 1110 Dullstroom, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>10</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
10 reviews
a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top at Gecko Castle in Dullstroom
a living room with couches and a table at Gecko Castle in Dullstroom
a white house with a green roof and a fence at Gecko Castle in Dullstroom
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Gecko Castle

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  • Entire home
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub

Just a 15-minute walk from Dullstroom Railway Station and 1.2 miles from Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre, Gecko Castle features accommodations in Dullstroom, with a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Bergendal Monument is 26 miles from the vacation home and Verloren Vallei Nature Reserve is 11 miles away. Featuring a balcony and garden views, the vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Belfast State Forest is 16 miles from the vacation home. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 111 miles from Gecko Castle.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • M
    South Africa South Africa
    “Loved the location. Very nice house. It felt like home. Was so peaceful and the fireplace was fantastic. We had a lovely stay. Thank you, we will be back.”
  • V
    Veronique
    South Africa South Africa
    “Self catering, big place with everything we needed.”
  • Patricia
    South Africa South Africa
    “There is nothing not to like, we made amazing memories and we enjoyed every moment. The house is elegant and it is nice and big.”

Managed by Dullstroom Accommodation

Company review score: 9.1Based on 8 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

A central reservations company based in the small town of Dullstroom, Mpumalanga that prides themselves on outstanding customer service and finding the perfect holiday for you.

Property info

Gecko castle is a lovely old fashioned, spacious family style house, good to have a “lekker kuier” with an indoor built in braai. Fully equipped kitchen, living area with a fire place and tv (please bring own decoder), 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The downstairs sleeper wood bar is ideal for watching rugby and spending time chatting with friends. The master bedroom upstairs has its own little patio looking out over the valley, with spectacular views. Downstairs has 1 twin bedroom, and 1 double bedroom, and this is duplicated upstairs. The double beds are double size, not queen. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs, and one downstairs, with an additional guest toilet. Big enough fenced garden where your children can run and play. The house is also pet friendly.

Neighborhood info

Dullstroom is a unique town in Mpumalanga often named the Scotland of South Africa. In the winters you can expect cold temperatures, red wine and fireplaces. In summer slightly higher temperatures, misty days and spectacular thunderstorms. There are many interesting restaurants to eat at with many different cuisines and menus, as well as numerous activities for family and friends. Please enquire by Dullstroom Accommodation offices for where to eat, family outings and things to do in the quaint little town.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Gecko Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Private entrance
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Gecko Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Gecko Castle

    • The prices at Gecko Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Gecko Castle is 2,450 feet from the center of Dullstroom. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Gecko Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Gecko Castle can accommodate this group size:

        • 8 guests

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Check-in at Gecko Castle is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gecko Castle on this page.

      • Gecko Castle has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 4 bedrooms

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, Gecko Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.