Title: Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=15711346&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Lodge with an outdoor pool, near Samara Beach ## Photo gallery for Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde ![Outdoor pool - Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/e1ac95de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property - Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/edae609f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/a95a6837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Horseback riding - Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/3bca473d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from room - Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/98f135ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde offers a garden retreat with a quiet arcade/game room. Cyclists enjoy scenic paths, and relaxation seekers can book a spa massage. The property features an outdoor pool, library, laundry facilities, and WiFi in all rooms. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Pool - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 8 - Dec. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=15711346&PinnedHotelID=15711346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=15711346&PinnedHotelID=15711346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 9 - Dec. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=15711346&PinnedHotelID=15711346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=15711346&PinnedHotelID=15711346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=15711346&PinnedHotelID=15711346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=15711346&PinnedHotelID=15711346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=15711346&PinnedHotelID=15711346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=15711346&PinnedHotelID=15711346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen ![Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/a40bcf7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Kitchen Refrigerator Minibar (some free items) LCD TV 2 bedrooms - 646 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed ![Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/7db4af80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Refrigerator Minibar (some free items) Ceiling fan Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Room ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/dfd53126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Refrigerator Minibar (some free items) TV Ceiling fan Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen ![Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/18f88a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Kitchen Refrigerator Minibar (some free items) LCD TV Separate bedroom - 452 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool ![Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/a73fec2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool ### Highlights Soundproofed Private pool Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator Minibar (some free items) LCD TV Renovated in 2015 - 1507 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette ![Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/26e19de1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Kitchenette Refrigerator Minibar (some free items) LCD TV Ceiling fan Hair dryer - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen ![Free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15711400/15711346/26b8d13c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator Minibar (some free items) Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Ceiling fan - 452 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Airport (LIR) - 141 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬3 min drive - ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬3 min drive - ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Gusto Beach Club - Samara - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Lodge near Samara Beach Consider a stay at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Luggage storage, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance - Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items). 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Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - Massage ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 8 buildings - Built in 2008 - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free minibar (limited items) - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Ceiling fan - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 for adults and USD 10 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Hotel Pequeño Gecko Verde Sámara Pequeño Gecko Verde Sámara Hotel Pequeño Gecko Verde Samara Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Samara El Pequeño Gecko Verde Samara El Pequeno Gecko Verde Samara Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Lodge Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Sámara Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Lodge Sámara ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde? ### Is Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde? ### What time is check-out at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde? ### Does Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Reviews ## Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 30 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 9.6/10 Staff & service ### 8.2/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.2/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaylie Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a great stay. Lovely owners with helpful suggestions. ##### Kaylie Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol Apr 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### loved this spot Wonderful place, great service! ##### carol Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonya Jan 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful time. The property is gorgeous, lush, and vibrant. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The perfect place to stay! ##### Sonya ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caitlin Jan 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay! We stayed in the family suite with the private pool and it was absolutely perfect. Its a short drive/walk/scoot to town which makes for a nice quiet stay while still being close to all amenities. The staff were amazing and the little soda on the corner was delicious. Thanks! ##### Caitlin Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Jan 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Villas are gorgeous. Property is lush and well maintained. It's a bit of an adventure getting there but has access to a fairly secluded beach. ##### Thomas ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great out of the way location. You can walk to the beach from here. Tonnes of wildlife wight under the deck! ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Dec 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I highly recommend this place.it is extremely beautiful & comfortable. The breakfast was a terrific way to start the day. Lots of amazing places to visit near by.the staff are all truly wonderful helpful people. I will go back. ##### Susan Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Jungle Paradise This small hotel sits in the jungle underneath tall trees just filled with howler monkeys. It is delightful. The landscaping is lovely, the pool is clean and refreshing, and the proprietors are friendly and helpful. We loved it! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2C3B7ED797E4F11E66E6D97DD097BB5F69534A711711292058070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6676E8EA23D50F3BD271180BEF5DB9FBA4DBE8931711292057603.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Peggy Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### pat Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Road and access to and from hotel is rough and not friendly user for driver. ##### pat Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michelle Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities The property is nice, but the facilities are run down. Our shower head barely worked. It didn’t work enough to take a real shower. The room was tiny. We had a small refrigerator, no kitchen as I thought when I booked it. Nowhere to put your bags so they had to stay on the floor. I had an emergency at had and had to cut my trip by a week. The other two hotels I had to cancel were completely accommodating and refunded me my money. This one didn’t care. They just said I have to pay the full price. The pool was really nice and a couple of the staff were very sweet. That made it an okay stay. ##### Michelle Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### James Nov 21, 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were told breakfast was included when we checked in, when we checked out we were billed for it. When I confronted the manager she literally went on their Expedia site and changed it to not included breakfast, right in front of me! When I reserved my bungalow I was told only the largest was available, 2 people in a sleep 7, so I reserved it, the property was not sold out. I was told because I had the one that has a kitchen I had to pay for breakfast because I could have cooked my own! I don't vacation and rent the most expensive villa to cook for myself. Also the TV did not work while we were there, could not sign into NetFlix or Prime, NO english channels and staff could not fix it. There is no A/C in living room/kitchen where you want to hang out, only in bedrooms, so you have to just lay in bed when your'e not out or it's raining. I brought up multiple inconsistent immenities and she would just change the wording on their Expedia site as I spoke. They would not even offer a discount on breakfast to get a better review, they just ignored me, typical French. They are obviously new to hospitality and are not interested in making a customer a happy or a return customer. Also we are both handicapped and staff were aware of it since we use canes and cannot walk well, not once did staff offer to help us with unloading or loading luggage. We do not recommend this place. If you have reservations I would think twice and rebook somewhere else. ##### James ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities They were great and even jumpstarted our car when it wouldn’t start. ##### Kristina Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elias Jun 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best hotel in samara Amazingly ##### Elias Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Gecko review We had an amazing stay at this lodge. The only thing that was a surprise to us was the cabin had a full kitchen. I didn’t notice that when we booked. But the cabins with the full kitchen do not include breakfast. You could order breakfast for an extra cost. We arrived in the evening and did not bring any food to cook. So we ended up purchasing the breakfast that came with most of the rooms. It was a little frustrating since we spent more than we usually spend on rooms. The pool was also very cold. It was a very nice property. And out of the way of the busy town. If you’re looking for dinner a little later, you will have to travel into town by car. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Terrence Mar 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property nestled in the jungle makes you feel like you are in another world yet its location is close enough to the beaches and offerings of Samara. Highly recommended ##### Terrence Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine, Huntsville Jan 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice property surrounded by luscious vegetation. Staff was great and breakfast delicious. The bed/mattress definitely needs an upgrade. The rooms are outdated but very clean. It’s very close to downtown and the beautiful beach. ##### Christine Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna Jan 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a great trip ##### Joanna Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Nov 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff, great pool, clean rooms, yummy breaakfast ##### Robert Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos Jul 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Muy bueno Súper privado, silencioso, pocos huéspedes, la comida de la zona excelente! ##### Carlos Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Un lugar muy tranquilo y relajante apenas para salir del bullicio dela ciudad y muy cerca de la playa.. y doña Mauriel la administradora muy exelente persona y muy amable...y la haviatacion demasiado comoda ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### olivier Dec 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing stay Just perfect. Surrounded by nature and very clean. Amazing ##### olivier Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Exactly what we expected. It was nice being away from the hubhub of town. Bed wasn’t super comfy. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse Jan 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Place to Stay in Samara!! We had a great time!!! The place is so cozy and friendly we would return again in a heartbeat. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was so helpful when booking surf lessons for us. It’s far enough from Samara Beach to be quiet, but close enough to get there in an under 5 minute drive. ##### Jesse Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel Nov 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic Stay in a Jungle Oasis We had a fabulous stay at El Pequeno Gecko Verde, it is a true jungle oasis! Our kids, ages 5 & 7 loved the walk through the jungle to the secret beach and the pool was the perfect way to cool off in the afternoons. My son especially loved the banana milkshakes! The location was perfect for us, lovely and quiet, a 5 minute walk to Buenavista beach for sunset and about 10 mins walk down the street to a the bakery/soda . We enjoyed being out of town and had a car if we wanted to go into town for dinner. Muriel & Fabrice made us feel very welcome, their breakfast was delicious! We will definitely be back, hopefully sooner rather than later! ##### Rachel Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Nov 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr schöne Anlage mit gutem Frühstück! 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