we were staying in few different backpackers before we found this backpacker. it is pretty easy to find a good place in the CBD if u are a party person. we like drinking but still need a good sleep for traveling. after we've been staying with few place in the town we were so exhausted, we couldn't even sleep. this... more

I feel a bit bad for the owner of Gecko Hostel, as perhaps he has been traumatized by years of handling backpackers. Most hostel owners take their role in stride, because they know it's in their best business interests to be friendly and accomodating. But the Gecko owner is not just an incompetent businessman, he's also very mean. I stayed... more

We booked for one nights accomodation with our nine year old daughter, however after five minutes in the room i had been severely bitten by bed bugs. There were signs on the office doors that sleeping bags were not to be used, however as only sheets were provided i can understand how the bugs may have arrived. In addition to... more

I stayed at Geckos in the wet season (january) it was quiet, but i cant understand why, the tropics are so much more beautiful in the wet! we still lyed around the pool all day and got sun tans! i met some great people while at the hostel, it has a real "home" feel. Its not too big and not... more