About

**Please be reminded that our Basic Double Bed Private Shared Bathroom is Non-AC, only fan provided. please consider before you make a reservation.

Gecko Guesthouse has been welcoming backpackers since 2003, We are one of the older and livelier guesthouses in Pantai Cenang and have an on-site bar open til midnight.

Our location is excellent, just off the main road and 3 minutes walk to the beach and 10 minutes walk to Cenang Mall.

Our best asset is the lovely tropical garden area where one can relax, read a book, play online or simply swap stories with fellow travelers and make new friends. We offer various types of accommodation to suit your budget from dormitory to air-con rooms and have double and twin rooms available.

Property Policies & Conditions:

1. Cancellation policy: At least 1 day advance notice for free cancellation.
2. Check in from 12:00 to 23:00.
3. Check out before 12:00 noon.
4. Payment upon arrival by cash only.
5. Reception working hours 09:00-23:00.
6. Taxes is not included, A tourist tax of rm10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests & Heritage Tax (rm1) on the rooms per night. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

House Rules

Check In

12:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

7.9Very Good(479)
  • Value for Money
    8.6
  • Security
    8.2
  • Atmosphere
    6.7
  • Cleanliness
    7.5
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    6.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Gecko Guesthouse in Langkawi offers a relaxed and social atmosphere, perfect for backpackers. Guests praise its excellent location near the beach and shops, friendly staff, and the charming presence of many cats. Some recent reviews mention that dorm beds can be uncomfortable and that air conditioning might be weak in some rooms, but overall it's a great value stay.

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Stayed in May 2026
6.0
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Anonymous
Male, 31-40, Scotland
No idea why this place doesn't have worse reviews. The dorm has no lock or key so anyone can walk in off the streets. Metal bed frames are deafening when people change sleeping position. I had the weirdest annoying people staying who kept putting the lights on at 3am. Another kept on burping and farting loudly. Apparently private rooms are awful too and have no AC. Places was dead and most people checked out after one night including myself. That being said the staff were nice enough.
Stayed in Feb 2026
8.6
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elliott
Male, 25-30, Wales
Tom made the stay for me, feeding us breakfast and even dropping me to the ferry when I was in a rush. thank you tom x
Stayed in Feb 2026
8.6
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Anonymous
Female, 41+, England
liked the location, cheap places to eat , great hairdressers close by . Not far from the beach . Don’t like aircon and no aircon in my room .but had a fan , private rooms were quite reasonable price .very clean bathrooms . Only thing was no drinking hot water for tea , or cold water coming out of the cool water machine. Stopped working from time to time . It’s a nice hostel
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Location

Jalan Madrasah, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Malaysia
14.7km from city centre