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Gecko Hotel El Paredon

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel with outdoor pool

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Panoramic Loft | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, bed sheets
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Gecko Hotel El Paredon captures the essence of tropical relaxation with its laid-back atmosphere. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool, lounge on the sunny terrace, or sample delicious meals at the restaurant. Previous visitors consistently praise their stay experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Junior Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, bed sheets

Junior Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Loft | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, bed sheets

Panoramic Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Calle, Lote 2, Caserio El Milagro, El Paredon, Sipacate, Escuintla Department, 05021

What's nearby

  • Puerto San Jose Beach - 46 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Aquamagic - 47 min drive - 22.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafecito Del Mar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pez Paredón - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pacifico - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Swell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Tiburon - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gecko Hotel El Paredon

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Gecko Hotel El Paredon and take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a nature reserve, and outdoor furniture
  • Wedding services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Gecko Hotel El Paredon have comforts such as premium bedding.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 8 for adults and USD 5 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 8

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 8 for adults, and USD 5 to 8 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 8

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Property is also known as

Gecko Hotel El Paredon Hotel
Gecko Hotel El Paredon Sipacate
Gecko Hotel El Paredon Hotel Sipacate

Frequently asked questions

Does Gecko Hotel El Paredon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:30 PM.

Is Gecko Hotel El Paredon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gecko Hotel El Paredon?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Gecko Hotel El Paredon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gecko Hotel El Paredon?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Gecko Hotel El Paredon located?

This El Paredon hotel is on the beach, 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from Puerto San Jose Beach, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Chiquimulilla Canal and Aquamagic.

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Reviews

Gecko Hotel El Paredon Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small property beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JULIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is in good shape I enjoyed the swimming pool decent size, clean,and staff very helpful also the view from dining area on the 2nd floor was very nice, ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing family owned hotel. Definitely a great place to get away and kid friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect little spot for our two day getaway. Ac worked perfectly, the staff was friendly, the pool the perfect little spot to cool down and the beda confy (pillows a bit stiff for my taste, but survived). I liked the convenience of orsering drinks and breakfast from there and then we'd walk to town for lunch and dinner. Maybe a 10 minute walk on the beach from Cocori. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vibes!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and clean. Good food and drinks. Super close to the ocean. If you’re going to El Paredon this is a good choice. No hot showers but it’s pretty hot outside all the time anyway. This place is a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay at the Gecko it was nice to be outside the main center for some quiet and the cocktails were excellent. The team arranged my taxi transfer to the airport so it was easy exit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot for a surf getaway. Steps from the beach but a couple hundred meters down from the party/hang/party at the surf clubs. Nice staff, convenient kitchen and bar service, chill pool - peaceful and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PABLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice small cozy hotel with a great tasting hamburger on the menu. This is very close to the busy streets in El Paredon but with enough distance to be quiet and avoid the noise and business. It's just a few meters away from the beach, which is awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They couldn’t find my reservation. Took them a while to locate it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice but awful

Looks nice but if you’re happy without sleep beyond 1am (this is the time of typing this) they will play loud music at the bar - other guests will be disrespectful of your stay and you won’t get any sleep ! Ac works in the room - showers are ok (but cold) — rooms are comfortable (although you can sleep until the noise has stopped.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a family.

Nice place to spend time with the family. Clean and good pool. It would be great to get Coen towels every day, perhaps we should have asked. Food and drinks are ok. We ended up going elsewhere for breakfast most mornings. We ended up buying a lot of bottled water everywhere in El Paredon, it would be great if they have waterfilters you can fill your bottle up with, like we saw in most places in Guatemala. The accommodation was good, comfortable beds, lots of fans as there is no airco, spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gina

roads were closed in Guatemala. no refund whatsoever....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonito hotel muy bien ubicado
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En general bien con la limpieza y buen ambiente de la piscina y restaurante, aunque las almohadas no apropiadas y la habitación necesita arreglar el sifón del lava manos. La playa muy cerca y accesible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Leticia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me guatan las instalaciones
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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