Gecko Beach House

Pure magic. Had read some of the mixed reviews and almost didn’t book Gecko but am still thanking God that I did. This hotel left me in a daze; the property was pure bliss, huge lawns, plentiful pool chairs and bali beds, no “minimums” for the best ones, beautiful dining room with amazing food, and best of all INCLUDED beach chairs right on the most sandy stretch of beach on Playa Migjorn. I visited a few other areas of Migjorn and many of the other hotels “on the beach” are really on rock and coral beds, not sandy parts. The room was confortable and well-appointed, balcony had a great view even for the basic room. The staff were probably the best part, especially the head waiter in the restaurant and front desk staff. They greet you by name and remember your room number, they make you feel like a regular who has returned home. I cannot recommend this property enough. Front desk will also reserve pool or beach chairs for you if you ask the night before but I had no problem getting one at all even with the hotel full. The beach chairs being right on the sand and included for hotel guests (contrary to prior reviews) was really a huge bonus!

A fantastic beachside retreat with true boutique charm. The atmosphere at Gecko Beach House is relaxed yet elegant – perfect for anyone looking to unwind in style. The location is simply stunning: right on the beach with panoramic views of the turquoise Mediterranean. The rooms are beautifully designed with a clean, minimalist aesthetic that matches the calm island vibe. Every detail is thought through – from the comfortable bedding to the natural lighting and subtle decor. We loved waking up to the sea breeze and falling asleep to the sound of waves. The outdoor pool area and lounge spaces are immaculate, and the staff provide a top-notch service without being intrusive. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. Whether you’re here for a romantic stay, a peaceful solo escape, or simply a few days of digital detox, this is one of Formentera’s best-kept secrets. We’ll definitely be back!

Very small rooms, we had to put our suitcase on the balcony! The service at breakfast was not good. The staff are lovely but inexperienced and you wait a long time for any ordered food/drinks which often came wrong. The location is good but you need a car.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about this hotel. The location is quiet and right on the beach. Our room was beautiful, chicly-designed, and had a terrace with a view of the pool and the sea. All staff were exceptionally friendly and eager to help - with dinner reservations, general questions, and even provided assistance when we had an issue with our rental scooter.||The buffet breakfast which was included in our room rate was absolutely delicious and contained plenty of wonderful options, including meats, cheese, fruit, and pastries, as well as a variety of egg dishes made to order. Coffee was also excellent. We had lunch at the hotel several times, dinner our first night, room service, as well as food and drinks by the pool and everything we had was excellent.||Especially memorable was the hotel staff left a hand-written note and a bottle of cava on my husband's birthday. It was so incredibly thoughtful and really made a lasting impression. Without question we would stay here again and could not have been more pleased with Gecko Beach House Hotel.||Two things which were a little unclear which potential guests might find helpful:||1. While beachfront, the hotel does not have their own sun beds on the sand. These are operated by the local municipality and cost I believe 10 euros each.||2. The pool area (called the Gecko Beach Club) is open to non-hotel guests for a daily rate. As I understood it, there are no sun beds around the pool reserved for the exclusive use of hotel guests, and while not an issue during our stay, I was nevertheless concerned we might not have access to one if there were a lot of day pass-holders. There is, however, a quiet area with Balinese beds called Gecko Gardens on the other side of the hotel and away from the pool which is reserved exclusively for guests.

Just excellent. Great location. Delightful staff, really good food and BBQ fish. Easy parking. This 30 room hotel is a real gem and we will be back ! Thank you.

Sadly a negative experience with disrespectful treatment by some staff members and a non-friendly vibe towards children. We are staying at a hotel nearby, and came for breakfast two days in a row. First time, they wanted to charge full-price for my two year old for the breakfast buffet although she had only had a couple of bites from my plate. Thankfully they took it off the bill. However, the next morning when we came back for breakfast again, we were told by the waiter that they were full and could not give us a table, and that there was not enough food (the restaurant was two thirds empty and the buffet was full…). I politely questioned that, and was then given a table by the manager. However, the waiter then said aloud in a nasty tone in Spanish (twice) “todos aqui son criados” - which means: everyone here is entitled/spoiled. I calmly confronted him about it as I speak Spanish and understood what he said, and he ignored me. I told his manager and she acted as if I had misunderstood what had been said. I explained I knew very well what that saying means, upon which she responded by saying that the staff are very stressed. It was a very disappointing experience and we will not be coming back. You would think that given their prices they would be able to provide a better and more professional service. Sadly that was not the case for us :(

Formentera is a magical destination and The Gecko Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy this natural and unspoilt island.|Being our second trip here, we were delighted to find it unchanged with the same staff as friendly as ever. The food is always great and the chilled and relaxed atmosphere is a tonic for the soul.

Stayed at this hotel last year and absolutely loved it.|Beautiful place with generally very good friendly staff.|What lets it down is the food. It really doesn't measure up for a hotel of this calibre. It fails on both the presentation which s very basic and the taste. Had 3 very mediocre meals. |Caesar Salad - everything just placed separately around the plate, lettuce only swarming in dressing|Seabass - over cooked but nice grilled vegetables as a side|Beef stir fry - thick heavy sauce, fatty beef and over cooked vegetables.|We were asked if we enjoyed the beef as we had hardly eaten any. I said as you have asked it's not for me. When pressed I said what I don't like about it. The waiter then proceeded to tell me he had eaten it and it was delicious and maybe it just wasn't to my taste but nothing wrong with it. - not good practice when I said the beef was fatty etc. I just told him he asked for my feedback and wasn't interested in how he found it. Quite rude from a waiter. The rest of the waiting and general staff were lovely.|Very disappointed and have no desire to return as the whole point to stay in a nice hotel is to have food better than average. This was not even average.