Rua Rita Lourenço da Silveira 325, Lagoa da Conceicao, Florianópolis, SC, 88062-060
What's nearby
Joaquina Dunes - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Federal University of Santa Catarina - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
Mole Beach - 15 min drive - 4.3 km
Joaquina Beach - 18 min drive - 5.2 km
Barra da Lagoa Beach - 29 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Florianópolis (FLN-Hercílio Luz Intl.) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Rufus Bar - 7 min walk
Lay Back Beer Park - 6 min walk
Lagoa Oriental - 7 min walk
Inca Bar de Cervejas Florianópolis - 6 min walk
Bob's - 7 min walk
About this property
Geckos Hostel
At Geckos Hostel, you'll be 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Joaquina Beach and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Barra da Lagoa Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–11 AM
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Racquetball/squash
Mountain biking
Horse riding/hire
Kayaking
Canoeing
Pool table
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Pool loungers
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Arcade/games room
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Oven
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BRL 17 per person
Towels are available for an extra charge of BRL 3 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
Children & extra beds
Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years of age must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Geckos Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Geckos Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Geckos Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, kayaking and mountain biking. Additional recreation on-site includes racquetball/squash. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Geckos Hostel also has a garden.
What's the area around Geckos Hostel like?
Geckos Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Joaquina Dunes and 6 minutes' walk from Canto dos Aracas.
Geckos Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Dec 2022
Party hostel
Nice party hostel.
Perfect for weekends or when you want to meet people.
The owner & the staff are very cool.
It gets a bit too noisy when you want to rest like people playing ping-pong at 11PM & also when you try to work during the day with loud music in the common areas.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2022
Agilidade
Foram muito ágeis, pois eu havia reservado um quarto errado e prontamente me ajudaram. Nota 10!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Mar 2020
Bom para fazer amigos, conforto deixa a desejar
Muito bom local para fazer amigos. No entanto, o preço estava exorbitante e o quarto pouco confortável.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2020
Otimo atendimento
Foi ótimo para me atender, pois já estava preparada para comunicar comigo, pois sou surda.
Claudia
Claudia, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
7 Jun 2019
Não conseguir durmi
Bom espaço e internamento porém quartos bagunçados muito barulho impossível durmo nesse local, apesar de barata as diárias, deixou a desejar nas prestações de serviços, tudo é cobrado na diria um simples cadeado pequeno pra trancar o armário e cobrado 2.00 por diária, e outros itens básicos não gostei não indico pra quem procura um conforto
Eduardo
Eduardo, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2019
Excelente hospedagem
Geckos hostel é ótimo para quem deseja conhecer novas pessoas. O hostel é bem localizado, limpo e com ótimo preço. Quando voltar em Floripa, com certeza voltarei no geckos hostel!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2019
I stayed for 3 weeks at Geckos Hostel & and I enjoyed my time here a lot!
Why?
+ The people who works here were all very lovely & kind.
+ All of the hostel was really clean all the time.
+ It's such a calm atmosphere.
+ It is near to a lot of bars & clubs.
+ You get a very tasty BBQ once a week.
+ You meet a lot of nice people from different countries.
I would recommend this hostel to everybody who wants to visit Floripa!!
Thank you guys for this pretty time!
Verified traveller
14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2019
Verified traveller
14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2018
Adorei!!! Loved it!
Hostel really really proper. Cleaned everyday!!!
Staff very friendly and helpful. Rafa is so nice, funny and kind that you will feel like home :-) Thank you so much!!!
Localisation perfect and safe.
Go for it!
Hélène Alix
Hélène Alix, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 2018
de boa na lagoa
Um excelente local, boas acomodações, bom atendimento!!! A localização é perfeita!!!
EDNA
EDNA, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Jul 2018
Verified traveller
6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2018
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2018
Cleber
Cleber, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Dec 2017
Ótimo lugar
Hostel bem legal, limpo , ambiente bem agradável , perto de tudo na lagoa da Conceição , voltarei e recomendo !
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 May 2017
Muito bom!
Ótimo hostel. Localização excelente, perto de bares, restaurantes e supermercados. O Staff foi incrível e gostaria de manter contato com todos! Ficaria de novo por lá! Somente não senti muita segurança quanto ao quarto não ter chaves mas não tive nenhum problema em relação a isso!
Mayara
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
8 Oct 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Jan 2016
turma muito educada. pessoal simpático. alguns problemas com infraestrutura. o café da manhã poderia oferecer uma alimentação mais alternativa e sucos naturais ao invés de artificiais. mas de todo modo uma ótima localização e atendimento.
MARCIO
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Dec 2015
Muy acogedor!!
Tomás el autobus desde la estación de Autobuses local en el centro de la ciudad (Plataforma A bus Núm° 330 ó 320) llegás a la terminal de la Lagoa da Conceicao de ahí tomás el Bus N°363 para Playa Joaquina y te deja justo en la puerta del Hostal!! Muy cerca de Supermercados y paradas de coles para visitar el resto de las playas. Buena ubicación!! :)