Occupying a prime location in Pietermaritzburg, the beautiful Victorian capital of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, Gecko Hill is an extremely popular bed and breakfast / self catering destination. Situated a mere 800 metres from the popular Cascades shopping centre in the leafy northern suburb of Montrose, and less than 5 minutes drive to the Liberty Midlands Mall and the N3 highway, our locality appeals to businesses, tourists and athletes alike. World class mountain bike trails are on our doorstep while the start of the internationally acclaimed Comrades Marathon and the Duzi Canoe Marathon are a few minutes drive away. The theme at Gecko Hill is rustic African in keeping with our thriving indigenous garden. Guests are assured of a comfortable, peaceful stay with a personal yet non-intrusive touch. We encourage guests to relax and appreciate the garden, bird life and lovely views of the forested hills overlooking the Montrose valley. We offer the following accommodation types: Two self-catering cottages: “Acacia Cottage”; “Stinkwood Cottage” One en-suite room: “Aloe Suite” and... “The Lodge”

Pitermaritzburg,the beautiful capital city of KwaZulu-Natal,has it all! Surrounded by the lush green hills of the Midlands to the north and the drier bushveld to the east, the city offers a fantastic tourist base which has few equals. Rich cultural, sporting and recreational activites are to be found either within the city locale, or within a short drive. The beautiful beaches of the warm Indian Ocean, the majestic Drakensberg mountain range, game and nature reserves, mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing, sailing and skiing, arts and crafts routes...all these and more are waiting to be explored and are sure to keep our guests returning for more.

FROM DURBAN: Take the N3 highway to Pietermaritzburg. Continue on the highway towards Harrismith. Glide left onto the Armitage/Sanctuary Road off ramp. Keep to the left lane until the traffic circle. Continue right around the circle and turn left up Town Bush Road towards Grey's Hospital & Montrose. Pass Greys Hospital on the left. Continue through the robots at Montgomery Drive [All Saints Church is situated on the opposite left corner]. Pass under the bridge. Take the first turn left into Neden Road. Continue past Lone Tree Place. Gecko Hill is the second house on the left - 7 Neden Road. Look out for the green sign showing a white gecko on a face brick wall and white gates. FROM JOHANNESBURG: Pass the village of Hilton on the N3 highway. As you descend Town Hill turn left onto the Peter Brown off ramp. At the T-junction, turn left into Peter Brown Drive. After a short drive, turn right into Francis Staniland. Continue descending about 2km to the T-junction at the end. Turn left into Neden Road. Be prepared to turn almost immediately right into the driveway of 7 Neden Road [Gecko Hill], recognized by white gates and a green sign showing a white gecko on a face brick wall.