Purple Gecko Guesthouse  Verified Listing

No matter if you are on holiday, on business or just passing through, Purple Gecko Guesthouse is an unparalleled experience in comfort and luxury.

A full breakfast is served in the dining area and dinner is only served on Monday to Fridays only. The tranquility of the beautiful gardens sets the scene for guests to enjoy a superb breakfast and for newlyweds, there is an exquisite honeymoon-suite with a romantic spa. Energetic businessmen can exercise in the sparkling lap pool before breakfast or just relax after a hard day's work.

The unique decor, with a gecko theme, excellent cuisine, and location of The Purple Gecko are all ingredients that make up the perfect recipe for an unforgettable stay.

The four-star rating and endorsement by the South African Grading Council indicate that any discerning traveler can expect true quality, luxury, and excellent service when visiting The Purple Gecko - "The Place To Be!"

The Guesthouse consists of seventeen luxuriously appointed units, each with its own en-suite bathroom and private entrance, mini bar, tea facilities and DStv.

Lydenburg is ideally situated near world-famous attractions like Dullstroom, Sabie, Pilgrim's Rest, God's Window, Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon. Rock engravings, once a Republic, gold, Anglo Boer, and Frontier wars – many a story can be told about the famous, and at times, infamous people who have traveled this way!

No matter if you are on holiday, on business or just passing through, Purple Gecko Guesthouse is an unparalleled experience in comfort and luxury.

We offer accommodation with or without breakfast included. Dinner can be served on request and we are fully licensed. Lunch boxes can be ordered for lunch.

On the premises we also have a gym, swimming pool and Wi-Fi Internet, as well as a laundry service available.

Lydenburg experiences a climate typical of the Mpumalanga middle veld with cold nights and warm days. Its central location - only 290kms from Pretoria - makes it the ideal stopover to explore not only the well known Kruger National Park but also the many new routes which are ideal for adventure lovers and particularly 4x4 trail enthusiasts.

Painters, woodcarvers, stained glass artists and botanical sketch artists are just some of the talented creatives residing in Lydenburg. An annual exhibition is held in the Civic Center to display and market their wares which attracts tourists from all over the world seeking to pick up their own piece of art to display back home.

A great attraction in the area is the Lydenburg Waterfall - consisting of 3 stunning waterfalls. It is regarded as one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Mpumalanga and definitely an enchanting sight to see. Two of the falls lie next to each other and plunge into a deep pool which feeds the third. It’s a mesmerizing sight that draws a continuous flow of people every day. Other attractions in Lydenburg include historic memorials, nature reserves, and other splendid sights and even some marvelous hidden fishing spots.

There are many accommodation establishments available in Lydenburg and all are of very high quality. From bed and breakfast accommodation to backpacking and camping areas - you are truly spoilt for choice and guaranteed a delightful stay in Lydenburg.