If you arrive at the Lauging Gecko expecting all the latest mod cons, then I am afraid you may be a little disapointed (who needs a pool or fitness suite with a beach on your doorstep?) However what you will receive here at the Lauging Gecko is a wonderful sense of Thai charm and a welcome like you would receive... More

We have already been five times here and always loved and enjoyed our stay. The owner Nui and his family are very welcoming and give this place a special charm. They make you feel welcome from the first minute. One of the last remained backpacker idyll that is like paradise in comparison to the mass tourism. Freshly made Thai food... More

If you expect a Hilton standard you should go somewhere else. If you are looking for good talk, nice people and family atmosphere you will find it here. You get a big bed, a cold shower, a fan, wifi and a hammock on the veranda. The place has laundry service and breakfast and drinks available if you want. And you... More

The rooms and surrounds are basic, bamboo bungalows with cold water, fans and everything looks like it could use a good scrub. However, the price is very reasonable and Nui and the communal, friendly atmosphere more than makes up for the low standards. If you've travelled elsewhere in Asia besides thailand then it really won't be that much of a... More

If you are expecting a Hilton style accommodation, go elsewhere! It's cheap, basic, has a soul, and the people working there are extremely helpful, especially the owner Nui. He helped us out with all the questions we had, from transport to what to do's. You will not regret this place if you can handle a bit of dirt and friendly... More

After only a day at the laughing gecko, we felt like part of the family. Nui and his ever-changing staff of friendly folks will make you feel right at home. The common area is full of fans, hammocks, and friendly dogs and people. Stay for the family dinners each night, they're delicious! The rooms (we stayed in a private bungalow)... More

Lots of good things to say about Laughing Gecko. The reservation process was good, (all by email), bamboo bungalow with basic amenities was great to experience for a few nights, met some fun and helpful guests from around the world and, of course, Nui was also so kind and helpful. For some guests, it may not be their idea of... More

Seriously, stay here. Laughing Gecko is an affordable oasis away from Krabi's exorbitant and gaudy resorts. The bungalow we stayed in was humble, clean, and cosy. The food on offer is delicious, authentic, and well-priced. Laughing Gecko is a short walk to interesting areas, including beaches and bars. The owner, Nui, was legitimately nice and helpful in organising everything from... More

This is the most fantastic guest house in all of Thailand (as my title suggests). The owner Nui is a wealth of knowledge and a honest and reliable man. He cooks a huge Buffet dinner every night and the food is beyond delicious. I had a fantastic time talking to him and the other guests and getting to know everybody... More