Welcome to the Emerald Gecko!

Come and experience this magnificent beach paradise! We are a budget traveler friendly place that characterizes the word "eco-tourism".
The Emerald Gecko is the brainchild of Benny and Lynda who gave up their city lives to make the fantastic Andaman Islands their home. For the past 5 years they have nurtured their first project, a mid-range resort called "The Wild Orchid" (www.wildorchidandaman.com) into a tremendous success. It was during this period that they interacted with many travelers from all across the globe and saw that there was no where on Havelock that catered to the conscious budget traveler who not only wanted affordable accommodation but also a bit of comfort and pampering. Emerald Gecko is a place where in addition to taking care of your basic needs (a clean and safe environment) there is a generous heap of gourmet food and fantastic island hospitality!

ACCOMMODATION

HUTS - Rs. 500.00 (includes breakfast for two)
Built with local produce of the islands, these 10 huts are basic accommodation with beach views and clean communal washrooms. Each of these lockable huts can accommodate two people. Facilities include: a comfortable bed, fan, mosquito net, small veranda and a sit out under the shade of the coconut palms. A cozy place to put your head down after a full day!

BAMBOO LODGES - Rs. 2,000 (includes breakfast for two)
The bamboo lodges are set among the palm fronds and are the probably the first of their kind in the world. Built with bamboo that has drifted from Burma, these split-level accommodations give you ample space. The top floor houses the bedroom with a study area and a spacious verandah over-looking the sea. At the ground level, the open-to-the-sky washrooms and the secure storage area give you plenty room to spread out. These rustic structures in this enchanting beach environment will inspire you to return to your roots!

FOOD - A DELIGHTFUL VARIETY

Our restaurant is the first one on the island that serves authentic island cuisine, for the spice lover the Bengali flare is real treat: hand ground spices, coconut milk, mustard oil and tons of fresh fish! Our Italian selection offers hand-made pasta and our outdoor seafood grill adds flavour to a starry Andaman night.
Beer, wine and spirits are served at the beach side bar. The cocktail evenings and campfires are a perfect way to mingle with your fellow guests at the Gecko.

SERVICES

AYURVEDA
The ayurvedic facility at the Emerald Gecko will delight your senses. By the aqua marine sea, a huge tree that had fallen to the ground has re-rooted itself to form the walls of our open-to-the-sky facility. Here, amidst the thick tropical foliage and whispering winds, full body massages are administered by expert hands.

SCUBA DIVING
The Andaman Sea offers one of the richest coral reef ecosystem in the world that can be enjoyed by divers of all levels. We are a diver friendly resort so we work closely with the schedules of the divers and we are conveniently situated near all dive operators on Havelock. For recommendations and more diving info: contact@wildorchidandaman.com

SNORKELING
Snorkeling is usually a group event, we take 4 to 6 Gecko guests on a dugout to outlying reefs. We provide the equipment and local guides to help you discover: hump-headed wrasse, parrot fish, lion fish, schools of blue fin trevelly and barracuda, manta rays, white tip reef sharks, turtles and many more! The coral in the Andamans is said to be amongst the best as it escaped the bleaching effects of El Nino and there is no dynamite fishing in the islands.

FISHING
Game fishing is popular in the Andamans and we give you an authentic fishing experience. We employ local fisherman and their dugouts to search out big game fish like king mackerel, dolphin dorado, giant trevelly, dog tooth and yellow fin tuna and many more! These will give you a fight and a memory that will linger on forever.

MEET WHO'S BEHIND OUR NAME

Here is the Emerald Gecko otherwise known as Phelsuma andamanensis (Andaman Islands Day Gecko). This little critter is native to the Andaman Islands but has sub-species found in Madagascar and other Indian Ocean Islands.

They are active during the day and usually inhabit banana trees and coconut palms and usually feed on insects, other invertebrates, nectar and pollen…we've even had a few come down for a taste of beer!!