Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge

Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge Bed and Breakfast in Kenya

About this bed and breakfast

Situated in Kenya, this charming bed and breakfast for R 2,210 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Featuring sea views, Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge provides accommodation with a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, around a few steps from Galu Beach.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Meru National Park

322.30 miles

Ura Gate Tourism Market

Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge

4.6

Outstanding(162 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Kenya

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Meru National Park

322.30 miles

Ura Gate Tourism Market

Reviews

4.6/5.0

Outstanding(162 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

3.0

Nov 2023

Wrong information

The staff were friendly and welcoming.

They had marketed their room as a bungalow with a pool and a view and the photos on booking.com give the same impression. The fact is only one room has this and we were given a room at the back with no view. We assumed from the photos that we could see the ocean from the room and the bungalow had a pool. The rooms are also overcharged since they don't have basic amenities like a hot water kettle, the day beds outside were very dirty, and the towels were really old. The rooms also don't have a sea view or a pool as advertised. This was our first holiday after our traditional wedding and it was really underwhelming. They refused to cancel the booking and we were forced to spend the night there. Afterwards, we got a hotel with proper amenities, had a Seaview, had a golf course, had a hot water kettle for tea, provided 4 o'clock tea with snacks and was still ksh. 5000 cheaper! I think they should be honest in how they present the property and remove that no cancellation policy.

8.0

Aug 2023

Top location, great staff

The beach is amazing. Staff is super friendly!

Breakfast is the same every day

10.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful

Located right at the most beautiful Beach in Diani, in a gorgeous lush garden. Staff were amazing, Johnny, Joe, Philip, and the manager, made sure we’re pampered at all times. Food was fantastic, one of the better restaurants we’ve checked. All in all, great. We’ll be back.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Nice breakfast, very professional and helpful staff, beautiful beach

10.0

Jul 2023

Relax and amazing service at Galu Beach

The staff is amazing, welcoming and very professional. The place is relaxing with direct access to the beach. The breakfast is outstanding and the hotel is decorated with local art and wonderful taste.

10.0

Jun 2023

A very enjoyable 5 day stay here where we were looked after fantastically by Phillip and his team. no job was too big fo

very quiet and exclusive

unfortunately the last approx 1 km of road to the property is in very poor condition but the property itself is first class

9.0

Apr 2023

stunning location, wonderful service, excellent food.

Lovely property on a stunning private beach. we were so well looked after by Ceri, John, Jo and Phillip. It really is a special place!

nothing.

10.0

Apr 2023

I would definitely recommend this property, but not if you want a busy place with atmosphere. I went with my 13 year old

The property was amazing, we didn’t want anything too touristy. This was perfect, clean and well thought out. We wish we could have stayed longer. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The property is further down from Diani beach on Galu beach. So not many guys on the beach trying to sell things.

Nothing

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Amazing location in a quiet area, with a direct access to the beach and a beautiful garden The property manager Ceri did everything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Breakfast was excellent and staff very professional and friendly. A perfect place to rest and relax. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it.

9.0

Mar 2023

Superb

Great staff. Super friendly and helpful. Double thumbs up. The place is super private and peaceful. Facilities are also of high quality.

The washing water is very salty.

10.0

Mar 2023

excellent! if you are looking for a quiet place, you can’t make a better choice!

everything! it is located in a quiet strip, with very comfortable lounge areas in the premises and at the beach ,very nicely decorated, quiet, with few people around and excellent service .

everything was perfect

10.0

Mar 2023

Pure paradise

Staff were absolutely amazing and so accommodating to all our needs (even when we were a little late to breakfast!). The breakfast was more than you'd ask for, we were full until at least 2pm. We liked that the fact it was a non-buffet style breakfast which meant the staff were able to customise to our liking and the food was always fresh. Galu is a little further away from the the main area so if you prefer peace and quiet with hardly anyone trying to sell you things on the beach, this is the place to be. We'd recommend hiring a car from the airport as it made it super easy to go back and forth on the main strip. Thank you Galu 723!

9.0

Feb 2023

I would go back

Beautiful beach, not many beach boys around. Very lovely staff. Delicious food and the chef was very good at cooking delicious vegan meals for us. Philip is a great guy making sure the guests are happy. Great location, far enough from everything for a quiet holiday but still within walking or tuk tuk distance to activities. They have a nice pool and a beautiful garden.

Would have loved to eat there every day but food is a bit too expensive.

10.0

Jan 2023

Wonderful place to stay in Diani

The beach bungalow was really nice and I would definitely recommend a stay here. All staff was super friendly and helpful. Private beach just outside your room.

10.0

Jan 2023

Paradise with unprecedented hospitality

Everything was absolutely PERFECT. Ceri and her team did a great job to make us feel like home. It's not often you find people so committed to bring hospitality to the next level. To top it all up, our room was right ON the beach and we couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect location. This was the most amazing finale of our Kenyan holidays and this resort deserves more than a perfect 10.

We liked everything. We felt very well taken care of. All was great.

10.0

Dec 2022

Phillip, Joe, John and Paulina and the rest of the staff made our stay fantastic. if you want a quiet tranquile place wi

Privacy

9.0

Nov 2022

Wonderful, quiet location far from the hustle and bustle

Great location, quiet, very few beach boys. Philips funny observations.

8.0

Nov 2022

Very good

Lovely location down the end of the beach which is really peaceful and relaxing. Staff were lovely and food very good.

10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Very private beach location. Our bungalow was only a few steps from the beach. The host was super friendly and the staff was helping and supportive. Tasty breakfast.

A bit off the good road and souvenir shops, no other eating options, but their restaurant, food was good, but a bit pricy.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

The quietness...the staff....the beach ..the food

It's a bit far from Diana beach

10.0

Oct 2022

Wonderful intimate remote accomodation

Most amazing staff!! Thank you to Ceri, Philip, Jotham and John. This is a very exclusive accomodation with very nice facilities and a step away from some of the most beautiful beaches in Diani. It is also very quiet and intimate. We would definitely come back here in case we visited Diani Beach again. The food and the chef were also absolutely amazing!

There was nothing we didn't like because everything was perfect.

10.0

Sep 2022

Could not have had a better experience. 100% recommend.

Stunning, lush green grounds, beautiful private beach. Fantastic service, staff were excellent and so welcoming - they could predict your needs and provided the best tuktuk driver & taxi recommendations too. The chef is a genius, food was incredible.

That we couldn’t stay forever

10.0

Aug 2022

heaven on earth - this place is worthy of 5 stars not 4!!!

From the moment you enter you are met with happy staff that clearly love what they do. They are welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. If you’re looking for a little piece of heaven, away from it all, with personalised food options in the most idyllic beaches there is, this is the place for you. The accommodation is of an exceptional standard. Beautifully furnished and everything so well thought through. Even their tuktuk driver offers a 5 star experience. Having spent almost a month in kenya and stayed in over 11 places this is the one that stood out to me and one I would rush back to I. A heartbeat.

nothing!! it all was outstanding. it’s miles ahead of anything else on Diani beach.

10.0

Aug 2022

Perfect stay for an quiet and relaxing vacation

Amazing place. Very quiet. Ceri and the whole staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful.

the weather 😉. the rest of it was perfect.

9.0

Jul 2022

Superb

Beautiful Beach Quite and serene setting Nice cottage

No central activities and difficult to get a cab or Uber to come over.

9.0

Jul 2022

Great place

Great Privacy and hospitality

They can improve on breakfast. Need more variety and choices. Mini buffet should justify the value.

9.0

Jun 2022

Overall, a beautiful property with attentive staff. A great place to relax.

Breakfast had lots of choice with fruit, juice, pancakes and a cooked breakfast being served. The beach was beautiful and well kept. The staff were fantastic and always available to help as required, they made a huge effort with our toddler to keep her entertained and happy which made a huge difference to us (especially Philip!) Single bed was made up with pink Disney bedding for my toddler daughter - this was a nice personal touch.

The cupboards in the room weren't clean enough for me - the wardrobe was fine but cupboards under the worktop and in the bathroom weren't usable. The rooms would benefit having some crockery available for use when booked as B&B or half-board - we were B&B but had no plates, cutlery etc for lunches. Sunbeds on the grass outside the rooms would also be a fantastic addition.

10.0

Jun 2022

If you are looking for a quiet getaway you won't regret booking here.

The food at this location was exceptional. Every meal was fantastic, and the chef was very flexible and met any request that we had, not that we had a lot, but he was flexible nonetheless. The fish was fresh every day, as was the rest of the food. So, SO good! Beyond the food and beautiful beach, the friendly and heartfelt service really was unmatched. We felt so welcomed and cared for, and everyone we met was genuinely caring and helpful. The beach itself is the best in the area. Not only is the sand and swimming area perfect, but there really aren't many beach boys to hassle you at all. A few might come by to sell a coconut or two, but beyond that, there wasn't anyone to hassle us. We were able to swim and play in the sand with our son without a problem, which wasn't the case when we walked down the beach toward the larger resorts. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone and plan to come back when we are in the area again. I can't say enough about it.

There's nothing we didn't like.

10.0

Jun 2022

Dream world

Out of all places we visited around the world this is the best we ever had. We felt like at home. Thank you all. Beach bungalow is piece of paradise

6.0

May 2022

True potential if right investment

Very quiet location with beautiful beach (no beach boys). Food was lovely & well prepared. The cottage was really spacious. Nice staff.

Absence of internet at the beach cottage. Absence of menu for dinner (no starter or dessert proposed). Absence of mosquito bed. Rust on mirrors, lamps. Room needs to be rehabilitated. Expectations for this price were not met.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kenya?

The average price for a rental in Kenya is R 1,179 per night. This rental is R 1,031 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge pet friendly?

Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge

About this bed and breakfast

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Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge

Bed and Breakfast in Kenya

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kenya?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge?

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