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Reviews of Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge

Galu Beach Kenya Beach Road, 80401 Diani Beach, Kenya

#5 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Diani Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 97 B&B reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Perfect beachside retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Najuma
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was so good we stayed an extra day.

    Such a fantastic location & wonderful cottages. The breakfast was certainly enough to keep you going all day and the evening meals were fairly priced and superbly cooked. The view from beneath the trees was stunning. The dappled shade from the pepper trees was just right when you’ve had enough sun and the staff were the right amount of attentive. Full marks.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    Piece of paradise in this world.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Murati
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Don't know :D

    Perfect spot for a holiday trip, especially for those looking for privacy, peace and quiet. Great location, far from the town, private entrance to the beach, which is one of the most beautiful in whole Diani. Delicious breakfast, great personnel. WiFi 10/10 - super wide range and access in the whole property, nevertheless if your spending time at your bungalow, restaurant, pool or the beach. Piece of paradise in this world.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite and private with a really nice beach. Food changes every evening and you can usually choose between fish and chicken/beef/pork there was always something I liked. Alot of space in and outside, you really have your space

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, good breakfast, private beach at a great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful place to stay on the more quiet stretch of beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Two things to note that totally shouldn't be deal-breakers: 1) the road to Galu 723 is quite bumpy. It's not so much of a problem in a car, but you'll really feel it in a tuk-tuk. So if you want a bit more comfort, travel by taxi instead. And 2) our room (Hodari) did not have the most picturesque bathroom and WC. But more importantly, it was functional!

    We knew we wanted to stay somewhere in the "Diani Beach" area, and we are SO glad that we stayed in Galu away from the larger resorts. It was peaceful and quiet, and just a really nice place to relax. The property is so lush with a gorgeous garden, rooms are huge, the staff was great (shoutout to Philip and Alice!), and meals were delicious. Another great thing about Galu 723 is that it's so close to Pallet Cafe where we loved eating lunch each day. Would happily recommend Galu 723 to beach-loving friends who want a quiet place to chill out.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    This is a beautiful place in the middle paradise. The staff is super friendly and every single dish is 5 stars! We abso
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Everything was a dream!

    Absolutely everything!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Dining experience could have been better.

    One of the best beach locations on Diani. Very laid-back atmosphere and nice restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There were only one very minor con: there is no staff in the hotel, including reception desk after 9-10 pm. You can find only security guy on the hotel gate during the night.

    This is very quite and peaceful place for passive stay. There are only 5 villas, there are very few guests in the hotel. Villas are pretty comfortable and spacious. Each villa has terrace which is so cosy that it is making you to forget about beach and ocean and spend your time lying on the sofa on this terrace. As hotel is relatively far from most of the other hotels and restaurants on the beach, there are much more less "traders" walking on the beach and trying to sell you smth. This is really important and very positive point to mention.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    Honeymoon heaven!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - all perfect!

    Beautiful bungalows in an amazing paradise location with wonderful staff/service (thank you Ceri, Phillip, Joe and John!) and delicious food. On a quiet part of the beach so really feels luxurious but easy access to amenities.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    8.0
    Top location, great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ocean View Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is the same every day

    The beach is amazing. Staff is super friendly!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Najuma
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice breakfast, very professional and helpful staff, beautiful beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    Relax and amazing service at Galu Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    10
    A very enjoyable 5 day stay here where we were looked after fantastically by Phillip and his team. no job was too big fo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Najuma
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    very quiet and exclusive

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    8.0
    I had a great stay, the location is great and got my rest in a quiet and peaceful environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food Varieties

    Great Location, Quite and Clean

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    9.0
    A lovely and relaxing stay which already got us planning for the next one
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow Murati
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rarely do you meet so friendly, welcoming and overall great hotel staff. While the location and premises themselves were great, this made it extra special.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    9.0
    stunning location, wonderful service, excellent food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    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!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    10
    I would definitely recommend this property, but not if you want a busy place with atmosphere. I went with my 13 year old
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 5 nights

    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.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ocean View Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The washing water is very salty.

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

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    10
    excellent! if you are looking for a quiet place, you can’t make a better choice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Najuma
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect

    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 .

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    8.0
    Paradise by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    * No room amenities ( slippers, bathrobe & toiletries) * There’s no phone in the room, so you have to go down to the reception or restaurant to order things. * The pool is amazing, but I would suggest to have a few sun beds available by the pool and not only on the beach area. * No drinking water bottles available in the room. They provide you with 2x bottles when you check in, the rest you have to purchase throughout your stay.

    The property is tucked between a lot of trees & literally a stone throw away from the beach. The staff were exceptional and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure your requests are met. There are only 5 Bungalows which makes this resort very intimate and calm, so if you’re looking to “get away from the world” this is your kind of place.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    10
    excellent stay. would highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow Murati
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    fabulous 4-night stay. Ceri and all staff members were excellent and received us extremely well. A special note goes to the kitchen team who made fantastic meal throughout our stay!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    9.0
    My sister and I had a wonderful stay at Galu 723. It was so peaceful and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow Hodari
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lunch service was very slow (1.5hrs waiting for food after ordering). It was a shame there were no sun loungers round the pool.

    The staff were all lovely and helpful. The cottages were extremely clean and comfortable. The beach was gorgeous.

    Stayed in February 2023

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