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About this property

Beachfront Location: Galu Ecolodge in Diani Beach offers direct access to a private beach area and beachfront. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all travellers, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves seafood, local, international, and European cuisines in traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. Breakfast options include continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax at the spa, enjoy beauty services, and participate in wellness packages. The property also features a games room, outdoor play area, and kids' pool. Convenient Location: Located 9 km from Ukunda Airport and a 5-minute walk from Galu Beach, the ecolodge is near attractions such as Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest and Colobus Conservation.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

    • Private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Agitatedshinobi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place was absolutely breathtaking from start to finish... initially planned to stay for 2 or 3 days and stayed for the whole week. Staff were absolutely amazing...always ready and willing. 5 star experience. Highly recommend.
  • Ebba
    Sweden Sweden
    The location at Galu Beach is fantastic with the beach right within, the staff is so friendly, the food very good and the room very great. Would definitely recommend!
  • Bertille
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    the location, the place, the friendly staff, Galu is also much nice than Diani I think
  • Teshome
    United States United States
    The staff were excellent! Sophia was the consummate professional from our first day to the last!
  • Fikre
    Kenya Kenya
    Words can't explain how amazing it was and trust me that means a lot coming from a guy who has experience in running a hotel for abt a decade +. Location, service, staff well trained: well mannered: well trained. 👏 👏
  • Samantha
    Kenya Kenya
    The fact that the beach was 10 seconds away from my sleeping area bonus 💯 Another plus side was the vast white sandy beach, you could access different beach restaurants by foot especially in the morning and evening when the sun was not too...
  • Mukami
    Kenya Kenya
    The location and their services are exceptional! The staff was great! I would go back anytime!
  • Valeria
    Italy Italy
    We enjoyed our stay a lot. The structure is on the beach, it has a very nice garden, pool and a cool beach bar where you can sip a cocktail while looking at the sea. We had a small issue with the room I booked (my bad as I didn't realize it was...
  • Leoš
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Location on the beautiful beach, nice tropical garden bar, enough sunbeds (also in tne shadow of trees if wanted), smaller place, not crowded.
  • Thea
    Denmark Denmark
    Nice pool, beautiful beach and very kind and helpful staff. Breakfast and coffee was excellent. Really good value for money.

Managed by Galu Ecolodge Diani Beach - Aylva Hospitality LTD

Company review score: 9.4Based on 303 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Galu Ecolodge opened it's doors in June of 2024. With rooms and beds for all budgets we truly cater to everyone. Our on-site restaurant 'Madafoo's' serves amazing food and drinks all throughout the day. Our team is ready to welcome you!

Property information

Situated on a breathtaking 4-acre beachfront property, Galu Backpackers & Ecolodge offers affordable, inclusive accommodation on Galu Beach, renowned as Diani’s most beautiful stretch of beach. Just outside of the busy part, yet only a 10-minute drive from the town center, our sanctuary is a only a few steps from the warm water of the Indian Ocean. Our lodging options span from charming private bungalows and cozy rooms to comfortable dormitories and camping/overland facilities. The property boasts numerous lounge areas, a well-stocked beach bar offering an array of beverages, an awesome restaurant and a unique ‘private’ section of beach. Sustainability is at the core of our ethos. We are dedicated to operating our business in the most sustainable manner possible. In partnership with Wakijani Eco-Consultants, we work diligently to implement sustainable practices throughout our operations. Furthermore, we proudly support several local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are committed to preserving and maintaining the pristine beauty of our coastline. By collaborating with these organizations, we contribute to the ongoing efforts to protect our natural environment and ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the splendor of our coastal paradise.

Neighbourhood information

Galu Beach is renowned as Diani’s most beautiful stretch of beach. Just outside of the busy part, yet only a 10-minute drive from the town center.

Languages spoken

German,English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Madafoo's Beach Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Galu Ecolodge - Diani Beach

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

Galu Ecolodge - Diani Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Galu Ecolodge - Diani Beach in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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