Galu Inn — Hotel in Kinondo ward

Galu Inn gives you what you what you would expect for the money. Located on the second row at the end of Diani beach as Galu starts it is a good location with shops and bars just a tuk tuk journey away, however if you want to be in the heart of things or walk everywhere this is maybe a little far. We visited in low season and were the only guests, staff were nice- smiling and dealt with requests swiftly and politely, we initially had issues with our overhead fan so they moved us without fuss. The rooms were clean and simple. Ample parking and nice gardens. The gym is simply kitted out and clean. Breakfast was simple however no choice, we were just presented with a plate of bread, pancakes, potatoes and bananas, we dinner one night, we were told the chef was not in that day, we understand as the only guests it is not productive to have staff hang around for our whim, however it may be useful to have a notice advising this. |This property has huge potential sadly the exterior is flaking extensively and really could do with some maintenance and lick of paint, the pool area, whilst it was clean the wear and tear is evident. Given the season and need to keep costs down I can forgive Galu Inn for the lack of maintenance however would love to see improvements, even simple cost effective measures such as notices. All in all Galu inn is exactly what you pay for and in an area where accommodation for a long weekend can be expensive this is a good , clean and...

Where to start! First of all, the photo of the front of Gali Inn is/was a mistake. Totally inaccurate. I wish I had taken a photo to show the difference. It is a photo of a very smart place a couple of miles down the road which has a range of 2 or 3 bedroom properties - apartments and villas, some of which can be rented. They are mostly privately owned. Galu Inn is a very different place. The staff are very pleasant and helpful and anxious to please and were happy to send someone who stopped the shower tap from constantly running and wasting water plus he swapped the bedside light with next door as the switch had bare and hanging live wires. When checking in we discovered that we were the only guests hence the restaurant was closed although we were served a breakfast in the morning, the bar was also closed plus the swimming pool was completely unusable as it was dark green but we were told the pool man was coming tomorrow. He never came at all! However, after finding alternative pools and food opportunities elsewhere, we returned to our room in the evening and climbed into bed. Let me reassure you that the rooms were very clean, but our bedsheets were torn and had several holes in them! The very helpful receptionist changed them for us next morning as soon as we pointed this out! ||So this place is a mixed bag and if you go, you take your chance. You have...

There are three highlights to this little hotel||1- Staff||You would be hard-pressed to find friendlier, more helpful, informed, genuine staff anywhere. From help with basic things, such as a massage delivered to my room to going to the market in their off time to get the best price on dresses and other tourist items. Excellent service such as that offered at Galu Inn allows me to overlook things like peeling paint or chairs needing new cushions.||2-WiFi and Steady 4G signal. ||I could use my iPad, Phone, and laptop in every corner of the hotel with a strong signal. This is something I cant say about many hotels in Nairobi.||3-Pool and Gym ||The pool is long enough to swim laps and wide enough in my case to do hydrotherapy prescribed by my physiotherapist. The gym is small but well equipped with everything in working order. ||Galu is a bit out of the way. There are a few places you can walk to but to get to the supermarket you will need a tuk-tuk or a taxi. I like the remoteness as it means it quite here at night. ||The cleaning staff really do clean, not just push around a bucket of water. The laundry service is fast and clothes are returned on the same day immaculate and soft without an overwhelming fabric...