Timber cabins steps from the world's most beautiful stretch of white sand. Galu Beach, Diani, Kenya.

A day off for the always on.

LalaGalu is sixteen warm timber cabins tucked behind one of the best stretches of white sand on the Kenyan coast. Private decks, rain showers, crisp linen, and no televisions at all, on purpose.

Mornings start slow at Sunnyside Up. Afternoons drift between the pool and the tide. Evenings end with something cold in your hand and the ocean doing the talking.

  • 16 cabinsSuperior, Comfort and Family
  • 0 TVsJust soundscapes and surf
  • Stepsfrom Galu Beach
  • All daykitchen, coffee and bar

The cabins

Locally sourced wood, concrete floors, woven light, and a deck that is yours alone. Pick your size.

Superior Cabin deck with two timber lounge chairs facing the open glass doors Lala pillows on a king-sized bed against a timber wall Stone basin on a timber vanity in dappled light

The Superior Cabin

Your own little pocket of stillness.

A king-sized bed in crisp linen, a handcrafted headboard and floor-to-ceiling glass that opens onto a private deck. The en-suite has a walk-in rain shower and stone textures that make brushing your teeth feel like a ritual.

Sleeps 2 adults. An extra child can stay for a small charge.

  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Coffee and tea station
  • Open wardrobe and safe
  • Private deck
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Superior Comfort Cabin under its timber pergola, with rattan lounge chairs and a round daybed Rattan armchairs on the covered terrace, looking out to the garden Round woven daybed with striped cushions

The Superior Comfort Cabin

A covered terrace and the best seat in the garden.

Sliding glass doors open onto a terrace under a timber pergola, furnished with rattan lounge chairs and a round daybed made for afternoons that run long. Inside: a king-sized bed in crisp linen, woven lighting and a rain shower finished in refined stone.

Sleeps 2 adults. An extra child can stay for a small charge.

  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Open wardrobe and safe
  • Covered private terrace
  • Rattan lounge set and daybed
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Large open timber deck in front of the Family Cabin, with lounge chairs Living and dining space with a carved wooden sculpture Bedroom with Lala cushions and framed art

The Family Cabin

Two cabins, one big deck, and nobody queuing for the shower.

Two adjoining cabins become one: two king bedrooms, each with its own en-suite rain shower, plus a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. The big open deck is where breakfasts get long and card games get competitive.

Sleeps 4 adults. Extra children can be arranged with the team.

  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • 2 king-sized beds
  • 2 walk-in rain showers
  • Living room
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Large private deck
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Sunnyside Up

Good food. Good mood. Our all-day kitchen and bar, open to guests and anyone who wanders in off the beach.

Syrup poured over a stack of pancakes with fresh fruit
An orange spritz held up in the sun
Chef grilling octopus over open flame

Bright flavours from all over the world, rooted in comfort. Indulgent breakfasts, big lunches and dinners that linger, with cocktails, curated wines and properly good coffee to match.

  • Prawn linguine
  • Catch of the day, grilled
  • Grilled octopus
  • Wagyu triple smashburger
  • Tiger prawns
  • Sticky toffee pudding

Days Here

Diani has a way of filling a day without you planning any of it. A few things that tend to happen.

Pool framed by palms and loungers

Pool, then beach, then pool

Loungers under the palms and the Indian Ocean a few steps away. Repeat as needed.

Camel resting on the white sand at sunset

Galu at golden hour

Camels, horses and kite surfers all share the sand out front.

DJ playing a sundowner set by the pool

Sundowner sets

Music by the pool as the light goes gold.

Guest reading on a shaded daybed

Nothing, done well

A shaded daybed and a book you have meant to finish since 2023.

Guest working on a laptop in the garden

Work, if you must

High-speed Wi-Fi, quiet corners and a view that makes emails shorter.

The LalaGalu van under festoon lights at night

Evenings under the lights

Festoon lights, the LalaGalu van and a long table. Ask the team what is on this week.

Aerial view of LalaGalu between the palms and the beach Timber cabin and deck framed by a low hedge Woman walking with two horses on the beach Bed with the Lala eye cushions Eggs benedict with smoked salmon Black and white photo of a guest sunbathing on the deck Smashburger with melted cheese Friends raising a toast in the garden Marble basin in soft light Coconut on the sand in black and white Glass of white wine Guest in front of a bright kitenge-print wall

Your cabin is ready when you are.

Book direct for the best rate, or message the team on WhatsApp and we will sort the details.

Find us

On Diani Beach Road, right next to Coconut Village, with Galu Beach on the other side of the palms.

  • Ukunda Airstrip (Diani)About 15 minutes by car
  • Moi International, MombasaAbout 1 hour by car
  • Airport transfersAsk us when you book

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LalaGalu from the air, between the palms and the ocean