Galu Beach, Pinewood Village Review

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jobo065bay's Review of Galu Beach, Pinewood Village Kenya

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Board Basis
    All inclusive
  • Accommodation
    5 stars
  • Food
    4 stars
  • Location
    3.5 stars
  • Date of stay
    September 2006
  • Tour Operator
    Q Holidays
  • Customer Service
    3.5 stars
  • Resort
    3.5 stars
Good Points

We were lucky enough to have one of only a couple of suites that face the beach (ask for No. 200), and we really enjoyed having a personal Chef for evening meals. Highly recommended - it makes the holiday that little bit more special.


Bad Points

The transfer to and from the hotel from the main road was down a very poor track (about 15 minutes worth of bad surface). Other than walking on the beach there isn't anywhere to walk safely outside of the hotel complex - some people may find this limiting, although we didn't. The tennis court isn't up to much (surface and net) if you are a regular player.


General Comments

It is a lovely secluded hotel, with the friendliest staff I have ever experienced. I felt completely relaxed as soon as I arrived. The hotel seems to major on offering the 'personal chef' option, and I can honestly say that it is worth doing to have the choice and flexibility. If you are doing a Safari as well within Kenya, I would highly recommend flying to the Masai Mara - our trek to Tsavo by road was physically draining because of the poor state of the roads. The Shimba hills 'Tree-house' option that Q holidays also sell was lovely, but a little misrepresented - it's not actually a 'Tree-house' but a house made of wood amongst some trees! Nevertheless, it was worth a night away.

Altogether, Pinewood Village, Galu Beach in Kenya was lovely - and completely chilled.

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