Cocokinondo, Galu Beach, Diani

A magnificent modernist beach house and one of the most luxurious and high-tech private properties in East Africa, Cocokinondo is a spectacular seven-bedroom home with a 20-metre swimming pool, direct access to miles of gorgeous empty white-sand beach, an all-weather tennis court and every possible other amenity and convenience

  • A unique and enormously spacious, state-of-the-art private retreat
  • Cutting-edge design; built, equipped and maintained to the highest standards
  • 200 square metre swimming pool, floodlit all-weather tennis court
  • Comprehensively outfitted gym, games room, home cinema, media room and tv room
  • 11 attentive members of staff and efficient guest relations manager, excellent security
  • Accommodates up to 14 guests in 7 air-conditioned double/twin ensuite bedrooms in main house and guest house
  • From $4,000 per night for exclusive use of the house and for upto 8 guests, on a fully inclusive basis.

Accommodation and Facilities
• High-speed wi-fi internet
• Good cell phone signal
• Professional Diani-based guest relations manager
• Strong air-conditioning and fan systems throughout
• Back-up generator power systems
• High-tech designer lighting system
• Nine full-time house staff:
 – Samuel – Head of House
 – Amos – Chef
 – Eunice – Waitress
 – Grace – Laundress
 – George – Housekeeper
 – Kezia – Housekeeper
 – Victor – Garden and Pool
 – Mohamed – Garden and Pool
 – Vincent – Garden and Pool

Security
• 2 G4S day security guards
• 2 G4S night security guards with guard dog
• Electric fence
• Bullet-proof glass throughout

Ground Floor
• Huge open-plan living, dining, entertaining and bar area
• Extensive covered veranda with dining and lounging areas
• Gym – running machine, static bicycles, elliptical machine, free and tethered weights – air-conditioned
• Games room – snooker table, table football, table tennis, card table, television – air-conditioned
• Eat-in guest kitchen – air-conditioned
• Professionally equipped chef’s kitchens
• Extensive food and wine storage
• Dhobi and stores

First Floor
• Double-height entrance hall
• Lofty central atrium
• Home cinema with projector, screen and sound system – air-conditioned
• Wrap-around sea-view veranda (part open, part covered) with lounging and dining areas
• Television room with wide-screen TV – air-conditioned
• Office / media room – air-conditioned
• Three air-conditioned double ensuite bedrooms (two with televisions)
• One air-conditioned twin-bedded ensuite bedroom
• Guest cloakroom

Second Floor
• Spectacular master bedroom suite – fully air-conditioned
 – Bedroom area – 130 sq. metres
 – Sofas and armchairs
 – Two bathrooms – 50 sq. metres each
 – Dressing areas, bathtub, massage table

Guest House
• Living and dining room
• Kitchen
• Office
• Two double ensuite bedrooms
• Master bathroom with bathtub
• Fully air-conditioned throughout
• Covered veranda with dining and seating

Outside
• Private 2-acre plot
• 30 metres of sea frontage
• Private steps to beach
• 200 sq. metre swimming pool (20m x 10m)
• Shallow pool
• Outside showers
• Beachfront pavilion
• Poolside sun loungers
• All-weather, floodlit tennis court
• Tennis court cloakroom
• Covered tennis viewing area with seating
• Tennis racquets and balls provided

Beautiful Galu Beach is an extension of Diani’s powder white sands but is much less busy, sometimes without a single person on it – and the beach is bigger, cleaner and quieter than Diani Beach. Diani has been voted the best beach in Africa by the World Travel Market and one of the 25 best beaches in the world by Trip Advisor. All kinds of water sports and activities are available nearby.
Along the beach road and within 10-15 minutes’ drive there are various supermarkets and a number of banks, ATM machines and gift shops. There are a number of good places to eat and drink nearby including Sails Beach Bar & Restaurant and the Blue Marlin.

By Air

Cocokinondo is just 10 kilometres and 20 minutes’ drive from Diani/Ukunda Airstrip which has several scheduled flights each day to and from Nairobi. Airlines serving Diani/Ukunda and Nairobi include: –

Cocokinondo is approximately 50 km by road south of Mombasa Airport, which handles both domestic and international flights. Domestic airlines serving Mombasa and Nairobi include: –

By Road

Cocokinondo is approximately 40 km south of Mombasa Island via the Likoni Ferry and the main A17 coastal road.  Please contact us for detailed directions. Driving Time from Nairobi should be around 8 hours.

All-Inclusive Rates
• US$4,000 per night for exclusive use of the house (up to 8 guests)
• US$300 per night for each additional adult (maximum 14 guests)
• US$200 per night for each additional child (2–12 years)
• Infants under 2 years stay free of charge
• Minimum stay – 2 nights
• Supplementary charge applies during Easter holidays and the festive season

Included
• Exclusive use of Cocokinondo and the service of 11 attentive staff members
• Full board accommodation
• Access to specialty menus
• Snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits
• In-house activities
• Transfers from Ukunda (Diani) Airport
• Chauffeured transport within the Diani Beach area
• Wi-Fi
• Use of tennis equipment

Excluded
• Champagne
• External activities
• Transfers from Moi International Airport (Mombasa)

Important Information
• Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by 10 am
• All adult guests are required to sign an indemnity / disclaimer form on arrival
• The swimming pool is unfenced and has no shallow end – children must be closely supervised by an adult guest at all times
• Only adults are permitted to use the gym facilities
• Please contact us to make a booking
• Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment – until then, availability is subject to change without notice
• Please review all terms & conditions on our website when making a booking
• Rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays until 31st December 2025

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