Lantana Galu Beach

Great location! The food was excellent, and the view was simply stunning. I especially want to highlight the friendly and attentive staff, particularly Patrizia and Richard, who served us with a smile every time. They are truly dedicated to ensuring guests have a wonderful experience. We visited several times because we enjoyed the atmosphere so much. The cleanliness was also top-notch! An all-around excellent experience. Highly recommended!

I had an absolutely amazing time. The staff were wonderful and special shout out to Sharon on the front desk who was wonderful! We stayed in the three bedroom villa which was absolutely stunning. We were blown away. There was a fountain in the middle of the space. The pool was warm and very quiet. The on site restaurant had amazing food, particularly the chicken tikka wrap - I had 3! Paul and Bonnie Face were amazing 👏🏾 I would highly recommend staying here. It's very well located with easy access to the beautiful beach and local amenities.

So this property has an amazing location and a great beach. The facilities, however, are a 5 out of 10 and in need of significant TLC. Also note: many of the units are independently owned, so most of the prime locations they showcase online are not actually available for rent. During my stay, I mentioned to the front desk that housekeeping had not replenished the sugar. I was told that’s a one-time provision. Additionally, towels were not replaced daily, and while the "apartments" do have adequate silverware, there were zero napkins, soaps, or any basic essentials provided—so you're essentially forced to purchase all of that regardless of the length of your stay. Now to the food and beverage department. Diani has amazing restaurants and vibrant nightlife—but unfortunately, Lantana is not part of that conversation. The drinks are consistently watered down, the mojitos are made with tired mint and lack flavor and freshness… all the little touches you’d expect to enjoy by the beach just fall flat. Now, if the property were priced at 8,000 to 12,000 KES ($80–100 USD) per night, none of the above would be a big deal—it would be expected. But at 31,000 KES ($238 USD) per night, with absolutely nothing included, Lantana falls short. At this price point, many nearby hotels offer breakfast or half board as part of the package—making Lantana an easy property to skip. Frankly, it’s a missed opportunity. Lantana has everything it needs to be an award-winning property, but—like so many struggling businesses—its downfall appears to be management. Everything starts at the top. And clearly, a hard conversation is needed: Is mediocrity the norm and “death by a thousand paper cuts” the future? Or is there a deliberate plan for incremental change? I truly hope the best for this property. Having run my own beachfront operation in the Mediterranean, I understand the undertaking. But business must be led with purpose—and passion. Hoping Lantana finds that!