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Chale Island Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with spa, near Chale Beach

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Chale Island Resort, a tranquil haven nestled beside a golf course, offers an array of activities like fishing and scuba diving. Enjoy 18 holes of golf or unwind at the private beach with sun loungers and ocean views from one of the 4 on-site restaurants.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathrobes
  • Free self-parking
  • 3 outdoor pools
The current price is £279
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May

Why we love this property

Private beach paradise
This lodge sits on a private white sand beach with umbrellas and loungers. Guests can snorkel, kayak, or fish before dining at the beachfront restaurant.
Spa and fitness haven
This lodge boasts a full-service spa with daily facials and massages. A 24-hour gym maintains fitness routines. The garden provides tranquility.

Room options

View all photos for Overwater Suite

Overwater Suite | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overwater Suite

  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite on the Rocks | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite on the Rocks

  • 160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Banda | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean View Banda

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tower Suite | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tower Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Diani Beach Road, Chale Island, 80401

What's nearby

  • Chale Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 18 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 26 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Diani Beach - 33 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 49 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 10.4 miles/16.7 km
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 28.7 miles/46.2 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Lala Galu
  • Pallet Cafe
  • Kisiwa
  • Bidi Badu Beach Restaurant
  • Neptune Bar

About this property

Chale Island Resort

  • Placing you just steps from Chale Beach, Chale Island Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks and sunloungers. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps and facials. Dining choices include 4 restaurants, and the 3 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. A poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Chale Island Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • All buffet meals, snacks and select beverages included

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Golf lessons nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Golf clubs on-site
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Wine-tasting room
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Tamu Tamu – This lobby lounge only serves light fare.
Mkoko – On-site cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Sushi Bar – This sushi bar overlooks the ocean. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Jahazi Bar – This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
On-site venue No. 5 – This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 90 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 210.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Sands Chale Island Lodge Ukunda

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Sands Chale Island Ukunda

Lodge The Sands at Chale Island Ukunda

Ukunda The Sands at Chale Island Lodge

Sands Chale Island Lodge

Sands Chale Island

Lodge The Sands at Chale Island

Sands Chale Island Ukunda

Sands Chale Island Lodge Diani Beach

Sands Chale Island Lodge

Sands Chale Island Diani Beach

Sands Chale Island

Lodge The Sands at Chale Island Diani Beach

Diani Beach The Sands at Chale Island Lodge

Lodge The Sands at Chale Island

The Sands at Chale Island Diani Beach

Sands Chale Island Diani Beach

Chale Island Resort Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Chale Island Resort?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Chale Island Resort?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Chale Island Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Chale Island Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 90 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chale Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Chale Island Resort and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, fishing and snorkelling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Chale Island Resort also has 3 bars and a private beach, as well as a 24-hour fitness centre and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Chale Island Resort?

Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and ocean views.

What's the area around Chale Island Resort like?

Chale Island Resort is located a short 4-minute walk from Chale Beach.

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Reviews

Chale Island Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and quiet place to get away from it all and enjoy the coast. Good food and great hospitality.
Brian, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquility...

What an amazing and absolutely gorgeous place! You will enjoy the solitude and peace offered here!
Tyrone, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing resort!

Fantastic location, food and service! We will definitely be back!
Anders, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely place for a couple of nights. Rooms lacking in comfortable chairs just to sit though.
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location that felt very private.
Eilidh Louise, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
Richard, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful setting with excellent staff. Minor issues were ran out of tonic, shouldn’t really happen in a quality place. Also most of the civilised world doesn’t allow smoking in standard bar/food settings so don’t think they should
simon, 8-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful island and wildlife. The bandas are pretty and comfortable. Nice pools. Food was mediocre at best. There was a lack of variety and the quality wasn’t that good.. Staff was okay but some services were lacking e.g no kettle in the rooms, no phone to call room service, and no slippers. I had higher expectations considering the beauty of the island and how much potential it had.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Tyvärr har dykning försämrats radikalt. Lite fisk och döda rev
Vivy Alexandra, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Einfach ein wunderschönes Hotel, auf einer kleinen Insel unweit des Festlands (5 min Bootfahrt bei Flut/ Traktorfahrt bei Ebbe), das bei vielen Deutschen beliebt ist! Es ist neu renoviert und uns hat das moderne aber gleichzeitig traditionelle sehr sehr gut gefallen! Wir hatten eine kleine Hütte (Bandas) mit herrlichem Blick zur Lagune! Das Sunset Deck war auch nagelneu und es gab einfach nichts schöneres als abends bei Sonnenuntergang dort einen Drink zu genießen! Es gab kaum Moskitos und jeden Abend ein Roomservice, der das Moskitonetz über dem Bett ausgeklappt hat. Das Personal war unfassbar freundlich!! Die Aktivitäten sind vielfältig und bequem an der Rezeption oder per App buchbar. Hierbei war va die Kajak Tour oder eine Inselumrundung bei Ebbe erwähnenswert! Wlan war wirklich ganz gut (am besten an der Rezeption, wir hatten es aber auf der gesamten Anlage empfangen können). Das Essen ist sehr gut und europäisch angehaucht. Viel Fisch und Fleisch aber auch Obst (va das Frühstück war sehr gesund). Tipp: Barbecue am Pool buchen, da es ein besonderes Highlight war.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Heaven On Earth

This trip might have ruined the Kenyan coast for me because I don't know how I'll find anything even remotely close to being as wonderful! The rooms are luxuriously comfortable and the three pools are each lush and pure bliss. The management was personal and friendly and even though I was traveling alone I did not feel lonely as they went out of their way to greet me and remember me by name. Worth every penny: I will be back.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel

This is one beautiful place. One of a kind.
Yana, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

If you are looking for a beautiful place to visit at the coast and also feel relaxed this is your place. The staff are very friendly, efficient and ready to help and make sure you have a great visit. This is a small Island so there is not much to do, but if you are looking for a place to disconnect for a few days it's perfect. They do over a few activities within the Island and you can also arrange for trips outside the island. The is Amazing food . Fresh fish everyday . They use a generator to power the place so you don't have power during the day. Its turned off about 10am-5pm. Wifi available if needed. Beautiful place. We had a great time. Thank you
Abby, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great place. We were pleasantly surprised by the food— great taste and variety. The beach is great during high tide, and there are plenty of swimming pools to keep you busy during low tide.
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The property is magical.Great experience.Unfortunately a 2hr return to Mombasa city turned into 6hr traffic jam.I would advise you to leave way before your outgoing flight as you would possibly miss it.The BIG problem is the ferry to cross over.Normally there are 5 ferries crossing but today there were only 2..... Besides this ,everything else was perfect.
Demetris, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel!
Alejandro, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A true tropical paradise

This island is truly a magical place, with its dense vegetation, stunning ever changing beach, the local animal population from monkeys to colorful coral fish. We stayed in a bungalow, and if possible I would recommend it as you get the best out of you stay on this little charming island. The staff was friendly and professional, the food was delicious and with daily catch of the day. We are looking forward to returning to this special place as soon as possible
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, fantastic hotel, awesome staff!! Andrea the General Manager genuinely cares about the guests. Highly recommended!
Alnoor, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Weak WiFi
Vincent, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Ältere Anlage mit viel Charme und hochen Preisen

Eine bereits ältere Anlage mit viel Charme, aber auch vergleichbar zu hohen Preisen. Der Hauptstrand ist sehr schön, aber die Insel ist (wie auch Diani Beach) kein baden Paradies wegen der vorgelagerten (abgestorbenen) Korralenfelsen. Schnorcheln kaum lohnenswert. Sehr starke Gezeiten. Bei Ebbe ist eine sehr schöne und wirklich empfehlenswerte Umrundung der Insel möglich. Bei Flut können Familien mit Kindern auf der Lagunenseite in der Nähe des Bootssteges baden!!! Unbedingt eine Banga (Beach oder Lagunenseite) nehmen. Die zwei Wasser Bungalows liegen auf der Lagunenseite und liegen bei Ebbe trocken. Die 3 Hotelgebäuden mit Standardzimmern würde ich nicht nehmen da in diesem Fall ist der Preis/Leistung deutlich zu schwach. Für eine Erholung nach einem Safari sehr empfehlenswert. Wir haben jedoch unsere „Erholungsphase“ auf Chale Island und Diani Beach geteilt.
Christoph, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

If you’re looking for relaxation. Look no further.

Beautiful island and beach !! This was our second visit and we’ll certainly be back again.
Audrey, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Très bon séjour balnéaire au Kenya

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour balnéaire au Sands. Le personnel est au petit soins, la chambre est grande et moderne (nous étions dans un bungallow plage) avec une terrasse privative. Nous avons eu du plaisir à utiliser le centre de sports nautiques, lequel était inclus dans le tarif de la chambre. La nourriture est correcte, voir même en dessus de la moyenne par rapport au pays. Le seul point que nous pouvons critiquer est l'offre "all Inclusive" qui est beaucoup trop chère par rapport au tarif incluant uniquement la demi-pension. Le all Inclusive n'est ainsi pas rentable pour les clients qui consomment normalement. Mais pour le reste, nous recommandons sans hésiter cet établissement.
Benjamin, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

FABULOUS!

I can’t recommend this place enough! The views were once in a lifetime! Security was excellent and so was the food! Beware of the baboons but absolutely go to the spa every day! This was truly the hotel of a lifetime and we couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more! ❤️❤️❤️
Lisa, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing once in a lifetime...Until you return again! I cannot begin to say enough about this resort, island, staff and stay. It's all amazing. The ambiance and atmosphere are just the beginning. The staff are as friends and family. The food is outstanding. Every dish made to spec... in taste and appearance not to mention the vast selection. FYI- I now have 10 lbs to take back off! :o) We stayed a week before going to Zanzibar and immediately realized Zanzibar was a waste and headed back to Chale for another week stay. I can't begin to tell you how much I miss this place since returning to Montana, USA. I hope to be back very soon!
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A one of a kind -amazing place! We liked it so well we extended our stay in Kenya to return for another week. The location, property, food, staff and atmosphere make this place a once in a lifetime experience- well at least until you return again. The beaches and reefs are perfect for exploring, snorkeling etc. The rooms- bungalows are very clean, private and well kept with amazing views. The staff is extremely friendly and I can’t begin to tell you about the quality and assortment of food offered throughout the day. I am so glad to have found Sands of Chale! It clearly is now on my top list of places to stay again future. Thank you!
2-night trip