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Chale Island Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront lodge in Chale Island with spa and beach bar

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
In-room safe, bed sheets
In-room safe, bed sheets
In-room safe, bed sheets
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathrobes
  • 3 outdoor pools
The price is P29,480
P34,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - January 7, 2025

Room options

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Suite, Overwater

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Banda - Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite on the Rocks

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Diani Beach Road, Chale Island, 80401

What's nearby

  • Chale Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Diani Beach - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Galu Kinondo - 18 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 37 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 109 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sentido Poolbar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bidi Badu Beach Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jetski Diani Beach - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Villa Poolbar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Neptune Bar - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Chale Island Resort

Chale Island Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. 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 center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

All inclusive

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

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

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
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

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

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

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

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite 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 serves light fare only.
Mkoko - Onsite 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.
Main Restaurant - 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 does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Sands Chale Island Lodge Ukunda
Sands Chale Island Lodge
Sands Chale Island Ukunda
Sands Chale Island Lodge Ukunda
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

Does Chale Island Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Chale Island Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chale Island Resort?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Chale Island Resort.
Is 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 onsite activities like kayaking, fishing, and snorkeling. 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 center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Chale Island Resort?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and ocean views.
What's the area around Chale Island Resort like?
Chale Island Resort is on Chale Beach, and a short 1-minute walk from Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve.

Chale Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
Richard, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location that felt very private.
Eilidh Louise, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tranquility...
What an amazing and absolutely gorgeous place! You will enjoy the solitude and peace offered here!
Tyrone, 3-night trip
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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 romance trip
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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 romance trip
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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.
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel
This is one beautiful place. One of a kind.
Yana, 2-night trip
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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 romance trip
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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
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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 romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Murani, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pixley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great hotel!
Alejandro, 4-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Salina, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Weak WiFi
Vincent, 4-night trip
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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
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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
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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 romance trip
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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 romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location ideal for couples!
It’s a great island resort and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff are understanding and ready to help. They even went so far as to do something special for my birthday! Very nice personal touch, which is much appreciated! Just one thing to remember is that they shut off the electricity (which could be good for a holiday without devices!) between 10-5 everyday, except in the penthouse and the suite on the rocks (please correct me if I missed any others). So, bear this in mind when you book.
Occasional visit from monkeys
The boat dock at the island
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff made us feel like we were at home. And went out of there way to accommodate us in every way. Will definitely be returning.
Mark, 7-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Good, but not $225 a night good.
Overall, this was an okay place. For an average of $225 per night, I would have expected much more. Service was above average. Food was about what I would expect on a cruise ship. Pretty good, but nothing that will blow your socks off. It is a buffet, and how many buffets have you been to that you've said "this is one of the best meals I have had!"... likely none. On the island, it is beautiful. That said, there isn't that much to do beyond beaching, handing by the pool. Which is if it your thing that works, yet it is rather limited. The rooms are again, just okay. For $225 I would have expected much more. They had a musty smell to them and with no air conditioning for 10 am - 5 pm, it leaves little place to escape the heat during the day. The bathroom isn't fully sealed to the outside, which leaves room for bugs, and you will get them. Hot water didn't work for us, we followed the instructions and left the red switch on for 15 minutes, and got nothing. For $225 a night: I would expect a flawless memorable experience. I would expect a super spectacular greeting with coconut drinks, red carpet rolled out, all the amenities, and best in class meals. Unfortunately you aren't going to get that here. I would recommend finding a property on Diani beach for half the price, and opening yourself up to other beach options and restaurants of your choosing.
MArk, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Amazing location, beautiful bungalows. Unfortunately the cocktails were not very good
2-night romance trip
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