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Chale Island Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa
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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets
Exterior
Suite on the Rocks | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

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Diani Beach Road, Chale Island, 80401
  • Chale Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Diani Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬
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Room options

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Overwater Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Overwater Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Banda | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Ocean View Banda

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite on the Rocks | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Suite on the Rocks

  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tower Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Tower Suite

  • 969 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Chale Island

Chale Island Resort places you next to Chale Beach and within a 10-minute drive of Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest. This 60-room, 4-star lodge has 3 outdoor pools along with a private beach and a full-service spa.
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What's nearby

  • Chale Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 18 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 26 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Diani Beach - 33 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Tiwi Beach - 48 min drive - 20.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 37 min drive

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

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Chale Island Resort features a private beach, a full-service spa, and 3 outdoor pools. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 90 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach lodge include a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities.
Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and bathrobes. Safes are also standard.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a private beach and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jahazi Bar
  • Main Restaurant
  • Mkoko
  • Sushi Bar
  • Tamu Tamu

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 210.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 210.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Sands Chale Island Lodge Ukunda
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Chale Island Resort Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Can I book all-inclusive rate plans at Chale Island Resort?

Chale Island Resort has all inclusive rates that come with all meals included.

Is free cancellation available at Chale Island Resort?

Chale Island Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Chale Island Resort?

This lodge is located in Chale Island, just steps from Chale Beach. Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is also within a driving distance of 3.1 mi.

Is there parking available at Chale Island Resort?

No, this lodge doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa at Chale Island Resort?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, facials, and massages.

Does Chale Island Resort have a casino on the premises?

No, Chale Island Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Chale Island Resort?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Is Chale Island Resort a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including a private beach, a beach bar, and 3 outdoor pools.

Are there hot tubs at Chale Island Resort?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Chale Island Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Chale Island Resort has 4 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Does Chale Island Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Chale Island Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Chale Island Resort?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Chale Island Resort?

The closest major airport to Chale Island Resort is Ukunda (UKA), which is 10.9 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.), which is around 28.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Chale Island Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Chale Island Resort.

Chale Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

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 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eilidh Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location that felt very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquility...

What an amazing and absolutely gorgeous place! You will enjoy the solitude and peace offered here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet place to get away from it all and enjoy the coast. Good food and great hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

This is one beautiful place. One of a kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Demetris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Murani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pixley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Salina, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alnoor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, fantastic hotel, awesome staff!! Andrea the General Manager genuinely cares about the guests. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Mclean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weak WiFi
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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! ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Fl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

MArk

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, beautiful bungalows. Unfortunately the cocktails were not very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

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