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Chale Island Resort

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

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Tower Suite
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Suite on the Rocks
Overwater Suite
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

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Pool

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)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathrobes
  • 3 outdoor pools
The current price is NZ$785
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

Room options

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Overwater Suite

Overwater Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Banda

Ocean View Banda

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite on the Rocks

Suite on the Rocks

Highlights

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

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Tower Suite

Tower Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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 - 0.0 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
  • Tiwi Beach - 84 min drive - 28.6 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 sunloungers, plus you'll have access to on-site scuba-diving, snorkelling 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 centre 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 on-site 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
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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
    • 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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site 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

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 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.
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 lifts.
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.

Also known as

Sands Chale Island Lodge Ukunda
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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
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The Sands at Chale Island Diani Beach
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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 that you 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, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Chale Island Resort?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Chale Island Resort.

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 1-minute walk from Chale Beach.

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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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Ebba, 6-night trip

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.

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Murani, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pixley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel!
Alejandro, 4-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Salina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Weak WiFi
Vincent, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

stanislas, 2-night trip

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

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

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

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