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Chale Island Resort

4.0 star property

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Ocean View Banda | Terrace/patio
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, thatched-roof buildings, and a pool area with umbrellas.
A spacious living room with a high thatched ceiling, a white sofa with blue cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a large potted plant arrangement.
A thatched-roof house with a pool on a rocky island surrounded by clear blue waters.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$878
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

Explore the area

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Diani Beach Road, Chale Island, 80401
  • Place, Chale Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiwi Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ukunda (UKA)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Two overwater bungalows with a clear view of the turquoise sea and lush greenery in the background.

Overwater Suite

  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite on the Rocks

Suite on the Rocks

  • 160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View Banda

Ocean View Banda

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Tower Suite

Tower Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Chale Island

At Chale Island Resort, you'll be steps from Chale Beach. Highlights at this beachfront lodge include 4 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps. Tamu Tamu is the lodge's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the region of this 4-property class Chale Island lodge you'll find Colobus Conservation.
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What's nearby

  • Chale Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 18 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 27 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Diani Beach - 33 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 50 min drive - 35.3 km

Restaurants

  • Lala Galu
  • Pallet Cafe
  • Sunset Villa Poolbar
  • The Olive Kitchen
  • Soul Breeze

About this property

Chale Island Resort

Some rates at Chale Island Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Chale Island Resort, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach lodge also offers a 24-hour fitness centre and a garden. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chale Island lodge.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Chale Island Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This Chale Island lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, bidets and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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 motorised watercraft
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Chale Island Resort

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

Is parking available at Chale Island Resort?

Yep, Chale Island Resort has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Chale Island Resort?

As of 14 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chale Island Resort on 15 Jul 2026 start from NZ$878, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Chale Island Resort?

Yep, Chale Island Resort is on Chale Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Chale Island Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Chale Island Resort. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Chale Island Resort have a pool?

Chale Island Resort has 3 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Chale Island Resort?

Chale Island Resort features a private beach, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chale Island Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chale Island Resort?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Chale Island Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chale Island Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Chale Island Resort?

There is a golf course next to Chale Island Resort.

Chale Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

Amazing resort!

Fantastic location, food and service! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for a couple of nights. Rooms lacking in comfortable chairs just to sit though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eilidh Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is amazing. The rooms are always immaculately clean everyday. When I go back in my room it smells amazing and looks amazing. Location is great if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. It’s literally on a private island so no stores or anything is close by (about a 30/40 minute drive) and it’s extremely hard to get an uber because they uber drivers don’t want to go all the way to Chale. But the resort does have transportation for an extra fee so no worries. Overall an amazing experience, amazing people, amazing amenities. The drinks are so fresh. I’d visit again!
Dinner on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

simon

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rita

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Eines der schönsten Hotels an der Küste. Gepflegte besondere Anlage. Man ist sehr sicher, dass sich eine Insel handelt. Man kann hier gut entspannen, nett essen und baden. Tolle Terrasse zum Sonnenuntergang. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vivy Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tyvärr har dykning försämrats radikalt. Lite fisk och döda rev
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Demetris

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alnoor

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

8/10 Good

Christoph

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021