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Chale Island Resort

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge with pools and private beach

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Front of property
Suite, Overwater
Penthouse
4 restaurants, breakfast served
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Map
Diani Beach Road, Chale Island, 80401
  • Popular LocationChale Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDiani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDiani Beach15 min drive
  • AirportMombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)109 min drive

Room options

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Penthouse

Penthouse

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Overwater

Suite, Overwater

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View Banda - Superior Room

Ocean View Banda - Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Suite on the Rocks

Suite on the Rocks

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chale Island

At Chale Island Resort you'll be within steps of Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve and 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. The restaurant, Main Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 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 sun loungers, and enjoy the onsite 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-star Chale Island lodge, you'll be 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from Diani Beach.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunset Villa Poolbar - 18 min drive
  • Bidi Badu Beach Restaurant - 18 min drive
  • le Cafe - 19 min drive
  • Jetski Diani Beach - 19 min drive
  • The Olive Kitchen - 20 min drive

About this property

Chale Island Resort

Upscale lodge with pools and private beach
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers 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.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a 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 center and a garden.

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • 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
Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, 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 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 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 holes of golf
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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
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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
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

What is the cancellation policy at Chale Island Resort?

Chale Island Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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.

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.

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. 82 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 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

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

Travelled 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 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

8/10 Good

Demetris

Travelled 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