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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
1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets
1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets
Exterior
Front of property
VIP Access

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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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Overwater Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Ocean View Banda

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Suite on the Rocks

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Tower Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 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 - 18 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 26 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Diani Beach - 33 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 48 min drive - 32.7 km

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

Upscale lodge next to a golf course
At Chale Island Resort, you can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe. With a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a massage or a body wrap at the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and ocean views. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as motor boating, scuba diving and fishing. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), games and beach umbrellas
  • Books, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • A gift shop, motorised watercraft on-site and concierge services
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches such as safes and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets

All-inclusive details

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

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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

  • 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 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
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sands Chale Island Lodge Ukunda
Sands Chale Island Lodge
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Lodge The Sands at Chale Island Ukunda
Ukunda The Sands at Chale Island Lodge
Sands Chale Island Lodge
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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
Sands Chale Island Diani Beach
Chale Island Resort Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Does Chale Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Is Chale Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chale Island Resort?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Chale Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chale Island Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Chale Island Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Chale Island Resort?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is Chale Island Resort located?

Located in Chale Island, this beachfront lodge is next to a golf course, steps from Chale Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Galu Kinondo Beach and Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest. Diani Beach is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) away.

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Chale Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 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

Beautiful location that felt very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

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

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

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10

great hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

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

Weak WiFi
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10

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

10/10

Beautiful island and beach !! This was our second visit and we’ll certainly be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

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

10/10

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