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Chale Island Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront lodge with 3 outdoor pools

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Exterior
Suite, Overwater | In-room safe, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, bed sheets
4 restaurants, breakfast served
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

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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 | In-room safe, bed sheets

Penthouse

10/10 Exceptional
  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Overwater | In-room safe, bed sheets

Suite, Overwater

10/10 Exceptional
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View Banda - Superior Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Ocean View Banda - Superior Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite on the Rocks | In-room safe, bed sheets

Suite on the Rocks

  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Chale Island

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Chale Island lodge, you'll be steps from Chale Beach and a 5-minute walk from Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve. Diani Beach and Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

4-star beachfront lodge with 3 outdoor pools
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.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 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
Chale Island Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
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

Family friendly

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

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

  • 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

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 motorized watercraft
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Wine tasting room

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
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Property 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chale Island Resort to the airport?

Chale Island Resort is 10.9 mi (37-min drive) away from the Ukunda (UKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chale Island Resort on Jun 15, 2024 start from $444.82, excluding 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.

Does Chale Island Resort have an airport shuttle?

Chale Island Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 90 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Chale Island Resort to the beach?

This lodge is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chale Island Resort offer free breakfast?

Chale Island Resort offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Chale Island Resort?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Chale Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Chale Island Resort?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Chale Island Resort have a pool?

Chale Island Resort features 3 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Chale Island Resort have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like ocean views, a beachfront location, and happy hour.

Does Chale Island Resort have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

How close is Chale Island Resort to downtown Chale Island?

Chale Island Resort is 0.2 mi away from Chale Island.

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

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