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Situated on Chale Island along a white sandy beach, Chale Island Resort is surrounded by indigenous forest and offers magnificent sea views. The resort boasts 3 outdoor pools and a spa. The rooms and suites at The Sands are elegantly decorated and reflect traditional architecture. Each is equipped with air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom and a Swahili-style bed. Guests can enjoy sea views from all rooms. The resort's main restaurant serves Traditional Kenyan cuisine, mixed with both Italian and Oriental dishes. Katika Ziwa specialises in seafood. Cocktails and refreshments can be enjoyed at 2 bars. Guests can unwind at the spa, which offers 9 open-air treatment rooms and a fitness room. Other facilities at the resort include a gift shop, a tour desk, and a shared lounge. Ukunda Airstrip is 15 km away and airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge. Activities offered include diving, snorkelling and canoeing. The resort is 12 km away from Diani Beach and 65 km from Moi Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental

FREE private parking!

Activities:

Fishing

Spa and wellness centre

Canoeing


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
6.4
High score for Chale Island

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nungari
    Kenya Kenya
    An idyllic private island with stunning views of the Indian Ocean and a gorgeous wide white sandy beach. The three restaurants were great! The hospitality was excellent and the room was very spacious and well designed with a large ocean facing...
  • Emily
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    A beautifully crafted and decorated hotel - on an island in the Indian Ocean (17km south of Diani) - sister hotel Nomad where we previously stayed and we would say it was a more peaceful experience. The room was beautiful and spacious. Excellent...
  • George
    Greece Greece
    The diving center team ,Evans,Hamadi,Captain Ngumbao,Osman are fantastic team ,the food is top and the vibes of the island wow!
  • Elena
    Greece Greece
    Amazing place, small paradise, beautiful location, privacy, only residents on the island, great food, great staff, always helpful, always with a smile. Amazing diving center “The Crab”, Evans, Hamadi and captain they were all top team,...
  • Philippa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the beautiful private beach, the staff and our lovely room which was one of the bungalows looking onto the main beach. The food was also excellent with a good choice of meals. The ladies at the spa are also lovely and offer very good...
  • Silvana
    France France
    Spectacular location, difficult to reach, website and booking need to be improved
  • Antonius
    Spain Spain
    Nice/unique spot Team is nice, good service, friendly Very relaxed Food is better as you would expect
  • Emma
    United States United States
    I loved the island, the hotel, everything. I loved the staff and the food.
  • Clara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous views and beaches, clean swimming pools, great food and selection of restaurants, welcoming and attentive staff who are only happy to help, many places to relax on the Island, great choice of activities (kayaking, snorkelling, etc.), and...
  • Oldřich
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    the location is amazing, but more important is feeling that each one would like to make you happy and sutisfied, from garden man to chef, the kitchen is nice combination of local, indian and italian cousine

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Resort facilities of Chale Island Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Make up services
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules
    Chale Island Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 23:30
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$70 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about Chale Island Resort

    • Chale Island Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Guests staying at Chale Island Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • À la carte
    • Chale Island Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Beachfront
      • Waxing services
      • Bike tours
      • Body wrap
      • Beauty Services
      • Body treatments
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Fitness
      • Facial treatments
      • Manicure
      • Beach
      • Private beach area
      • Walking tours
      • Body scrub
      • Swimming Pool
      • Yoga classes
      • Make up services
      • Spa facilities
      • Pedicure
      • Spa/wellness packages
    • Chale Island Resort is 500 yards from the centre of Chale Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Chale Island Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Chale Island Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Chale Island Resort include:

      • Bungalow
      • Suite
      • Double
    • Check-in at Chale Island Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.