Chale Island Resort, a tranquil haven nestled beside a golf course, offers an array of activities like fishing and scuba diving. Enjoy 18 holes of golf or unwind at the private beach with sun loungers and ocean views from one of the 4 on-site restaurants.
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
Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 109 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Chale Island Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks and sunloungers, plus you'll have access to on-site scuba-diving, snorkelling and kayaking. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps and facials. Dining choices include 4 restaurants, and the 3 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. A poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.
All-inclusive
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
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
60 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities
Food and drink
4 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
Beach bar
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
On a private beach
Pro golf lessons
Kayaking
Boat tours
Motor boating
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Pool table
Fishing
Golf lessons nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Golf clubs on-site
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
24-hour fitness centre
Adjacent to a golf course
3 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Wine-tasting room
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Handrails in stairwells
ROOM
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
Tamu Tamu – This lobby lounge only serves light fare.
Mkoko – On-site cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Sushi Bar – This sushi bar overlooks the ocean. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Jahazi Bar – This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
Main Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 90 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 210.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Sands Chale Island Lodge Ukunda
Sands Chale Island Lodge
Sands Chale Island Ukunda
Sands Chale Island
Chale Island Resort Lodge
The Sands at Chale Island
Chale Island Resort Chale Island
Chale Island Resort Lodge Chale Island
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Chale Island Resort?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Chale Island Resort?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chale Island Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Chale Island Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 90 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chale Island Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Chale Island Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, fishing and snorkelling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Chale Island Resort also has 3 bars and a private beach, as well as a 24-hour fitness centre and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Chale Island Resort?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and ocean views.
What's the area around Chale Island Resort like?
Chale Island Resort is located a short 1-minute walk from Chale Beach.
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Chale Island Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
20 Feb 2024
Beautiful location that felt very private.
Eilidh Louise
Eilidh Louise, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Feb 2024
Tranquility...
What an amazing and absolutely gorgeous place! You will enjoy the solitude and peace offered here!
Tyrone
Tyrone, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jun 2024
Wonderful
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Nov 2023
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
simon
simon, 8-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Dec 2022
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.
Rita
8/10 Good
16 Jun 2025
Tyvärr har dykning försämrats radikalt. Lite fisk och döda rev
Vivy Alexandra
Vivy Alexandra, 8-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jan 2025
Ebba
Ebba, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Oct 2023
Very comfortable and quiet place to get away from it all and enjoy the coast. Good food and great hospitality.
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Sept 2023
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.
Theresa
10/10 Excellent
11 Apr 2022
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Jan 2022
Beautiful hotel
This is one beautiful place.
One of a kind.
Yana
Yana, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Jan 2022
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
Abby
Abby, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
22 Dec 2021
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Dec 2021
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.
Demetris
Demetris, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Dec 2021
Murani
Murani, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Dec 2021
Pixley
Pixley, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Dec 2021
great hotel!
Alejandro
Alejandro, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Oct 2021
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
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Sept 2021
Salina
Salina, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Sept 2021
Amazing location, fantastic hotel, awesome staff!! Andrea the General Manager genuinely cares about the guests.
Highly recommended!
Alnoor
Alnoor, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Sept 2021
Weak WiFi
Vincent
Vincent, 4-night trip
6/10 Okay
10 Aug 2021
stanislas
stanislas, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Aug 2021
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.
Christoph
Christoph, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Jul 2021
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.
Audrey
Audrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Jul 2021
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.