Chale Island Resort

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

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Diani Beach Road, Chale Island, 80401
  • Place, Chale Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Overwater Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite on the Rocks

  • 160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Banda

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tower Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Chale Island Resort

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Catch some rays on Chale Island Resort's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the lodge's 4 restaurants.
Chale Island Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This Chale Island lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a private beach and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
During your stay at Chale Island Resort, you're just a quick walk from Chale Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 4 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar, and a poolside bar
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, body wraps, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, a 24-hour gym, and kayaking
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chale Beach and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Colobus Conservation
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Chale Island Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

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.

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. Self parking is free.

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

Tamu Tamu - This lobby lounge serves light fare only.
Mkoko - Onsite 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Chale Island Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

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
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Chale Island Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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