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A tropical island resort with a thatched-roof building, clear blue waters, and a rocky shoreline. - Chale Island Resort (Chale Island)
A thatched-roof house with a pool on a rocky island surrounded by clear blue waters. - Chale Island Resort (Chale Island)
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, thatched-roof buildings, and a pool area with umbrellas. - Chale Island Resort (Chale Island)
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, a white sofa with blue cushions, a wooden bench, and a patterned table. - Chale Island Resort (Chale Island)
A spacious living room with a high thatched ceiling, a white sofa with blue cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a large potted plant arrangement. - Chale Island Resort (Chale Island)
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Island sanctuary with white sands

Pristine white sands invite barefoot strolls along the private beach with sun loungers under swaying umbrellas. Four restaurants offer beachfront dining with ocean views, plus three bars. After kayaking, the full-service spa beckons with indulgent treatments to complete your island retreat.

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Overwater Suite

Two overwater bungalows with a clear view of the turquoise sea and lush greenery in the background.

Overwater Suite

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

View all photos for Suite on the Rocks

A thatched-roof building with a pool on a rocky island, surrounded by clear blue waters and a sandy beach.

Suite on the Rocks

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

View all photos for Ocean View Banda

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by greenery.

Ocean View Banda

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

View all photos for Standard Room

A four-poster canopy bed with white linens, two decorative pillows, and bedside lamps.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tower Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a decorative mirror, and a view of a blue sofa in the adjacent room.

Tower Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Chale Island, Chale Island Resort is next to a golf course and on a private beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Colobus Conservation. Visit our Chale Island travel guide
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Diani Beach Road, Chale Island, 80401

What's nearby

  • Three camels on a beach with a person walking beside them.
    Diani Beach
    33 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • A beach with palm trees and a parked vehicle.
    Tiwi Beach
    50 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Chale Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach
    27 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Kongo Mosque
    45 min drive - 17.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Pallet Cafe
  • The Olive Kitchen
  • Sunset Villa Poolbar
  • Mnazi @ Neptune Palm
  • Neptune Bar

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • 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 motorized watercraft
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Chale Island Resort have a pool?

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

Is Chale Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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?

Check-out 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?

Situated in Chale Island, this lodge is steps from Chale Beach.

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Reviews

Chale Island Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The resort was beautiful, the staff was friendly, and the food was absolutely amazing! The manager was very attentive and always spoke to people as he walked around the grounds. I always had anything I needed. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Kenya!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Tranquility...

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

10/10 Excellent

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The staff here is amazing. The rooms are always immaculately clean everyday. When I go back in my room it smells amazing and looks amazing. Location is great if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. It’s literally on a private island so no stores or anything is close by (about a 30/40 minute drive) and it’s extremely hard to get an uber because they uber drivers don’t want to go all the way to Chale. But the resort does have transportation for an extra fee so no worries. Overall an amazing experience, amazing people, amazing amenities. The drinks are so fresh. I’d visit again!
Dinner on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing resort!

Fantastic location, food and service! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location that felt very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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Lovely place for a couple of nights. Rooms lacking in comfortable chairs just to sit though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

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Eines der schönsten Hotels an der Küste. Gepflegte besondere Anlage. Man ist sehr sicher, dass sich eine Insel handelt. Man kann hier gut entspannen, nett essen und baden. Tolle Terrasse zum Sonnenuntergang. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Tyvärr har dykning försämrats radikalt. Lite fisk och döda rev
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Een paradijsje voor de Keniaanse kust. Fantastisch!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel

This is one beautiful place. One of a kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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great hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location, fantastic hotel, awesome staff!! Andrea the General Manager genuinely cares about the guests. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Weak WiFi
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021