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The Sands at Chale Island

Hotel Diani, Chale Island
Excellent from 798 reviews
9/10
90% of guests recommend

Description

Chale Island is a small romantic island situated 600 meters off the mainland. 10 km south of Diani, 1,2 km long and 0,8 km wide, with a general north/south orientation.

The Island is divided into two parts; resort and sacred forest or “kaya”.

The resort lies in 15 acres of indigenous ancient forest, with a stunning 10,000 square meter white sand bay which is protected by a vibrant coral reef.

With an explosion of colorful flora and fauna the island is truly magical and if that is not enough, also features a mystical inland tidal mangrove lake.

Specifically built with nature and the environment in mind, The Sands at Chale Island is one of the most low impact hotels in Kenya.

Spread out to offer the utmost in privacy and romance, even when at full capacity one has a tremendous feeling of peace, tranquility and seclusion.

The combination of white beach, tropical plants, laid back island flair and Kenyan hospitality is what dreams are made of.

Availability

  • Beach Banda
    Beach Banda
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    • 33
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
    • Shower
    • WiFi
  • Lagoon Banda
    Lagoon Banda
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    • 32
    • × 1
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
    • Shower
    • WiFi
  • Overwater Suite
    Overwater Suite
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    • 35
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
    • Shower
    • WiFi
  • Penthouse
    Penthouse
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    • 80
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Attached pool
    • Balcony
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
    • WiFi
  • Standard Room
    Standard Room
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    • 22
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Mosquito net
    • Pool view
    • Shower
    • WiFi
  • Suite On The Rocks
    Suite On The Rocks
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    • 35
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
    • Shower
    • WiFi

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Airport pickup
  • Balcony
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Family rooms
  • Fan
  • Fitness center
  • Flat Screen TV
  • Garden
  • Garden view
  • Internet – WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Massage
  • Mosquito net
  • Ocean view
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Pool view
  • Restaurant
  • Seating area
  • Secured parking
  • Shower
  • Sofa
  • Spa & wellness
  • Swimming pool
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
Activities
  • Diving The Crab was established in 1985 when the first school opened at Jadini Beach Hotel. Since then we have concentrated all our efforts in providing a professional and dedicated service to our clients. As a result our reputation is known worldwide. We are extremely privileged to be operating on Kenya’s south coast, where the idyllic Indian Ocean provides warm, hospitable waters teeming with marine life. Often on our way to dive sites the boat will slow down to play with a school of friendly dolphins or the gentlest of giants: the whale shark.
  • Our watersports center offers a variety of watersports equipment for hire. Guests are invited to rent snorkeling equipment and kayaks
  • Situated in and around the inner island Mangrove lake there are ten treatment rooms. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the cool shade of the mangrove trees makes every treatment very enjoyable. Fango treatments are also in the programm
  • Guest are invited to use our fitness Center free of charge
Internet
  • WiFi is available to our guests within the premises for free
Parking
  • Secured parking is available for our clients

Hotel policies

Accepted credit cards
  • Master Card
  • Visa
  • American Express
Check-in time

After 12:00 pm

Check-out time

Until 10:00 am

Accommodation review scores and score breakdown

9 / 10

Based on 798 reviews

Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at The Sands at Chale Island.

Cleanliness
10   
Comfort
9   
Location
10   
Staff
10   
Services
10   
Value for money
9   
Sleep quality
10   
Food quality
9   
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Guest reviews

  • Karen W
    United Kingdom (UK)
    2020-11-02

    Chale Island is a special place, exclusive, quality, taste and an experience of pure paradise. We stayed in the Penthouse, the 360 degree view, the sunrises, sunsets, range of birds, monkeys and wild life was rejuvenating for the soul. Nothing was too much for any staff member, friendly, professional, top class service all round. The spa was off the charts the best massages and so reasonably priced. My partner and I each had 3 full body massages and 1 Indian head and I had a pedicure, the best massage I’ve ever had and I trained as a therapist years ago!! Now the food - wow !!! Freshly cooked in front of you, the catch of the day for me was the best, a good range of choice and the service outstanding. At low tide you can walk around the entire island and the star fish, crabs, fish, birds just to name a few was amazing. We came so close to all the birds a great experience. The manager and his wife were so friendly and attentive and professional. Ensure you bring a pair of boat shoes as walking around at low tide they are a life saver with sharp rocks.

  • M
    Spain
    2020-10-22

    Beautiful place to stay for one night. The ubication is wonderful. Really nice the way they help you to cross the water, food is excellent, you can use kajaks for free, the views are beautiful from all rooms.

    They could have a fridge in the room, and the fresh water supplied should be sealed and cold.

  • Nilay D
    India
    2020-10-12

    We just stayed 4 nights at this amazing island resort, 2 nights at Penthouse and 2 nights at beach bands... an excellent place to spend a holiday. Awesome beach and views.. Great food and the tea time 👍🏻

  • CM Travels
    Switzerland
    2020-03-20

    Superb place! Our clients absolutely raved about the level of service and friendly nature of the staff! Even when our clients needed extra special care wit a visit to the Diani Hospital to see to an injury sustained whilst on safari before their arrival at Chale Island. All necessary arrangements were made and seen to. The flexibility and efficiency made for a great all round stay and we will continue to send our esteemed clients to Chale well into the future. Thank you Mike and the Team at Chale! Well done!

  • Seema
    Kenya
    2020-03-05

    The is the most ideal "Robinson Crusoe" location you can find off the Kenyan coast. It is unspoilt with such minimal light pollution that each constellation and star is visible on a clear night. I love the fact that this is a green resort with no electricity between 10-5 allowing you to switch off from the world and connecting you to nature. You literally feel like every single problem in your life is so insignificant whilst you are there. The experience is even more unique as a result of things like being pulled to the island on a tractor. The spa experience is also unparalleled as you are taken into a rainforest to unwind, relaxing whilst enjoying the exquisite view and sounds of the forest. The manager is forever checking on his guests to make sure that they are comfortable. My husband and I came here for our honeymoon in 2003 and it will always occupy a special place in our heart.

    The lighting in the food service area could be improved.