Chale Island Resort, Ukunda

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About the Hotel

Chale Island, Ukunda, Kenya
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9.4
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Chale Island Resort, a 4-star Ukunda hotel with a 9.4/10 Booking.com rating, offers a unique blend of tropical seclusion and luxury. Guests can unwind in the Maisha Poa Spa and swim in a salt-water pool with direct sea access. Experience diverse dining options with a mix of traditional Kenyan and international cuisines.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms feature traditional Swahili design and include air conditioning, private balconies with ocean views, and minibars. The penthouse suites provide a separate sitting area and a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Main Restaurant, which serves a variety of traditional and international dishes, as well as a Sushi Bar offering locally caught seafood. Fresh, sustainable ingredients are prioritized, with much of the produce sourced from the hotel's farm.

Leisure & Activities

Chale Island features a fitness area, a salty swimming pool, and water sports activities including diving excursions. Daily outdoor yoga classes take place in the mangrove forests, and guests can also explore nearby attractions like Gazi Beach and the Mangrove Boardwalk.

Services & Accessibility

Services at Chale Island Resort include a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The island offers exceptional accessibility with a short transfer from Ukunda Airport, about 20 km away.

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Chale Island Resort offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Suite on The Rock
2 persons
1080 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Tower Suite
2 persons
970 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Ocean View Banda
2 persons
595 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Overwater Suite
2 persons
650 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

Chale Island Resort offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.5/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Private beach
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Chale Island Resort Location

Chale Island, Ukunda, Kenya
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Chale Island, Ukunda, Kenya
Nearby
Mangrove Broadwalk
200 ft
Chale Beach
400 ft
Getting around
City Centre
Ukunda26 min  ·  10.8 mi
Airports
Ukunda (UKA)27 min  ·  10.9 mi
Moi Airport (MBA)92 min  ·  38.0 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:30
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Year renovated:
2006
Number of rooms:
53
Former name
the sands at chale island

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Chale Island Resort from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 80 verified reviews
9.4/10
Perfect
98%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.3/10
Cleanliness
9.7/10
Comfort
9.6/10
Facilities
9.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Staff
9.5/10
Value for money
8.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 186 reviews
9.4/10
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