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The Sands at Chale Island

4.0 star property
Chale Island beachfront lodge with spa, beach bar
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The Sands at Chale Island

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
View from room
In-room safe, bed sheets
Bathroom
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials, 4 treatment rooms

Overview of The Sands at Chale Island

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
9.4/10 Exceptional

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Diani Beach Road, Chale Island, 80401
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dressing gowns
  • 3 outdoor pools

Room options

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Penthouse

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Overwater

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View Banda - Superior Room

  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite on the Rocks

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

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

About this area

What's nearby

  • On a private beach
  • Diani Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 46 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 109 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Chapateria - 1 min drive
  • Galana Bar - 1 min drive
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About this property

The Sands at Chale Island

The Sands at Chale Island 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. Other highlights at this upmarket lodge include a poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 60 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • For more details, 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

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 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
  • 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
  • 18 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Wine-tasting room

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

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.

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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Sands at Chale Island offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Sands at Chale Island does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Sands at Chale Island?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at The Sands at Chale Island?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Sands at Chale Island?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Sands at Chale Island?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Sands at Chale Island.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Sands at Chale Island?
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 The Sands at Chale Island?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Sands at Chale Island 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. The Sands at Chale Island 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 The Sands at Chale Island?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and ocean views.
What's the area around The Sands at Chale Island like?
The Sands at Chale Island is located a short 1-minute walk from Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel
This is one beautiful place. One of a kind.
Yana, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Murani, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pixley, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel!
Alejandro, 4-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Salina, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review