All perfect except the prices for the day trips are too expensive and the fact that water needs be paid for if not consumed during the meal. If you like Italians this is the Island to go. One thing to remember, dont do a Henna painting as it is completely overpriced and only lasts a week instead of promised 3... More

one of my favourite places in kenya, good for short trips, after a safari, the beach is not the best, great food and service. a small resort to rest and be safe from mass tourism. not so good for families or single, perfect for couples or friends. More

The Sands at Chale Island is an ideal location if you are looking for sun, sand and quiet. It has the benefit of being away from the 'busy'ness of Diani which means no beach boys or hawkers. The bandas facing the ocean are lovely and there is a constant breeze so even if the sun becomes too much, there is... More

While the location is out of this world, the basics are very very poor. An all inclusive (full board) booking will give you some of the worst meals you ever experience. The waffle maker does not know how the appliance opperates, breakfast runs out of Bacon, Coffee is stale, beef scallops are so tough it is impossible to cut, the... More

Chale island is a small coral island located about 12km south of Diani Beach. Although such a small distance it is a world away from the usual mass tourism. It has a wealth of animal and bird life,naturalsprings and salt lakes in the interior and we went there for the day for the guided tour walk etc. Chale island is... More

We just loved it at Chale....it was a brilliant time we had as a couple after getting married....loved the nice above the water bandas......was just an awesome experience......the lovely sunsets and the jaccuzi overlooking the ocean......loved the food, the bar and the barman....who made our evenings into relaxing and carefree world.... More

Chale Island is a realy special place. The only hotel on the island. rest of the island is a natural reserve. very quiet. Beach only for you. Food realy good. More

chale is a beautiful island! but i had some mixed opinions about various aspects as per my review below... beach - beautiful white powdery - shells and rocks are more apparent off the main beach. (seaweed is forked away by workers daily) gardens - stunning array of tropial plants with water lily pools, and various trees including the mangrove forest... More

Our five days at the Sands at Chale was a wonderful experience. The place is as beautiful as it looks on the pictures on their website and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Nothing was ever a problem. Our two children aged 6 & 8 felt very much at home here and because the place is relatively small they... More