Chale Island Resort - Ukunda

Private island resort on a 10,000 square meter white sand bay in Ukunda

Amenities

Chale Island Resort has three outdoor swimming pools and a private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. The Maisha Poa Spa offers nine open-air treatment rooms, two of which are located over the lake. Water sport facilities on site include diving, snorkeling, canoeing, and paddle boarding.

Rooms

Guest rooms at The Sands at Chale Island are designed with Swahili-inspired decor and offer sea views. The luxury penthouse suites feature expansive ocean views and private Jacuzzis. All accommodations include air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a Swahili-style bed.

Dining

The resort's main restaurant serves Traditional Kenyan cuisine alongside Italian and Oriental dishes. Katika Ziwa specializes in seafood, while the on-site Sushi Bar offers fresh, sustainably caught seafood. Guests can also dine at the poolside BBQ or the Italian trattoria, and enjoy cocktails at Mkoko sunset deck.

Wellness

The Maisha Poa Spa provides body treatments, massages, facials, and beauty services in open-air rooms, including two treatment rooms perched over the lake. Yoga classes are held in a serene natural environment. The fitness room and outdoor swimming pool complement the spa experience.

Activities & Location

Chale Island is a private island surrounded by an ancient mangrove forest, with exclusive access to a 10,000 square meter white sand bay. Guests can join guided kayak trips, reef walks with the resident marine biologist, and snorkeling excursions. The hotel is 12 km from Diani Beach and 15 km from Ukunda Airstrip.

• Location: Private island 12 km from Diani Beach, surrounded by mangrove forest
• Rooms: Swahili-inspired rooms and suites with sea views; luxury penthouse suites with private Jacuzzis
• Dining: Five dining outlets including Katika Ziwa seafood, Sushi Bar, and Mkoko sunset deck
• Wellness: Maisha Poa Spa with 9 open-air treatment rooms, two over the lake; yoga classes
• Activities: Diving, snorkeling, guided kayak, reef walks with resident marine biologist; nesting Green Turtles and Colobus monkeys
• Sustainability: Locally sourced ingredients and environmental initiatives to protect wildlife