The
Sands at Chale Island
Chale Island is a small romantic island situated
about 600 meters from the mainland and 10 km south of Diani Beach, 50 km south
of Mombasa and 70 km from the border of Tanzania. The term “Chale”
refers to the name of an old warrior of the Digo tribe who is buried on the island.
On certain days of the year his descendants still come to celebrate religious
rituals.
Measuring 1,2 km long and 0,8 km wide with north-south orientation,
Chale Island is divided into two parts: the hotel, main beach and immediate surrounds
and the forest and wildlife (reserve). Wildlife abounds in abundance throughout
the island, troops of monkeys and baboons, bush baby crying in the night, many
species of birdlife, small antelope, butterflies, to name a few …
In addition the island is host to the natural phenomenon of inland mangrove lakes
subjected to the natural changes of the tides.
The Sands at Chale opened
on 1st December 2006 and offers 7 categories of rooms to cater to the individual
preferences and needs of the guests. There are a total of 50 rooms, bandas and
suites comprising:
- 16 Tower Rooms in the two tower buildings,
- 2
Penthouses on top of the two tower buildings,
- 9 Standard Bandas,
- 14
Superior Bandas,
- 6 Chale Bandas,
- 1 Water Bungalow Junior Suite,
- 1
Waterbungalow Suite,
- 1 Honeymoon Suite.
On staff are more
than 180 employees from many different nationalities, including at least 10 local
Kenyan tribes like Luo, Digo, Kikuyu and Maasai.
The Sands at Chale, belonging
to the chain of boutique hotels together with The Sands at Nomad, is also the
only resort in Kenya with water bungalows. If you truly desire something unique
and special from your holiday you will certainly appreciate the very personal
approach and attention to detail, attending to your every need and in such special
surroundings.
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