Scores at a Glance
Chale Island ResortClub Med Bali
Overall
8.7
8.7
Beach
8.8
8.3
Food
8.5
8.5
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
8.7
7.8
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.1
8.0
Romance
9.2
7.9
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (862)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,911)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.3
8.5
Food
8.5
9.1
Service
9.1
8.7
Rooms
7.8
8.5
Pools
8.9
8.5
Luxury
—
8.1
Value
8.0
7.0
Family
9.1
9.2
Romance
7.9
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Nightlife
8.3
9.0
Quiet
7.1
8.8
Adventure
9.0
8.2
Wellness
8.4
8.0
Remote work
—
—
Accessibility
7.6
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
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Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Golf
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Chale Island Resort
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 30 min from UKA
Club Med Bali
- 4 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from DPS
Pros — Chale Island Resort
- Rare private-island setting in Kenya
- Optional all-inclusive rates
- Strong snorkeling, diving, and nature activities
- Distinctive room categories including an overwater suite
- Three pools and a broad dining-and-bar lineup
Pros — Club Med Bali
- True all-inclusive Club Med model
- Exceptional activity depth
- Strong kids and teen program when operating
- Four-pool setup including adult-only Zen Pool
- Beachfront Nusa Dua location
- High service and GO-team sentiment
Cons — Chale Island Resort
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted to select rate plans
- Premium drinks and special dining may not be fully included
- No verified kids club
- Transfers add friction compared with mainland Diani resorts
Cons — Club Med Bali
- Rooms can feel dated for the price
- Main restaurant enhancement works create temporary disruption
- Kids clubs temporarily unavailable July 2026 to May 2027
- Spa, excursions, and some premium beverages cost extra
- Large lively resort atmosphere is not ideal for quiet luxury seekers