Scores at a Glance
Chale Island ResortCouples Swept Away
Overall
8.7
8.7
Beach
8.8
9.4
Food
8.5
8.4
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
8.7
8.0
Luxury
8.5
8.0
Value
8.1
8.2
Romance
9.2
9.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (862)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,603)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $189
No
Adults Only
Yes
—
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
8.4
9.1
Service
8.5
8.7
Rooms
8.0
8.5
Pools
8.0
8.5
Luxury
8.0
8.1
Value
8.2
7.0
Family
—
9.2
Romance
9.0
—
Nightlife
7.6
9.0
Quiet
7.8
8.8
Adventure
9.0
8.2
Wellness
8.8
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
Diving
Yes
Chale Island Resort
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 30 min from UKA
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
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 — Couples Swept Away
- Excellent Seven Mile Beach location with strong swimmability.
- Adults-only, couples-focused atmosphere.
- Strong included activity program, especially tennis, fitness, water sports, and wellness.
- Good fit for repeat Jamaica travelers who value beach time over resort spectacle.
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 — Couples Swept Away
- Room style is not consistently described as ultra-modern.
- Service and food receive mostly positive but not flawless guest sentiment.
- Some guests mention noise or atmosphere variation depending on room location and season.
- Not designed for families.