Scores at a Glance
Chale Island ResortDiamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
Overall
8.7
8.3
Beach
8.8
9.2
Food
8.5
8.0
Service
9.1
8.2
Rooms
8.7
7.9
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.1
7.9
Romance
9.2
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (862)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,173)
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
90 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
9.2
8.5
Food
8.0
9.1
Service
8.2
8.7
Rooms
7.9
8.5
Pools
8.4
8.5
Luxury
—
8.1
Value
7.9
7.0
Family
8.0
9.2
Romance
—
9.0
Quiet
—
8.8
Adventure
8.6
8.2
Wellness
—
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Golf
Yes
Chale Island Resort
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 30 min from UKA
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
- 4 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from MBA
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 — Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
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