Che Shale Hotel & Kitesurf Center

My favourite place to stay in Kenya. Total tranquility and aesthetically stunning. The rooms are beautiful, the staff and hosts are so welcoming that it feels like a home away from home. Fantastic kite surfing instructors too and a beautiful Dhow trip. FINALLY the food… Best crab I’ve ever had and what I will absolutely be returning for. Love LOVE it here.

This was the second time we went to Che Shale and our second visit left us with the same feeling of charm as our first visit. This time around we stayed for Christmas and imported 5 young adults and a young boy, together with 3 senior adults. We all loved our time there: the peace and quiet of the place, coupled with the ease to get to Malindi/Watamu/Kalifi and Tsavo, the amazing seafood (those soft shell crabs!!), the bandas, and the super nice crew all contributed to a detoxification from modern life, feeling chilled, forgetting time and having a rest of the mind and of the body. If you are looking for a 5-star resort with an international brand and a sanitized version of Kenya, Che Shale is not for you. If you are looking to relax and enjoy the simpler things of life of a more genuine place, Che Shale is definitely for you. We will come back!!

Actually, I have visited Che Shale around 7 times: with my husband, my friends and alone. I deffinitely advise to visit this place as it is the best beach hotel in Kenya. |This place is like small paradies hidden from outsiders. It is very calm and peacefull. No beach boys at all! The beach is very clean and sun lounges are very comfortable. You always can swim in the ocean, regadless of the ebb and flow of the tides. The bandas may seem simple, but at the same time have everything you need. |The food and coctails are amazing. I've tried all the dishes from the menu, and very dish is simply delicious. You will also be pleasantly surprised be the prices. And, of course, if you are in Che Shale, you must try the crabs: in both soft and hard shells! |And I would like to especially note the work of the staff: the cleaning ladies, the waiters - everyone is very welcoming, friendly, client oriented. They will make your rest comfortable and peacefull.|If you would lile to enjoy the nature, the ocean, the delicious food, calm and relaxing atmosphere with your friends, family, children, then Che Shale is the best choice for you!

The way to Che Shale is quite adventurous but once you arrive you are in paradise. Beautiful wood houses in the middle of a jungle. Nice restaurant and amazing sun loungers on the beach. A perfect spot to chill and switch off from everyday life. We hope to come back one day again!

The most amazing Xmas staying in beautiful luxurious Bandas waking up to a glorious sea view. Delicious food, the most welcoming & accommodating staff, kite surfing & a morning Dhow trip with bbq lunch and more .. PERFECT .. we'll be back ... hopefully soon!

We had an incredible stay at Che Shale. The owners are highly communicative, friendly and accommodating. The setting is beautiful and the banda was both lovely and comfortable. Che Shale organized a deep sea fishing experience for us and we caught 10 yellowfin! We cant wait to return.

Nice and quiet place. Good food and friendly service. Your can also just go there for a day. The boys at the Kite surf school are very helpful, even if your bring your own gear.

I visited this place , a beautiful and quiet beach, and I absolutely loved it. The customer service was amazing, and I had the whole beach to myself without any interruptions from vendors. The serene atmosphere was perfect. The owners, a lovely British couple, were incredibly nice and had a super cute, friendly dog. If you visit, consider bringing something for the dog—it's adorable and very friendly! I'm definitely coming back tomorrow.