Lodge Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Private Beach. Property has a private beach. (Free access) Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
Seahorse Road, 80108 Kilifi, Kenya – Great location - show map
The setting was calm and very relaxing. Loved the outdoor showers and delicious food. The staff were very welcoming and delightful.
Trinidad and TobagoWe loved the place, very beautiful, perfect to relax. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. We would definetely go back to this place!
KenyaI like their fully equipped kitchen, big relaxing area, nice bar and pool. Staff there are very friendly and helpful. Also, I was there on a Friday and they had a music event at night which was amazing!
VietnamEverything!!! John and Tito and the Lamu manager were dope!
NetherlandsVery ecologically friendly. A real good example for the rest of the world. Very pretty and inviting location and facilities; easy to relax in. Composting toilets are well designed but located too far from some of the quarters. Very friendly and helpful reception staff, though bar and kitchen staff slightly less so. Plenty of low-key things to do nearby.
United States of AmericaIt’s truly an eco-friendly place (except for the pool). Haven’t see toilets like that in my hole life. Food was supreme. The furniture and places to sit were very original and nice. The staff was very responsive.
SpainA magical place full of wonderful , ethical, environmentally conscious people in a most beautiful setting. Great pool, good food, wonderful accommodations, a very inclusive atmosphere with many activities to join.
Canadavolleyball, nice facilities, feels peaceful, palm wine on the beach for 100 KES/liter
United States of AmericaHad a very good stay, communal kitchen was great, 5 min walk to the creek and all the staff were amazing
IndonesiaThe place has a really cool and laid back vibe, it's like you're in the jungle, surrounded by vegetation. The staff is nice and always helpful, but I swear the best part is the outdoor bamboo shower
Romania
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
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Allyson
Trinidad and Tobago
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Marieke
Kenya
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Thuyvo
Vietnam
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Roena
Netherlands
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Ken
United States of America
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Gonzalo
Spain
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Ktbelle
Canada
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Steve
United States of America
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Indonesia
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Andra
Romania
Located at Kilifi Creek, just 1.9 mi outside of town and surrounded by a community forest, Distant Relatives Ecolodge and Backpackers features a private, secluded beach area, a restaurant and outdoor pool.
The lodge offers different accommodations types, ranging from family and double rooms to beds in a dormitory or safari tents. The spacious rooms feature custom made furniture and shelving. The waterproof tents feature a bed-side table and solar lights.
Distant Relatives offers a communal kitchen. Meals can also be ordered from the restaurant and include vegetarian options. Cocktails and refreshments can be enjoyed at the bar. The lodge also offers regular live music events.
Facilities at the lodge include outdoor bamboo showers, a private jetty, a library and a tour desk.
An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, hiking, volleyball, sailing and darts. Visits to the nearby Fumbene village can be arranged.
Distant Relatives is 28 mi from Malindi Airport and 31 mi from Mombasa Airport. Airport shuttles can be arranged for a fee.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Closest Landmarks *
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Watamu National Marine Park19.2 miles
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Local Ocean Trust Marine Conservation Centre19.9 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Nautilus Restaurant1.7 miles
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Tuskys Supermarket Supermarket1.7 miles
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Oloitiptip Market2.2 miles
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Wild Living Cafe/Bar3.4 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Kilifi Creek River0.6 miles
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Indian Ocean Ocean/Sea3.1 miles
Closest Airports *
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Malindi Airport32.8 miles
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Moi Airport33.1 miles
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Ukunda Airport50.2 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The staff is really friendly, the bar area amd the pool is really nice and the room we booked (we changed the tent for a double room) big and clean”
Spain“The vegetation all around, food, access to beach, the dogs, people who work there, music, outdoor showers, loved it all”
Pakistan“It's the best place we've stayed at throughout our trip in Kenya! Staff was friendly, there was a big kitchen that had everything you could need for coo...”
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Restaurant
Food: African, European
4 reasons to choose Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
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Facilities of Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
- Snorkeling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Darts
- Windsurfing Additional charge
- Pool table Additional charge
- Game room
- Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Accessibility
- Raised toilet
- Wheelchair accessible
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Yoga classes
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Massage Additional charge
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Shops (on site)
- Car rental
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Italian
- Swahili
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
