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 – Good location – show map
The vibe was incredible. The kitchen is clean and ready to use. There is a creek (bay) near by for swimming with bioluminescence if you’re here when there is little moon. There are also monkeys in the trees and a gorgeous baobab tree.
United States of AmericaIt is a backpackers but we opted for a private room which was great. Remember it is an eco Lodge so rooms do not have glass windows. The private outside shower is great and the upgraded room we had has its own composting toilets. The evening is fun as guests lounge around and great music playing at the bar. I would also suggest taken the 10min walk down to beach to see the bioluminescent plankton.
South AfricaThe 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!
NetherlandsHad a very good stay, communal kitchen was great, 5 min walk to the creek and all the staff were amazing
IndonesiaI love the bathrooms built inside the bamboo trees. The pizza and bbq ribs were on point and terrifically delicious. The lemonade was fantastic. The staff were great. The beach nearby is spectacular. Loved every bit of my stay there. I loved the fact that the place isn't so large,it's easier for guests to just start conversation with complete strangers because they are in the same space. The experience is much more intimate.
KenyaExcellent location, friendly staff and well integrated with the local people
United KingdomThe whole ground is very nice and clean. We loved the shower in the bamboo forest. The kitchen is huge and well equipped with everything you need. On Friday they have pizza night, we had to wait an hour for the pizza because it was valentine's day and they had a lot of outside guests, but the pizza is very delicious and it was worth to wait. The common area and the pool are great and we also loved to go to the beach to see the plankton, it was crazy :) we would definitely come back!
Austria
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
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Carol
United States of America
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Heinrich
South Africa
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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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Indonesia
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Catherine
Kenya
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Alan
United Kingdom
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Doris
Austria
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 8.4 for two-person stays.
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Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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About Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
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Restaurant Nautilus1.7 miles
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Cafe/Bar Wild Living3.4 miles
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Supermarket Tuskys Supermarket1.7 miles
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Market Oloitiptip2.2 miles
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River Kilifi Creek0.6 miles
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Ocean/Sea Indian Ocean3.1 miles
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Malindi Airport32.8 miles
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Moi International Airport33.1 miles
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Ukunda Airport50.2 miles
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Amenities of Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
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
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
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
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
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
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Raised toilet
- Wheelchair accessible
Spa
- Yoga classes
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Couples' massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Massage Additional charge
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Shallow end
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
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
FAQs about Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
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Room options at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers include:
- Family
- Tent
- Bed in Dorm
- Double
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 1h
- Airport shuttle (public) 1h 30min
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Guests staying at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- À la carte
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Windsurfing
- Evening entertainment
- Back massage
- Private beach area
- Beach
- Nightclub/DJ
- Head massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Foot massage
- Walking tours
- Full-body massage
- Live music/Performance
- Neck massage
- Movie nights
- Hand massage
- Happy hour
- Couples' massage
- Yoga classes
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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The prices at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers is 1.3 miles from the center of Kilifi.
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Check-in at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
