Name: Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Address: Seahorse Road, 80108 Kilifi, Kenya, Seahorse Road, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $17 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Everything!!! John and Tito and the Lamu manager were dope!

Roena, Netherlands

Very 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.

Ken, United States of America

The place is very green and with a lot of space to chill out, music is always on and pleasant, breakfast is nice and with many choices.

Gio, Switzerland

It’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.

Gonzalo, Spain

A 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.

Ktbelle, Canada

volleyball, nice facilities, feels peaceful, palm wine on the beach for 100 KES/liter

Steve, United States of America

Everything! - the common area set-up, the staff, the location, the rooms, the food (the smoothies are incredible albeit somewhat expensive)

Justin, United States of America

Very chilled & relaxed place. Beautiful garden, nice pool, friendly staff!

Tanne, Netherlands

Simplicity and eco consciousness. Staff were nice Breakfast was good.

Jackson, Kenya

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 cooking, beautiful beach nearby, big pool, chilled atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Let's not forget about the happy hour cocktails!

Aisgar, United Kingdom

8.6

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What guests loved the most:
“Everything!!! John and Tito and the Lamu manager were dope!”

Roena Netherlands
“Very ecologically friendly. A real good example for the rest of the world. Very pretty and inviting location and facilities; easy to relax in. ”

Ken United States of America
“The place is very green and with a lot of space to chill out, music is always on and pleasant, breakfast is nice and with many choices.”

Gio Switzerland
“It’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. ”

Gonzalo Spain
“A magical place full of wonderful , ethical, environmentally conscious people in a most beautiful setting. ”

Ktbelle Canada
“volleyball, nice facilities, feels peaceful, palm wine on the beach for 100 KES/liter”

Steve United States of America
“Everything! - the common area set-up, the staff, the location, the rooms, the food (the smoothies are incredible albeit somewhat expensive)”

Justin United States of America
“Very chilled & relaxed place. Beautiful garden, nice pool, friendly staff!”

Tanne Netherlands
“Simplicity and eco consciousness. Staff were nice Breakfast was good.”

Jackson Kenya
“It's the best place we've stayed at throughout our trip in Kenya! ”

Aisgar United Kingdom

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 8.3 for two-person stays.

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Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

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An Inside Look at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

Distant Relative Ecolodge, Bronze Eco-Rated by Eco Tourism Kenya, is nestled between the Giriama village of Fumbini and the beautiful emerald waters of Kilifi Creek. The lodge attracts adventurers from around the world who gather to share tales of the road, mingle with the local community, and enjoy the beautiful ocean views and sunsets that Kenya has to offer. The lodge's accommodation options include camping, dormitories, safari tents, private rooms and beautifully designed ensuite bandas with their own charming private courtyards. The options offer spacious, well ventilated rooms with custom-made shelving units and glass bottle wall designs. The lodge has a lounge area and a fully stocked bar which offers a variety of beverages. Guests also enjoy local and continental dishes in buffet and menu options. The lodge organizes Dhow Sailing, Scuba diving, Windsurfing, Kayaking, bicycle rental, wake boarding, snorkeling, and village tours. Onsite, is also a swimming pool- recently rebuilt with new night lights and seating: a perfect place for guests to spend the day with a good book and a cool drink! Laundry services are available and airport pick-ups can be arranged.

Area Info –

Closest Landmarks

Watamu National Marine Park
19.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Nautilus Restaurant
1.7 miles
Tuskys Supermarket Supermarket
1.7 miles
Oloitiptip Market
2.2 miles
Wild Living Cafe/Bar
3.4 miles

Natural Beauty

Indian Ocean Ocean/Sea
3.1 miles

Closest Airports

Malindi Airport
32.8 miles
Moi Airport
33.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“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...”

Aisgar

United Kingdom

“Distant Relatives is a stunningly beautiful place - by far the best I've seen in East Africa. It's a short walk to the creek/beach where you can sw...”

Mogendi

Australia

“Wonderful place- staff were welcoming and helpful- they upgraded me for 2 nights from a dorm to an ensuite for no reason other than it was available! Lovely are...”

Jt1305

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: African, European

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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“Very 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.”

Ken

United States of America

“It’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.”

Gonzalo

Spain

“A 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.”

Ktbelle

Canada

“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 cooking, beautiful beach nearby, big pool, chilled atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Let's not forget about the happy hour cocktails!”

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Reviewed: November 29, 2018

Anonymous
Kenya
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Tent (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilets are. Only in one place so you have to wake up and walk to the toilet every time.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 24, 2018

Elisabeth
South Africa
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some of the staff weren't the most helpful but the majority of them were really nice.
Really nice environment and lots of activities

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 10, 2018

Tanne
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beach is not that nice here
Very chilled & relaxed place. Beautiful garden, nice pool, friendly staff!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 25, 2018

Jackson
Kenya
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Tent (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The ablutions while quite exotic are not convenient. late arrivals and early departures should note that restaurant close early and open late.
Simplicity and eco consciousness. Staff were nice Breakfast was good.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Garrett
Kenya
9.2

“This place was a paradise! Walk up the road to the village and have dinner with Ruma”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This place was a paradise

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 2, 2018

aisgar
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“The best place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tent (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is literally nothing not to like! I didn't like that I booked the place for one night only as I could've probably stayed there for a week!
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 cooking, beautiful beach nearby, big pool, chilled atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Let's not forget about the happy hour cocktails!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 19, 2018

Lucy and Jonny
United Kingdom
9.6

“A fantastic place for chilling out and enjoying a beautiful setting”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tent (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
About a 30 minute walk into town, but the walk itself is fine. There are a few mosquitoes to watch out for, and bugs and other animals can get into rooms, but that was quite lovely one morning when we were visited by monkeys. The communal kitchen was a bit grubby and the sponges not so fresh but it was great to cook for ourselves to save some money.
Excellent facilities. Staff very friendly and helpful. You can use it as a base for activities or just chill out and relax. We mostly used the communal kitchen to cook our own food but the times we did order food from the restaurant it was excellent and good value. The pool is nice and the surroundings are beautiful. There is also a beautiful beach 5 minutes walk away

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Belinda
Kenya
9.2

“thee best ever”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
the place looked amaizing its super clean and comfortable the food is amaizing the beds are comfortable ,staff are really helpful i think that its the best backpackers that i have ever been in to and would recommend it to other travellers

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Pierre
France

5 helpful votes
10

“A state of the art hostel, to absolutely check out!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Tent (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 2 nights
No idea :)
I think the reputation of this place is already high enough... but I really liked how really everything is well thought and organised, in an environmentally friendly way. It was actually quite impressive... The bamboo shower, the toilets, the chicken farm and little garden, the food, everything was great!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 11, 2018

keplam
Croatia
Age group: 35 – 44
9.2

“Great experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Tent (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was fine. maybe price can be a little bit lower or to include breakfast in the price of the room.
Great place to relax and to spend a few days in Kilifi. The atmosphere is relaxed, food is good, but you can also prepare your own food. There is a nice pool, bamboo showers, baobab and nice. I recommend this place

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 6, 2018

Roena
Netherlands
8.8

“Definitely a place you need to visit!!!! Missing out!!! 😎”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Tent (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff.
Beds were comfy! The ambience! The walk to the beach is fantastic! The algae at night. The music. The chill out spots. Definitely be back!

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 21, 2018

Roena
Netherlands
8.8

“Amazing!! Positive vibes. Home away from Home!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Tent (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Few of The staff members. The lady receptionist was cold and unfriendly. A bar tender threw a receipt at me because I asked for a tab but apparently he is protected so you LL probably meet his grumpiness. Good luck with him.
Everything!!! John and Tito and the Lamu manager were dope!

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 19, 2018

Tobias
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Tent (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilets had been very special but suitable for an ecolodge.
Very close by beach with lots of small animals.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 17, 2018

Pierre
France
Age group: 45 – 54

1 helpful vote
7.9

“Amazing and friendly ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (4 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Location is perfect, good vibration and very nice and original place with friendly people I a natural environment! If u like reggae you must go there too 😁

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: July 24, 2018

Anonymous
Switzerland

1 helpful vote
9.6

“The perfect back-packing hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
The music in the bar starting at 7am...
Great atmosphere to hangout and meet interesting people

Stayed in July 2018

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	Family Room (4 Adults) 2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Offering a private courtyard with shower and toilet, this rooms features custom made shelves and furniture. Room Facilities: • Shower • Desk • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • Mosquito net • Garden view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Tent (2 Adults) 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Each tent is waterproof, carpeted and fitted with mosquito net, bed-side table and solar light at night. There is a shared bathroom and toilet. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Shared toilet • Private entrance • Garden view • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This is a single bed in a spacious 8-bed mixed dormitory room with shared bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Shared toilet • Private entrance • Mosquito net • Garden view • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Budget Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features an en suite shower, a fan and custom made shelves. It has a shared toilet. Room Facilities: • Shower • Desk • Shared bathroom • Fan • Private Bathroom • Shared toilet • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • Mosquito net • Garden view • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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