Name: Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Address: Seahorse Road, 80108 Kilifi, Kenya, Seahorse Road, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $14 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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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

Amazing setting with loads of chillout areas. Super cool showers. Big airy dorm with nice beds. Wifi in all areas. Location near the lake.

Marie-dominique, United Kingdom

The service was warm and personalised. They actually offered me a free room upgrade since I was having a short stay there. The environment is very natural. Very clean swimming pool.

Oliver, Kenya

loved the place garden is beautiful staff are super nice

Mykyta, Canada

Beautiful place, beautiful creek 5min to the place, pizza, cocktails,

Thomas, Spain

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
“Amazing setting with loads of chillout areas. Super cool showers. Big airy dorm with nice beds. Wifi in all areas. Location near the lake.”

Marie-dominique United Kingdom
“The service was warm and personalised. They actually offered me a free room upgrade since I was having a short stay there. The environment is very natural. Very clean swimming pool. ”

Oliver Kenya
“loved the place garden is beautiful staff are super nice”

Mykyta Canada
“Beautiful place, beautiful creek 5min to the place, pizza, cocktails,”

Thomas Spain

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.

This property is also rated for the best value in Kilifi! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 13, 2014

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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
Local Ocean Trust Marine Conservation Centre
19.9 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

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Food: African, European

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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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 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

“The service was warm and personalised. They actually offered me a free room upgrade since I was having a short stay there. The environment is very natural. Very clean swimming pool. ”

Oliver

Kenya

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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) 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	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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