Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Lodge
Seahorse Road, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
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With a stay at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers in Kilifi, you'll be 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mnarani ruins and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Arabuko Sokoke Forest. This beach hostel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Excellent service
Sparkling clean
Airport drop-off availableShow More
Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach volleyball
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
Massage room
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-up
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Property Description
With a stay at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers in Kilifi, you'll be 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mnarani ruins and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Arabuko Sokoke Forest. This beach hostel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste.
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4.3/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.3
Amenities4.3
Location4.3
Service4.3
All 43 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Vipingo Estate Airport
(29.0 km)
Landmarks: Seahorse Beach
(310m)
Landmarks: Summer Beach
(740m)
Landmarks: Student's Common Room
(1.3 km)
Landmarks: Lovers Park
(1.4 km)
Landmarks: Arabuko sokoke forest
(1.5 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
2
Economy Tent, Shared Bathroom
2 Single bed or 1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Electric fan
Towels
Garden view
Private entrance
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5
Comfort Quadruple Room
1 Queen bed and 1 Bunk bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
Towels
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3
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Electric fan
Towels
Garden view
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4
Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Electric fan
Towels
Garden view
Private entrance
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
43 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Kilifi
AI Summary
The Distant Relatives Hostel provides a tranquil forest setting near Kilifi Creek, with first-class amenities like a swimming pool and communal kitchen. It's praised for its delicious breakfast and exceptional staff service.
Kobe & Kyle
November 2, 2024
Distant relatives is the perfect place to stay in Kilifi. The whole staff is very friendly and make you feel like family. My wife and I arrived during off season, so when we showed up at 04:30 there was already a room available even though our check in was technically not until 12:00 that day.
Mohammed at the bar made sure we were taken care of whenever we wanted something to eat or drink. The food and drink prices were reasonable, after 5 days we only spent around $100 USD.
The pool was our favorite spot to sit and relax while reading our books. But reception was also able to help us call a Tuk Tuk into town and to the white sandy beaches and that was about $10 USD round trip.
Beware of the Vervet monkeys though, they live in the trees surrounding the property and they will steal your food if you turn your eyes for even just a second!
The toilets outside the Bandas are composting toilets, and that isn’t for everyone, but they do have traditional flush toilets as well near the pool area.
Guest User
February 14, 2025
DR lies on top of what is almost a privat little beach towards the Kilifi Creek. The compound includes some mostly friendly animal life; very nice eco-themed daily activities. bar/food could be a tad cheaper but are perfectly ok, there's also the possibility to prepare one's own meals. Staff is very friendly.
Guest User
February 1, 2025
Would recommend this place to anybody looking for some down time at a beautiful location on the Kenyan coast, but still wanting to meet up with folk and share some good vibes, meet interesting people and recharge with positive energy. Wonderfully located overlooking the creek in Kilifi, it is well organised, with friendly positive staff and management, and there is always something going on. The food is good, and accommodation in the Bandas is great for families as well as for couples and individual travellers. They often have gigs and djs in on a friday night, and with its own swimming pool and access to a beach, it really is a great place to hang out, and from which to explore Kilifi and the surrounding areas. Definitely coming again.
Guest User
January 12, 2025
We always love to return to this wonderful ecolodge when in kenya. The rooms are clean, the food is delicious and the vision of the place is outstanding. We highly recommend a stay there.
Guest User
December 31, 2024
I loved the privacy it offered for one seeking some quiet ,relaxed enviroment. The variety in meals offered. The whole eco setting within the vicinity. The kids enjoyed the uninterrupted swimming sessions & making friends. For house keeping,they should ensure it's a daily routine in terms of changing bed sheets & pillow cases ,cleaning of rooms & bathroom & toilet areas,disinfecting of the same & probably put an active supervisor to do follow ups on the same to ensure high standards of hygiene.
Guest User
December 30, 2024
What an amazing place, I loved being here. Distant Relatives Eco Lodge is located in a quiet place, close to the beach on the river. The staff are friendly and helpful. Food and bar service is good. Common area with pool is a great place to sit and relax, you can feel the peace and the real hostel vibe here.
Zhao
July 4, 2024
It was a great stay!
Guest User
October 19, 2024
Every think ia so comfy the beds are clean the pool is so clean, get a quality for the price i highly recommend it
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach volleyball
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
Massage room
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Bar
Nightclub
Billiards room
Restaurant
Karaoke
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Taxi booking service
Car rentals
Currency exchange
Conference room
Additional charge
Playground
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car rentals
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Currency exchange
Tour and ticket booking service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
French
Kiswahili
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Snack bar
Health & Wellness
Billiards room
Massage room
Diving
Beach volleyball
Hiking
Snorkeling
Yoga session
Sailing
Off-site
Windsurfing
Activities
Karaoke
Nightclub
Fishing
Gaming area
Eco tours
Public Areas
Smoking area
Water purifier
Shared kitchen
Picnic area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Playground
Children's meals available
Business Services
Conference room
Additional charge
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Pool ramp available
Safety & Security
First aid room
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Intruder alarm
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 12:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:00–10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestFree
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2012
- Renovated: 2020
- Number of Rooms: 21
With a stay at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers in Kilifi, you'll be 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mnarani ruins and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Arabuko Sokoke Forest. This beach hostel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at Distant Relatives serving the guests of Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at Distant Relatives serving the guests of Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.