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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

3.0 star property

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Pool
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Seahorse Road, Kilifi, Kilifi County, 80108
  • Kilifi Creek
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kilifi Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Patrick's Catholic Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Vipingo (VPG)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Tent, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Economy Tent, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

Family beach hostel near Mnarani ruins
At Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers, hit the nearby beach where you can enjoy volleyball, then dine on-site at Distant Relatives.
Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers offers 22 accommodations with portable fans and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Kilifi hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers, you'll be within walking distance of Kilifi Creek. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Distant Relatives
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes volleyball, scooters/mopeds to rent and yoga classes
  • 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mnarani ruins and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome free of charge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kilifi hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to noon.
Distant Relatives – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per day
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: USD 2 to 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Distant Relatives

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 9 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per day.

Property is also known as

Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers Hotel KILIFI
Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers Hotel
Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers KILIFI
Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers Hostel KILIFI
Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers Hostel
Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers Kilifi

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bhavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Muhammed

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Backpackers before this is not backpacker anymore. Price of beer is $4 cocktail $8. Not eco anymore they have English toilets. Price of room is higher than nearby B&B. Everyone who was staying was complaining about the prices. This place used to be really nice and affordable and staff were friendly. Even new staff don’t seem to like working there. WiFi didn’t work at all so I couldn’t work.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Githaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the Bandas, with the open showers and composting toilets. Friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. I would come there next time again. Nice people there. Nice landscape.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Huug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis in busy Kenia

Also this stay was fantastic. The “Back packers” as it is known by the locals gives you a basis to come yo yourself and plan whatever you want. Great assistence when you want something - inside or outside the lodge
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Huug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis in Kenia

Fantastic accomodation. It really feels like coming home. The eco element implies that people tend to be more considerste in various ways!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018