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, a playground 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
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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.
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