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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
3.0 star property

Comfortable hostel near the beach
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Overview of Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is AU$49
Price available on 12/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
Seahorse Road, Kilifi, Kilifi County, 80108
  • Popular LocationPwani University15 min walk
  • Popular LocationKilifi Bridge4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMnarani ruins7 min drive
  • AirportMalindi (MYD)56 min drive
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Room options

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 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

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Toaster
Freezer
Stovetop
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
3 bathrooms
Toaster
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Tent, Shared Bathroom

Economy Tent, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
3 bathrooms
Toaster
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Kilifi

Located in Kilifi, Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mnarani ruins is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arabuko Sokoke Forest and Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste. Watamu Marine National Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Kilifi Creek - 11 min walk
  • Pwani University - 15 min walk
  • Kilifi Bridge - 4 min drive
  • St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min drive
  • Mnarani ruins - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Vipingo (VPG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Holiday Celebration Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Salty’s Beach Bar and Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Coffee Pub - 5 min drive
  • Nautilus - 5 min drive
  • African Pavilion - 5 min drive

About this property

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

Family-friendly hostel near Mnarani ruins
You can look forward to a corner/local shop, concerts and live shows and a terrace at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails, beach volleyball and ecotours at this hostel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Distant Relatives, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser and scooter hire
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, composting and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Toasters, stovetops and freezers
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and portable fans

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–noon for a fee: USD 2–9 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Pool loungers
  • 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

More

  • Built in 2012
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Yard

More

  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is no hot water on site
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers on 12 May 2024 start from AU$48.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Kilifi hostel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mnarani ruins, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Arabuko Sokoke Forest and Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste.

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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