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Economy Tent, Shared Bathroom
9 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Comfort Quadruple Room
30 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom
30 square metres
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family fun on the beach, near Mnarani ruins

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

Seahorse Road, Kilifi, Kilifi County 80108

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 22
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2012
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Karaoke
  • Books
  • Games
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Swahili

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers offers 22 accommodations with portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Kilifi hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Free WiFi (limited) time 24
  • Free WiFi (limited) duration per day
  • Free WiFi (limited) time unit hours
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • Freezer
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and noon.

Distant Relatives - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Playground on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Pets allowed (no fees)

No hot water on site

Staffed front desk

Grey water recycling system

Car not required

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

There is no hot water on site.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per day

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