Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers - Kilifi
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Kilifi Seahorse Road
No. of rooms
23
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
facilities
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
FR SW
8.8/10
No. of rooms
23
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
facilities
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
FR SW
8.8/10
Located at Kilifi Creek, just 3 km outside of town and surrounded by a community forest, Distant Relatives Ecolodge and Backpackers features a secluded beach area, a restaurant and outdoor pool.
The lodge offers different accommodation types, ranging from family and double rooms to beds in a dormitory or safari tents. The spacious rooms feature custom made furniture and shelving. The waterproof tents feature a bed-side table and solar lights.
Distant Relatives offers a communal kitchen. Meals can also be ordered from the restaurant and include vegetarian options. Cocktails and refreshments can be enjoyed at the bar. The lodge also offers regular live music events.
Facilities at the lodge include outdoor bamboo showers, a private jetty, a library and a tour desk.
An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, hiking, volleyball, sailing and darts. Visits to the nearby Fumbene village can be arranged.
Distant Relatives is 45km from Malindi Airport and 50 km from Mombasa Airport. Airport shuttles can be arranged for a fee.
The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 11:30.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Family Room. Offering a private courtyard with shower and toilet, this rooms features custom made shelves and furniture. ;
Tent. Each tent is waterproof, carpeted and fitted with mosquito net, bed-side table and solar light at night. There is a shared bathroom and toilet. ;
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room. This is a single bed in a spacious 8-bed mixed dormitory room with shared bathroom. ;
Budget Double Room. This room features an en suite shower, a fan and custom made shelves. It has a shared toilet. ;
Deluxe Double Room. This double rooms standout feature is the pool with a view. This double room has a desk, a terrace, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Double Room with Garden View. This double room provides a pool with a view. This double room features a desk, a terrace, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sun terrace
Movie nights
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Pets allowed
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Airport pick upadditional charge
Snack bar
WiFi
Restaurant
Walking toursadditional charge
Higher level toilet
Live music/performance
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fire extinguishers
Facilities for disabled guests
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Terrace
Physical distancing in dining areas
Garden
Snorkellingadditional charge
Massageadditional charge
Accessible parking
CCTV in common areas
Karaoke
Hand massage
Street parking
Outdoor pool (all year)
Kid mealsadditional charge
24-hour security
WiFi available in all areas
Currency exchange
Outdoor pool
Parking
Shared lounge/TV area
Physical distancing rules followed
Indoor play area
Shuttle service
Neck massage
Board games/puzzles
Games room
Car hire
Daily housekeeping
Fruitsadditional charge
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Free WiFi
Divingadditional charge
Tour desk
Canoeingadditional charge
Access to health care professionals
Hiking
Yoga classes
Designated smoking area
Airport shuttle
Nightclub/DJ
Airport drop offadditional charge
Foot massage
Laundryadditional charge
Internet services
Bar
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Private parking
Key access
Special diet menus (on request)
Sun umbrellas
Full body massage
First aid kit available
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Parking on site
Security alarm
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Shared kitchen
Fishingadditional charge
Back massage
Shallow end
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Darts
Windsurfingadditional charge
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Picnic area
Cashless payment available
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Billiardsadditional charge
CCTV outside property
Cycling
Head massage
Swimming pool
Couples massage
Evening entertainment
Outdoor furniture
Beach
Happy houradditional charge
Wine/champagneadditional charge
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Wheelchair accessible
Family rooms
