Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers - Kilifi
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Kilifi Seahorse Road
No. of rooms
21
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
facilities
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
FR SW
8.7/10
No. of rooms
21
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
facilities
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
FR SW
8.7/10
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 andvegetarian options. Cocktails and refreshments can be enjoyed at the bar. The lodge also offers regular live music events.
Facilities at the lodgeoutdoor 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 12:00 and ends at 10:00.
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.
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Snorkellingadditional charge
Bar
Head massage
Pets allowed
Shared kitchen
Car hire
Physical distancing rules followed
Indoor play area
Garden
Laundryadditional charge
Happy houradditional charge
Swimming pool
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Divingadditional charge
Fruitsadditional charge
Access to health care professionals
Shared lounge/TV area
Fire extinguishers
Kid mealsadditional charge
Tour desk
WiFi
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Hiking
Walking toursadditional charge
24-hour security
WiFi available in all areas
Full body massage
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Neck massage
Board games/puzzles
Physical distancing in dining areas
Free WiFi
Shallow end
Parking
Sun umbrellas
Movie nights
Security alarm
Designated smoking area
Nightclub/DJ
Free parking
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Cashless payment available
Karaoke
Outdoor pool (all year)
Family rooms
Cycling
Daily housekeeping
Currency exchange
Internet services
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Hand massage
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Windsurfingadditional charge
Private parking
Canoeingadditional charge
Evening entertainment
Snack bar
Restaurant
Special diet menus (on request)
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Couples massage
Shuttle service
Beach
Live music/performance
Fishingadditional charge
Swimming Pool
Sun loungers or beach chairs
CCTV outside property
Terrace
Back massage
Outdoor pool
Games room
Facilities for disabled guests
First aid kit available
Key access
Wheelchair accessible
Airport shuttle
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Accessible parking
Yoga classes
Foot massage
Luggage storage
Street parking
Outdoor furniture
Non-smoking rooms
Massageadditional charge
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Safety deposit box
Higher level toilet
Sun terrace
Darts
CCTV in common areas
Billiardsadditional charge
Airport pick upadditional charge
Parking on site
Picnic area
Airport drop offadditional charge

