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
Full body massage
Free WiFi
Fire extinguishers
Laundryadditional charge
Terrace
Private parking
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Snorkellingadditional charge
Karaoke
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Divingadditional charge
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Sun umbrellas
Daily housekeeping
Currency exchange
Nightclub/DJ
Massageadditional charge
Internet services
Designated smoking area
Fruitsadditional charge
Family rooms
Physical distancing in dining areas
Fishingadditional charge
Special diet menus (on request)
Bar
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Couples massage
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Outdoor pool (all year)
Street parking
First aid kit available
Cashless payment available
Key access
Hand massage
Physical distancing rules followed
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Tour desk
Access to health care professionals
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Garden
Snack bar
Airport pick upadditional charge
Restaurant
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Accessible parking
Head massage
Wheelchair accessible
Happy houradditional charge
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Picnic area
Shallow end
Parking on site
Board games/puzzles
Back massage
Games room
Hiking
Outdoor furniture
24-hour security
Safety deposit box
Parking
Luggage storage
Walking toursadditional charge
Darts
Windsurfingadditional charge
Free parking
Kid mealsadditional charge
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Beach
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Foot massage
Pets allowed
Canoeingadditional charge
Movie nights
Shuttle service
Evening entertainment
WiFi available in all areas
Car hire
WiFi
Security alarm
Billiardsadditional charge
Shared lounge/TV area
Higher level toilet
Outdoor pool
Live music/performance
Indoor play area
Non-smoking rooms
CCTV in common areas
Swimming pool
CCTV outside property
Airport shuttle
Yoga classes
Airport drop offadditional charge
Shared kitchen
Neck massage
Facilities for disabled guests
Cycling
