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
8.7/10
No. of rooms
23
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 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 King 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. ;
King 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.
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
CCTV in common areas
Outdoor pool (all year)
Sun terrace
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing in dining areas
Foot massage
Yoga classes
Private parking
Parking on site
Live music/performance
Terrace
Garden
24-hour security
Billiardsadditional charge
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Family rooms
Airport pick upadditional charge
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi
Picnic area
Cycling
First aid kit available
Evening entertainment
Shuttle service
Beach
Kid mealsadditional charge
Sun umbrellas
Walking toursadditional charge
Darts
Board games/puzzles
Games room
Internet services
Windsurfingadditional charge
Hiking
Cashless payment available
Snack bar
Restaurant
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Parking
Couples massage
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Higher level toilet
Fire extinguishers
Free WiFi
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Car hire
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Accessible parking
Shallow end
Outdoor pool
Indoor play area
Nightclub/DJ
Currency exchange
Physical distancing rules followed
CCTV outside property
Luggage storage
Happy houradditional charge
Safety deposit box
Airport shuttle
Laundryadditional charge
Free parking
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Pets allowed
Full body massage
WiFi available in all areas
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Neck massage
Fruitsadditional charge
Swimming pool
Fishingadditional charge
Access to health care professionals
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Street parking
Back massage
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Snorkellingadditional charge
Security alarm
Massageadditional charge
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Key access
Non-smoking rooms
Daily housekeeping
Karaoke
Special diet menus (on request)
Hand massage
Shared kitchen
Divingadditional charge
Bar
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Shared lounge/TV area
Canoeingadditional charge
Tour desk
Movie nights
Airport drop offadditional charge
Designated smoking area
Head massage
