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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

Hotel

Seahorse Road, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya

Hotel Name

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

City

Kilifi

Rating

Check In

Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Check Out

Fri, 6 Nov 2026

Nights

1 Night

Guests

2 Adults

Available Rooms

Checking rooms and rates…

About Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

HeadLine : Near Pwani University

Location : With a stay at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers in Kilifi, you ll be 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mnarani ruins and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste. This beach hostel is 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Bamburi Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kilifi Creek.

Rooms : 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.

Dining : You can enjoy a meal at Distant Relatives serving the guests of Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to noon for a fee.

CheckIn Instructions :

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Special Instructions : This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.


Disclaimer notification: Amenities are subject to availability and may be chargeable as per the hotel policy.

Amenities & Facilities

156 listed by the property, grouped for reading. Everything the hotel published appears below.

Pool, spa & fitness 17

  • Back massage
  • Beach
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Massage
  • Neck massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (all year)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Swimming pool

Parking & transport 14

  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Car hire
  • Free parking
  • Free self parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking

Nearby 13

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

Health & safety 10

  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Cashless payment available
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Accessibility 10

  • Accessible parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Food & drink 10

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Picnic area
  • Restaurant
  • Shared kitchen
  • Snack Bar
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Wine/champagne

Services 7

  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Tours/ticket assistance

Family 6

  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Ecotours on site
  • Family rooms
  • Kids' meals
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Playground on site

Internet & business 6

  • Free WiFi
  • Internet services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wifi
  • Wifi available in all areas

In the room 4

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Terrace

More facilities 59

  • 24-hour security
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Composting
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Designated smoking area
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Diving
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fishing
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Fruits
  • Games
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Happy hour
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hiking
  • Indoor play area
  • Karaoke
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Library
  • Live music/performance
  • Mosquito nets
  • Movie nights
  • Multilingual staff
  • Nightclub/dj
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pets allowed
  • Raised toilet
  • Recycling
  • Security alarm
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Walkway to water
  • Water dispenser
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Contact & Location

AddressSeahorse Road, 80108, Kilifi, Kenya
Telephone254-0-746673512
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Around the hotel 19

  • Bamburi Beach
  • Mtwapa Mall
  • Haller Park
  • Vipingo (VPG)
  • Mida Creek
  • Ruins of Gedi
  • Arabuko Sokoke Forest
  • Pwani University
  • St. Patrick s Catholic Church
  • Kilifi Bridge
  • Malindi (MYD)
  • Kilifi Creek
  • Mnarani ruins
  • Kivukoni School
  • Takaungu Creek
  • Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste
  • Baobab Golf Course at Vipingo Ridge
  • Mombasa Go-Kart
  • Kuruwitu Marine Sanctuary