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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

Malindi Region · Kenya

Seahorse Road, P.O. Box 126View location

9.2/10Excellent15 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

Distant Relatives is a lush and enchanting environmentally conscious beach retreat nestled along an emerald lagoon, white sand beaches and an enchanting community. This property is a message of optimism, an experimental model of environmentally and socially conscious living.

Join us on the reef and lagoon for diving, snorkeling, dhow sailing, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, or simply come relax and mingle with travelers from around the world by the pool and in the vast, green and leafy social spaces.

The kitchen serves fantastic fresh food for the guests and the staff is ready with all the travel advice you need.

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With a stay at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers in Kilifi, you'll be 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mnarani ruins and 11.5 mi (18.5 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.

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. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators By ocean Noise-free rooms not guaranteed No hot water onsite Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • There is no hot water on site.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
    • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per day
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 9 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

    French

Nearby attractions

Kilifi Creek 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pwani University 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
St. Patrick's Catholic Church 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Kilifi Bridge 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Mnarani ruins 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Kivukoni School 8.1 km / 5.1 mi
Takaungu Creek 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Kuruwitu Marine Sanctuary 26.8 km / 16.6 mi
Baobab Golf Course at Vipingo Ridge 29.8 km / 18.5 mi
Mida Creek 35.3 km / 21.9 mi
Mtwapa Mall 41.8 km / 26 mi
Mtwapa Beach 44.5 km / 27.7 mi
Kipepeo Butterfly Project 46.6 km / 29 mi
Shanzu beach 46.7 km / 29 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2012
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2015
  • Total number of rooms: 11
  • Number of floors (main building): 1
  • Number of floors (annexe): 1
  • Single rooms: 4
  • Double rooms: 7
  • Junior suites: 16
  • Suites: 5
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  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Harbour
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-out
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Car hire
  • Transfer service
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Supermarket
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Sun terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Toaster
  • Dining area: 20
  • Private pool
  • Private beach area
  • Library: 50
  • Electric kettle
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Banquet hall
  • Breakfast room
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Conference hostess
  • Printer
  • Photocopier
  • Audio-visual equipment rental
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • Kids’ club
  • Entertainment programme for adults
  • Theatre / auditorium
  • Game room
  • Nightclub
  • Pub
  • Massage
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Hot breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • Brunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Picnic
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Waterskiing
  • Motor board ride
  • Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Catamaran sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Pedal boating
  • Squash
  • Cycling / mountain biking
  • Volleyball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards
  • Surfing
  • Badminton
  • Darts
  • Safari
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.BK-FH

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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.BK-FH

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  • Tent STANDARDTent • STANDARDTLN.ST

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    Tent STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Tent
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TLN.ST

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.FH

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST

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  • Room GARDEN VIEWRoom • GARDEN VIEWROO.GV

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    Room GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.GV

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  • QUADRUPLE COMFORTQUADRUPLE • COMFORTQUA.OM

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    QUADRUPLE COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.OM

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  • Tent ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMTent • ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMTLN.EY-FH

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    Tent ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Tent
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TLN.EY-FH

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EY

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

9.2
Excellent
15 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
5 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Faith
Booked two rooms for family members.Check in was seamless, friendly staff and will definitely recommend.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2024
Zhao
It was a great stay!
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
30 Jan 2023
Muhammed
I stayed at Backpackers before this is not backpacker anymore. Price of beer is $4 cocktail $8. Not eco anymore they have English toilets. Price of room is higher than nearby B&B. Everyone who was staying was complaining about the prices. This place used to be really nice and affordable and staff were friendly. Even new staff don’t seem to like working there. WiFi didn’t work at all so I couldn’t work.
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2018
Githaka
Loved the Bandas, with the open showers and composting toilets. Friendly staff and good location.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Lieve
Very atmospheric and sociable place. Socially committed, sustainable and with a strong local base. A great place to hang out and relax. Great music events.
Leisure Family

Location & surroundings

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Seahorse Road, P.O. Box 126, Kilifi, Kenya

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