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About this property
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Pieter
Belgium“Beautiful place in nature with a nice atmosphere and pool. Good restaurant and lots of things to do. Close to the beach with locals.”- Marc
Germany“Great atmosphere, chilled vibe, friendly staff, great food, pool table, pool, chill-out areas, bike rental => it really is a great backpackers that works for youngsters, friends and couples alike. Very solid pick and one of the best I‘ve ever...” - Katharin
United Kingdom“Beautiful surroundings, pool, staff and room. Food was great.” - Martakulik
Poland“Everything about this place is amazing! Location, forest everywhere you look, swimming pool, drinks, food, path to the beach! Every detail is deliberated - every lamp made od bottle, every bench made of wood, steps made of old tires or swing made...” - Susana
Portugal“We loved the ambience. Very positive and friendly. The surroundings and the infrastructure is beautiful, well thought and with sustainability coherence.” - Marianna
Kenya“If you like hoste/backpackersl vibe, this is the place for you! There are not so many options in Kenya, so Distant Relatives really stands out. You will be surrounded by nature, friendly and helpful staff, animals (monkeys, cats, dogs, insects,...” - Aninewk
Norway“Had a great few nights at DR! Really enjoyed the laidback vibe there, and LOVED the eco outside bathrooms!!! Special thanks to Muhammed and the other woman in the bar for making our stay even better 🫶🏼” - Alkistis
Greece“Very nice atmosphere, chilled set up, well integrated into the nature” 
Tanya Germany“The staff were super nice and one nice guy called Mo invited me to a cool floating restaurant and for food.”- Daniel Germany“Super friendly staff, nice dorm room. Activities like motorbike rental are easy to book and the access to the beach is really cool!”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • European
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
