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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

3.0 star property
Family beach hostel near Mnarani ruins

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
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Comfort Quadruple Room | Garden view
Comfort Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
At Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers, located near Mnarani ruins, experience the warm and lively atmosphere of a family-friendly hostel. Indulge in delicious local and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a massage at the spa. Active travelers will appreciate volleyball courts, ecotours, hiking trails nearby as well as scooter rentals available for guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
Exterior

Near the beach

This hostel is located on the waterfront and offers direct access to the beach. Head outdoors and bask in the sun on the white sand beach. An on-site activity to enjoy while visiting is beach volleyball. Notable activities close by include snorkeling and windsurfing.

Exterior
Beach nearby, white sand, beach volleyball

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Comfort Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Quadruple Room

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Patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

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Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Stovetop
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Tent, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Tent, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kilifi, Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mnarani ruins and Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Seahorse Road, Kilifi, Kilifi County, 80108

What's nearby

  • Pwani University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kilifi Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mnarani ruins - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Takaungu Creek - 18 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Vipingo (VPG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vipingo Ridge Club House - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

Family-friendly hostel near Mnarani ruins
You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, concerts and live shows, and a terrace at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers. Active travelers can enjoy volleyball, ecotours, and hiking/biking at this hostel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Distant Relatives, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Scooter rentals, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, composting, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Toasters, stovetops, and freezers
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and portable fans

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per day
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 2 to 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Distant Relatives

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 2012
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers Hotel KILIFI
Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers Hotel
Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers KILIFI
Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers Hostel KILIFI
Distant Relatives Ecolodge Backpackers Hostel
Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers Kilifi

Frequently asked questions

Is Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Kilifi hostel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mnarani ruins and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste.

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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Muhammed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Emma Kristin mørk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk!

Utrolig flott «hostel» Dette lå 5 minutter fra en fin Strand, har utrolig godt basseng. Mat og drikke er ganske dyrt, men veldig godt. Å bo her Anbefales. Føltes mer som et resort enn et hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. I would come there next time again. Nice people there. Nice landscape.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Huug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis in busy Kenia

Also this stay was fantastic. The “Back packers” as it is known by the locals gives you a basis to come yo yourself and plan whatever you want. Great assistence when you want something - inside or outside the lodge
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Huug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis in Kenia

Fantastic accomodation. It really feels like coming home. The eco element implies that people tend to be more considerste in various ways!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Githaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the Bandas, with the open showers and composting toilets. Friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018