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Hotel Amenities
Property Features
The hostel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This beach hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers has designated areas for smoking.
- Walkway to water
- Library
- Picnic area
- Water dispenser
- Karaoke
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Billiards or pool table
- Grocery/convenience store
- Concerts/live shows
- Meeting rooms
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Year Built - 2012
- Evening entertainment
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Books
- Games
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Snack bar/deli
- Designated smoking areas
- Shared refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 22
- Arcade/game room
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Multilingual staff
- Outdoor furniture
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Grocery/convenience store
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Playground on site
Room Amenities
Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers offers 22 accommodations with portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Kilifi hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower only
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Private or shared bathroom
- Portable fan
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Toaster
- Free WiFi (limited) time 24
- Free WiFi (limited) duration per day
- Limited time for free WiFi hours
- Cleaning supplies
- Window screens
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Composting
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Recycling
- Freezer
- Wardrobe or closet
Parking
Free self parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food & Drink
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and noon.
Distant Relatives - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Spa Services
- Massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Nearby Activities
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Ecotours on site
- Safari nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Volleyball on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Fishing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Playground on site
- Boat tours nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Fees
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.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Check-in time ends at 10 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is 10 AM
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Grey water recycling system
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
No hot water onsite
Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
Pets allowed (no fees)
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Car not required
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is not available to guests
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually-wrapped food options are not available
No gap period between guest stays
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
- Pets stay free
- Service animals welcome
We should mention
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
Hotel Names
- 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
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