Distant Relatives lodge: Private Room with shower

Relax in a private room featuring a queen-size bed and an ensuite shower, thoughtfully designed for comfort. In keeping with our eco-conscious ethos, toilets are located just outside in our enchanting bamboo forest, where you’ll also find beautiful open-air showers. Guests enjoy access to the communal kitchen, restaurant, pool, and shared social spaces. Distant Relatives is a vibrant, design-led ecolodge, offering relaxed coastal living, warm hospitality, and a unique, nature-inspired stay. The space Distant Relatives Eco-Lodge & Backpackers in Kilifi | Pool • Beach • Live Music • Community Vibes Welcome to Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers, a unique eco-retreat nestled between the peaceful Giriama village of Fumbini and the emerald waters of Kilifi Lagoon. Just minutes from Bofa Beach, our lodge blends sustainability, community, and coastal adventure into one unforgettable stay on Kenya’s pristine coastline. Wake up to freshly brewed Kenyan coffee, sunrise yoga, and a refreshing dip in our pool. Spend your days snorkeling vibrant reefs, exploring ancient ruins, sunbathing on white-sand beaches, or sailing a traditional dhow at sunset. At night, gather for beach bonfires, live music, storytelling, and even bioluminescent sea experiences under the stars. A Stay With Purpose Built as an experimental model for environmentally and socially conscious living, Distant Relatives is more than accommodation — it’s a community. We welcome travelers, creatives, adventurers, and locals who share a love for the natural world and meaningful connection. Our spaces are designed to work with nature, not against it, minimizing environmental impact while maximizing comfort and beauty. Here, everyone truly is a “distant relative.” 🏡 Accommodation Options Whether you're a backpacker, digital nomad, couple, or group of friends, we offer: 🌺 Spacious ensuite Bandas with private gardens & courtyards 🛏 Private rooms 🛖 Airy shared dormitories ⛺ Safari tents 🌴 Camping under the stars All accommodations are thoughtfully integrated into the surrounding landscape. 📍 Prime Kilifi Location Located just: 60km from Mombasa A short drive from Malindi Minutes from Bofa Beach Close to Kilifi Creek Kilifi offers a quieter, more authentic alternative to crowded tourist hubs — with untouched coastline, warm turquoise waters, and a thriving local arts & music scene. 🎶 Weekday Tranquility, Weekend Energy During the week, enjoy peaceful nature sounds and slow coastal living. On weekends, experience Kilifi’s vibrant music scene with live performances and community gatherings. ✨ Perfect For: Budget-conscious travelers Solo backpackers Couples seeking a unique coastal retreat Digital nomads Groups & creatives Conscious travelers looking for sustainable stays KARIBU SANA — You are welcome here. Guest access Bar: Our bar is open daily from 7:30am to 11:30pm. We are fully-stocked with a wide range of beers, spirits, sodas, cocktails, and refreshing home-made specialties. Restaurant: Feast on local and international cuisine at our restaurant. Gaze out over the pool as you enjoy break, lunch, dinner and snacks! Enjoy our mouth-watering wood fired pizza as you listen to live music on Friday nights. Communal Kitchen: Open all hours of the day and fully stocked with all cooking essentials. Communal Lounge Areas: Chill-out after a day of adventure on our comfy home-made pillows both inside our lounge area and by the pool. Swimming Pool: Our salt water pool is the perfect place to cool off in at all hours of the day. Beach Access: Just a short walk from the compound you’ll find Fumbini Beach--perfect for watching sundowns, stargazing and swimming among the glowing bioluminescent water. A quick boda ride brings you to the sprawling white sands of Bofa Beach. Eco-Friendly Facilities: Built into a bamboo forest are our communal showers. Rinse off in the most natural and wild setting. Our toilets are eco-friendly, waterless and provide fertilizer to keep our gardens happy and healthy! Local Adventures: There's no shortage of adventures to be had in and around Kilifi. From dhow sailing to village tours to snorkeling and scuba diving, kite surfing, kayaking, supping there's something for everyone. Onsite Activities: For those looking to stay closer to home we off a wide range of activities. Sunset yoga, beach volleyball, permaculture tours and swimming in the dreamy bioluminescence of Kilifi Creek are some of the few activities you can participate in. Visit our online platforms for more information! @distantrelativeskilifi