Distant relatives is the perfect place to stay in Kilifi. The whole staff is very friendly and make you feel like family. My wife and I arrived during off season, so when we showed up at 04:30 there was already a room available even though our check in was technically not until 12:00 that day.
Mohammed at the bar made sure we were taken care of whenever we wanted something to eat or drink. The food and drink prices were reasonable, after 5 days we only spent around $100 USD.
The pool was our favorite spot to sit and relax while reading our books. But reception was also able to help us call a Tuk Tuk into town and to the white sandy beaches and that was about $10 USD round trip.
Beware of the Vervet monkeys though, they live in the trees surrounding the property and they will steal your food if you turn your eyes for even just a second!
The toilets outside the Bandas are composting toilets, and that isn’t for everyone, but they do have traditional flush toilets as well near the pool area.
A beautiful hotel and grounds but just lacked life. There was no bar or restaurant for service around the pool and for the evening you had to preorder. The beach club attached to the property was a great addition.
Health is OK, the bed is very soft. There is air conditioning, hair dryer, small refrigerator. Meals are OK, Italian food.
Close to the beach, it is relatively quiet at night, the pool is managed, but it is not changed every day. The hotel is small and there are no other facilities.
The boss should be Italian, the dog Italian manager sees us as Asian faces, like owe the mother money, bad review!
The hotel is fantastic!!! We absolutely loved it! We initially booked for one day, but then decided to extend it for another day. It's best to buy an all-inclusive package, as the hotel is located far from amenities. But if you're traveling with a group or on your honeymoon, this is perfect. The staff is polite and friendly, the food is delicious, the amenities are excellent, and of course, the price is great. The only thing I might not like is the hot water. It's warm, perfect for showering during the day, but cool in the evening.
The hotel isn't exactly in the center of things, but the grounds are beautiful. There's a private pool. The grounds are well-guarded, and you feel safe. The staff is friendly, and there's Wi-Fi. The beach is nearby. At one point, the power went out in my room, but they immediately moved me to a room that had everything I needed. I was satisfied, and my expectations were met.