The kitchen could definitely use more kitchenware. No microwave, and only one knife. But more importantly the thing they desperately need to change is the pillows. Every single one is full of mold, both in dorms and outside. Also, sadly the people on the beach are very pushy with asking for money which took away from the beach experience, not hostels fault though. Still recommend 100%.

Out of everywhere in the world, this was my favorite hostel ever! Meant to stay 4 nights and stayed 2 weeks and didn’t want to leave. The property is HUGE and so beautiful. They were constantly cleaning and all the facilities were well maintained. The staff, especially Beth, Brian and George were incredible. There’s hostel pets we fell in love with as well. Can cook there too! Just beware monkeys will enter the dorm rooms constantly! So don’t bring food in there. Couldn’t recommend enough.

Stayed in May 2024

great spot with good facilities. huge compound with a short walk to the creek. Food was average and drinks were a little overpriced for a backpackers lodge but overall satisfied.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Very green with many trees, pool area is fantastic, beautiful view from deck, love the permaculture integration and social inclusiveness - everyone welcome, delicious food, variety of activities on offer - we loved the sunset dhow trip and swim, great staff - welcoming and helpful

Stayed in May 2024

The windows could've had screens, despite the good bed nets. However, I was afraid the monkeys running my outdoor bathroom might enter even with the curtains and grates over the window openings. They did not. Bring your own soap as that is not provided.

It is truly an eco-lodge that practices what it preaches, including permaculture, composting toilets, grey water systems, and more. The huts are cleverly spaced to provide privacy throughout the thick bamboo and indigenous plant forest. The outdoor bathroom was expansive and beautiful. The creekside beach is lovely and great for swimming. The green papaya salad was divine—the best in Africa!

Stayed in May 2024

The location was not optimal, local beach was dirty and filled with beach boys trying to scam you the first chance they get. Some locals also come to the hostel, which is great, but some of them are trying to scam you.

Great food and drinks for reasonable prices, great common facilities, big room, friendly staff

Stayed in April 2024

Beware of the snack eating monkeys :)

Second time staying, it's such a little oasis. Comfy bed, outdoor shower, AMAZING milkshakes and food. I was working remotely and was able to take work calls from the swimming pool.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing to complain.

Great place to chill with a lot of sitting areas where you can relax or do some work. Good food and good service from the staff. A good place to relax when you are traveling.

Stayed in March 2024

Food is quite expensive. For example small small plate of chicken wings for 500 which is a lot. There are no lockers in the dorms, which would be nice. Fans don't really help the top beds so quite hot.

Really nice place overall. Bathrooms were always clean. Dorm is quite big and enough space for everything. There are also some shelves which is quite nice. Beds are big and not only standard small. Wifi overall good, sometimes bit spoty but works for calls. It is a place with quite some locals. Kitchen has the basic things.

Stayed in March 2024

Air con in rooms would be amazing, its just so hot that it's hard to sleep in summer even with fans. Also a little bit far away from everything.

Loved the restaurant on site, such good food! The pool is fantastic, nice chill area and overall relaxing mellow vibe.

Stayed in March 2024

All was nice

The food, the energy, the decoration

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

The whole vibe, nature, staff and creek

Stayed in February 2024

A little far away from the beaches but easy to pick up a moto taxi Always waiting at the gate

Lovely hostel nice pool good food and comfortable we stayed in their tents which were clean and screened

Stayed in January 2024

More party than eco.....

Nice place

Stayed in January 2024

The relation prize-quality is very good. You have to be a friend to nature, to really enjoy it and don't expect luxury. The pool area is gorgeous and everything is very well kept.

Stayed in November 2023

If the dorm room is fully booked, I can imagine that there won't be enough storage space. The location is a bit away from the city and the open sea but is easy to reach by motorbike taxi

I really liked it and was very happy that I got the recommendation to stay there. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I extended my stay. It's a great place to wind down.

Stayed in September 2023

Meal service tended to be slow and erratic.

Super location and setting. Varied menu

Stayed in October 2023

I got a private room and they would benefit from putting some sort of a screen over the windows as there were a lot of bugs. Also stuff kept falling from the thatched roof and covering the bed. Just a shower in the room with no hot water. I did really enjoy my stay but I think the private room was a bit overpriced for what I got.

Really wonderful environment, beautiful space, good food and I loved the beach a few minutes away. It is also a really good place for digital nomads with lots of space to work. I would recommend it especially if you want to be around other travellers.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing major - but when you take the budget double room be aware that there's no glass in the windows, meaning you could sometimes hear the people in the neighbour rooms during the night.

We really enjoyed the area around the bar/restaurant and the pool, there were lots of possibilities to sit and chill. On Friday's there are often events happening so we enjoyed an evening there with live music. Another highlight was the access to the beach where you can find bioluminescence in the sea at night which is really something special.

Stayed in October 2023

It was a bit far to get to the beach, approximately a 15 minute piki piki ride.

I quite liked the location. I was conflicted whether to stay along the coast or to stay here and decided to come here for a different experience. It was worth it to go because if I picked the coast I don't think I would have made the trip out here. It's quite tucked away, but has access to the creek beach where you can get picked up to go for a sunset cruise (definitely worthwhile). You're surrounded by nature and I saw a large land crab and hedgehog! They had some live music on Friday and it wasn't super busy at this time but still easy to meet other solo travelers.

Stayed in September 2023

We keep on coming back to DR just because it's the best place to be in Kilifi. You can sleep, eat, work, swim, have fun, listen to music, meditate and socialize - all in one place.

Stayed in September 2023

Crows stole my food one time haha

Beautiful, so much love was put into this place, the food is amazing, and you have SO many offers for exploring everything around the Lodge: incredible Pool as well and everybody is so nice and makes sure that you feel comfortable! They even do your laundry haha.

Stayed in September 2023

The mosquito nets were not the best so if you’re sensible when it comes to insects, maybe bring your own. Also I had a weird moment with one of the staff members, unfortunately don’t know his name, but he took pictures of me without my permission which was kinda uncomfortable

The pool area was beautiful! Food was delicious, I recommend the mama zucchini so yummy! Staff was super friendly especially Phillip & Michael! Going down to the beach to see the glowing plankton at night was defo a highlight of our Kenya travels!

Stayed in September 2023

Rooms

The staff and food

Stayed in September 2023