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Stilts Backpackers

Diani Beach Road, Diani 1824, Kenya
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Stilts Backpackers
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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Nairobi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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A bunch of friends and I were able to make a quick turn-around reservation at Stilts during the Easter Holiday (one of the busiest weekends of the year in Kenya). Andy was super accommodating, and he has opened two new cottages that were fantastic base camps for this big group of 10. We love the monkeys and the bush babies... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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I stayed at stilts as part of a round the world trip and it was by far my favourite place, I ended up coming back twice! The location is perfect, just a couple of minutes’ walk to the beach but set back off the road in the middle of the bush so you get the best of both! There’s loads... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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A piece of paradise. Andys a great guy, his staff are brilliant,they couldn’t be more welcoming and helpful.Andys vast local knowledge made my time ( a lone female traveller) a safe and genuine African experience. The extra special setting , feeding the bush babies,gorgeous white beaches close by,not to mention the the liquorice rum! It’s clean, it’s friendly,its sooo good,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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I stayed at Stilts twice, it was my favourite hostel in eastern Africa. The staff & people who seek out this little gem are incredible but beware the monkeys will try and steal your food :) Honestly can't rate this highly enough, it's a fantastic place, I was only due to stay 3 nights and stayed 14 - try it... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

My husband & I spent a week at Stilts for part of our honeymoon. Having flown from NY, we were exhausted upon arrival but absolutely thrilled with our accommodations - you're literally hanging in treehouses with monkeys! While we met some wonderful people during our 2 months backpacking in Kenya, Stilts was certainly the most hospitable - and the BEST... More

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Stockholm, Stockholms Län, Sweden
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Stilts backpackers is one of the best and coziest hostels i've been to! (And i've been around traveling in South- and Central America, only living in hostels). I guess it's the friendly and family rich feeling I loved the most. But the hostel is placed in a calm area surrounded by loads of jungely trees with monkeys, lizards and bush... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I always stay at Stilts whenever I'm in Diani. I'm lucky enough to live in Kenya and I stay at the coast a couple of times each year. Stilts is a great place to chill out and relax. The accommodation varies according to your budget and the staff are always very friendly. It's only a short walk to the beach... More

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I came to Stilts in October 2010 to stay for three days. The people were so friendly, the atmosphere so lovely, I ended up staying a month. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone I knew who found themselves in this part of Kenya. With the proximity to the local bars and the beach, and its quiet location tucked away... More

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Kannonball
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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After solo travelling all over Madagascar, Tanzania, and Kenya, I have to say that Stilts is the place I was looking for the whole time. The setting is beautiful, the location is ideal, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is always laid back and welcoming. The accommodations are simple, but not run-down or dirty, and each treehouse is charming... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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I have been to Stilts numerous times. The first time was in 2006/2007 and Stilts had recently opened. We just fell in love with the place - the atmosphere, the people, the activities, the animals, the total relaxation and of course the excellent value. The most recent visit was for Christmas 2011 which, once again, was amazing and just left... More

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Diani Beach Road, Diani 1824, Kenya
Price range (per night):* INR844

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