Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property

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Presidential Double Room, Ocean View | Balcony
Property grounds
Desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Watamu Road, Watamu
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Prawn Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruins of Gedi
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Double Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Watamu

With a stay at Barracuda Inn Resort, you'll be centrally located in Watamu, a 1-minute drive from Watamu Beach and 6 minutes from Prawn Lake. .This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mida Creek and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ruins of Gedi.

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Malindi Beach - 31 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Barracuda Inn Resort

Beachfront hotel with a casino and bars
Barracuda Inn Resort offers 85 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Refrigerators and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a casino and a nightclub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
A Buffet - This bar specializes in international cuisine.
Room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Barracuda Inn Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • A Buffet

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Casino
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 1 2026 to July 11 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 31 to July 11:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 60.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 30.00 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 75.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 35 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on August 15 per adult: EUR 60
  • Gala Dinner on August 15 per child: EUR 30 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on August 15 per adult: EUR 60
  • Gala Dinner on August 15 per child: EUR 30 (from 4 to 12)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 20.00 (one way)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Barracuda Inn Resort Watamu
Barracuda Inn Resort
Barracuda Watamu
Barracuda Inn Resort Hotel
Barracuda Inn Resort Watamu
Barracuda Inn Resort Hotel Watamu