Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a casino and bars

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Presidential Double Room, Ocean View | Balcony
Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Property grounds
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Barracuda Inn Resort offers a refreshing retreat in the shopping district's center. Guests enjoy sunny days, lively evenings, and international dishes at two restaurants. The resort provides clear waters for scuba diving and a private beach for relaxing with a cool drink.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 753 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 484 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Watamu Road, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 31 min drive - 16.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Da Nema - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Barracuda Inn Resort

Upscale hotel near Watamu Beach
At Barracuda Inn Resort, you can look forward to a casino, a nightclub, and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, A Buffet, features international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a free daily manager's reception and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and wedding services
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free bottled water and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Barracuda Inn Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Barracuda Inn Resort?

As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barracuda Inn Resort on Oct 2, 2025 start from $133.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Barracuda Inn Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).

Does Barracuda Inn Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Barracuda Inn Resort located?

Located in Watamu, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake, and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) away.

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