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Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property
Watamu beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, casino

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Unwind in the heart of a shopping district at Barracuda Inn Resort, where sun-kissed days and lively nights await. Enjoy international cuisine, scuba dive into crystal-clear waters, or simply relax on the private beach with a cool drink from one of two restaurants.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Casino
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Casino
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
  • Room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is €135
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Garden View

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Panoramic Double Room

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Pool View

Desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Pool View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Watamu Road, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 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 - 30 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 43 min drive
  • Airport pickup service

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ngalawa Beach Bar Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Barracuda Inn Resort

Placing you within a five-minute walk of Watamu Beach, Barracuda Inn Resort features a casino and a nightclub. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool and a beach bar.

All-inclusive

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 85 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Scuba diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Casino
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

A Buffet – This bar specialises in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: EUR 60.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: EUR 30.00 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: EUR 75.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: EUR 35 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Gala dinner on 15 August per adult: EUR 60
  • Gala Dinner on 15 August per child: EUR 30 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Gala dinner on 15 August per adult: EUR 60
  • Gala dinner on 15 August per child: EUR 30 (from 4 to 12)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Fridges are available for an additional charge

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs EUR 20.00 (one way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Is Barracuda Inn Resort currently open?

This property is closed from 1 April 2026 to 11 July 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is there a pool at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is EUR 60 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).

Is there an on-site casino at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yes, there's a casino.

What is there to do at Barracuda Inn Resort and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a casino. Barracuda Inn Resort also has a nightclub and a private beach, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yes, A Buffet offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Barracuda Inn Resort like?

Barracuda Inn Resort is in the heart of Watamu, a short 3-minute walk from Watamu Beach.

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