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Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with casino

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Watamu Road, Watamu
  • Prawn Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mida Creek
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains

Panoramic Villa

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
4 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Watamu

Barracuda Inn Resort puts you in the centre of Watamu, 3 km (1.8 mi) from Prawn Lake and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Watamu Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, a private beach and a casino. .A Buffet serves international cuisine. At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, nightclub, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Watamu hotel include Mida Creek and Watamu Marine National Park.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive
  • Watamu Beach - 9 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 10 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Barracuda Inn Resort

Beachfront hotel with casino
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at Barracuda Inn Resort with activities such as scuba diving, windsurfing and kayaking.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a garden. Free self parking is available.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
Barracuda Inn Resort offers 85 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Rooms open to patios. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • A Buffet
  • The Bonefish House

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

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 40.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 20.00 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 40.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 40.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 20.00 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on 15 August per adult: EUR 40.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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

Is parking available at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yep, Barracuda Inn Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Barracuda Inn Resort?

The closest beach to Barracuda Inn Resort is Watamu Beach (3 km).

Does Barracuda Inn Resort have a pool?

Barracuda Inn Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Barracuda Inn Resort features a private beach, a nightclub and an outdoor pool.

What makes Barracuda Inn Resort a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Barracuda Inn Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barracuda Inn Resort?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Barracuda Inn Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Barracuda Inn Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kabora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One thing very unique to this property it the entertainment (animation) team. Those guys, are over and beyond anyone expectations and makes this location a unique destination. They've activities all day, from dancing, aquarobics and live acrobatic and music shows, and all that for FREE, at no extra cost ... amazing. Also, location is within walking distance to a lot of attractions and dining places. However, the property need to improve on the following: 1) a face lift, a bit of renovation 2) mosquitoes, that was a nightmare, everywhere from open area to the rooms 3) breakfast was basic, you should consider having variety 4) trip charges where 5 times expensive, while across the road you could get much cheaper options
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Relaxing. June is offseason. Resturant was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Derryl Omondi, Kennesaw

TV was not in the room. Was very much surprised on this matter
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally very good. It is true that the facility caters mostly to Italians, but I am not sure why that would be a problem. It was a small irritation that guests can reserve the sunbeds around the pool the entire day just by leaving a towel on them, even if they just use them a little, which means that the beds are empty most of the time and no one else can use them. I don't think this is a good system for the area immediately around the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
Nice hotel with private beach area and immediate access to beach. Friendly staff, food was good.

8/10 Good

stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for italians
Friendly staff but everything was in Italian. Not so good if you don't speak Italian..

6/10 Okay

ELENA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Акуна матата
В отель мы не попали, так как при заселение сообщили что проблемы с канализацией именно в нашем номере (бронирование было сделано в июне-июле 2018 года), при этом других туристов заселяли. Что успел увидеть по отелю, территория симпатичная (бегают свои обезьянки, которые животные), убирают ну не спешно и с вытекающим последствием в качестве ))) Заселили в итоге в отель Lily Palm Resort, Ватаму, Кения, как бы так же 4 звезды, но еще в более запущенном состоянии и на второй территории (отель состоял из двух территорий). Что удивило что при бронирование отеля Barracuda Inn Resort я точно брал номер с завтраком, но в итоге его не оказалось в ваучере, в какой момент он пропал я так и не понял!!! Пришлось доплачивать отдельно. Полотенца при заселении в Lily Palm Resort просили заменить три раза, по причини отвратительного запаха!!! Завтраки однообразные, но это из-за того что район Ватаму находится под Итальянцами и их такие завтраки вполне устраивает. Пляж, это вообще грустная история, он красивый, песок скрипит как снег на морозе, но но и еще раз но, его не убирают, и мусор с водорослями лежит на всей его территории из-за этого красота исчезает!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francesca, Bologna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Resort molto carino e curato nei dettagli, camere spaziose con letto king size a baldacchino con zanzariera, situate in piccole e graziosissime palazzine a 2 piani immerse in uno splendido e curatissimo parco. Ottimo ristorante che offre favolosi croissant a colazione e ottimo pesce, carne, pasta e tante verdure a cena. Strepitosa la cena Africana allestita sulla spiaggia! Ben funzionante (solo alla reception) il WiFi gratuito per i clienti Expedia (20 Euro a settimana per altri tour operator). Un po' piccola la piscina e il mare di fronte all'hotel non è certo dei migliori del Kenya, ma la spiaggia è molto bella, sia nella parte soprelevata che quella sottostante, sabbia incredibilmente bianca e fine come neanche alle Maldive!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alessia, Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sopra le aspettative!
Albergo super confortevole, personale cordialissimo e disponibilissimo, cibo davvero di qualità! La mia esperienza presso il barracuda è stata davvero piacevole e super positiva!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr lautes Italiener-Hotel mit Dauerbeschallung
Einrichtung des Zimmers: sehr spartanisch und in die Jahre gekommen, kein Wasserkocher, kein Kühlschrank (wurden ausgebaut), Safe mit großem Schlüssel, der extra bezahlt werden muss, W-LAN kostet 30 € pro Gerät, man erhält kein Passwort, sondern die Rezeption gibt das Passwort im Handy ein Restaurant: sehr eng bestuhlt, man kommt nicht zum Bufet, ohne dass andere Gäste ihre Stühle rücken müssen, dreckige Tischdecken, sehr lieblos im Kantinenstil. Ausschließlich italienische Küche, sehr fischlastig uud in der Qualität sehr fragwürdig. Am Strand einige Liegen, aber keine Schattenplätze oder Sonnenschirme Permanente Dauerbeschallung in einer extremen Lautstärke bis ca 24:00 Uhr ( wer Abba, Techno und Animateure mit schrillen Stimmen mag, ist hier richtig - für uns und einige andere Gäste war es trotz Ohrstöpsel sehr anstrengend ) Alle Informationen im Hotel sind ausschließlich in italienisch und auch das Personal spricht italienisch, vereinzelt auch englisch Da wir ein Auto hatten, sind wir nach dem Frühstück geflüchtet und haben uns die wunderschöne Umgebung und Strände angeschaut.

4/10 Poor

johannes, Mombass

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gedateert,
Gedateert, ontbijt en buffet sobber, locatie was prima hotel was schoon.

8/10 Good

Tania, Pesaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ottima struttura ma molto "italiana"
Posto molto buono, ben curato, camere belle e confortevoli, con personale molto gentile, buon cibo e bella spiaggia. Unica pecca (per me, ma probabilmente è un lato positivo per molti di voi) è frequentato quasi esclusivamente da italiani e perfino il personale capisce e parla italiano. Si respira un po' poca Africa, insomma e ci si sente un po' troppo a casa.