Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property

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Presidential Double Room, Ocean View | Balcony
Desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Property grounds
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 Single Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

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

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About this property

Barracuda Inn Resort

Beachfront hotel with casino and bars/lounges
At Barracuda Inn Resort, hit the private white sand beach, relax by an outdoor pool or spend the day at a casino.
Barracuda Inn Resort offers 85 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. Fridges and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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.

During your stay at Barracuda Inn Resort, you're just a quick walk from Watamu Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at A Buffet
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, volleyball and fitness classes
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Watamu Beach and 6 minutes by car from Prawn Lake
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Barracuda Inn Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

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's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. 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.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
A Buffet – This bar specialises 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 on-site 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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)

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Barracuda Inn Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

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