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Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Watamu Beach

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Building design
Standard Double Room, Garden View | View from room
Property grounds
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Standard Triple Room, Garden View | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Watamu Road, Watamu
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mida Creek
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Garden View | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Double Room, Ocean View | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Panoramic Double Room

  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Pool View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Watamu hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watamu Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Prawn Lake. Also, Mida Creek is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ruins of Gedi is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 15 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 27 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Marine Park - 32 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Barracuda Inn Resort

4-star beachfront hotel near Watamu Beach
Some rates at Barracuda Inn Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite 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 sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at Barracuda Inn Resort with activities like 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.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets 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

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

  • 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'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
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
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. 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each 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

How close is Barracuda Inn Resort to the airport?

Barracuda Inn Resort is 12.4 mi (43-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Barracuda Inn Resort have an airport shuttle?

Barracuda Inn Resort offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of EUR 60 per person.

How close is Barracuda Inn Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen! The beach is closed seasonally each year from March 31 to July 11.

Does Barracuda Inn Resort offer free breakfast?

Barracuda Inn Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yes, there's a casino on site.

What time is check-in at Barracuda Inn Resort?

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

Is there free parking at Barracuda Inn Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Barracuda Inn Resort have a pool?

Barracuda Inn Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from March 31 to July 11.

Does Barracuda Inn Resort have a restaurant?

Barracuda Inn Resort is home to A Buffet, which features international cuisine. One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from March 31 to July 11.

Does Barracuda Inn Resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Barracuda Inn Resort to downtown Watamu?

Barracuda Inn Resort is 1 mi away from Watamu.

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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kabora

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

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 traveler

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.