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Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Watamu Beach

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Presidential Double Room, Ocean View | Balcony
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Property grounds
Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mida Creek
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Garden View

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

  • 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

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Double Room

Panoramic Double Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

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 - 0.7 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

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

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