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Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property
Travelers discover a perfect balance of vibrant nightlife and tropical relaxation at this resort, where adventure awaits by day and comfort beckons each evening

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Barracuda Inn Resort offers a refreshing retreat in the shopping district's center. Guests enjoy sunny days, lively evenings, and international dishes at two restaurants. The resort provides clear waters for scuba diving and a private beach for relaxing with a cool drink.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed under a canopy, a nightstand with a lamp, a decorative wall hanging, and a chair.

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

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

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a chair, and a hanging lamp.

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy.

Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

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

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Panoramic Double Room

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

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A bed with a white bedspread, red and yellow flowers, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Triple Room, Pool View

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Watamu, Barracuda Inn Resort is in the city center and on a private beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. With snorkeling and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Watamu travel guide
Map
Watamu Road, Watamu

What's nearby

  • A beach with a thatched umbrella, wooden lounge chairs, and a clear blue sea.
    Watamu Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A person in a canoe on a calm body of water during sunset.
    Mida Creek
    8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A beach with a boat on the water and the sun setting in the background.
    Malindi Beach
    28 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Ruins of Gedi
    15 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Silversands Beach
    33 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Willy Beach Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • Amici Miei Pastries Bar
    7 min walk
  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon
    17 min walk
  • Hemingways Bar
    3 min drive

About this property

Barracuda Inn Resort

  • Upscale hotel near Watamu Beach
  • At Barracuda Inn Resort, you can look forward to a casino, a nightclub, and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, A Buffet, features international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a free daily manager's reception and a garden.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
    • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All 85 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free bottled water and room service.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

All inclusive details

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

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Property amenities

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

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 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

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Barracuda Inn Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from March 31 to July 11.

Is Barracuda Inn Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barracuda Inn Resort?

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

What time is check-out at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).

Does Barracuda Inn Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Barracuda Inn Resort located?

Located in Watamu, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake, and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Barracuda Inn Resort Reviews

6.8

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kabora

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
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Relaxing. June is offseason. Resturant was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Derryl Omondi

TV was not in the room. Was very much surprised on this matter
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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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
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
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10/10 Excellent

Francesca

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alessia

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
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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.
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4/10 Poor

johannes

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gedateert,

Gedateert, ontbijt en buffet sobber, locatie was prima hotel was schoon.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria Bertha

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Contaggiante l'alegria del Kenia

É stato un bel soggiorno, l'albergo posso dire come qualita prezzo molto buono, tutti gli impiegati sempre attenti ai dettagli, mia figlia adorava i biscotti che preparavano, il cibo buono, le scimmiette che escono nel pommeriggio é qualcosa di particolare e bello. Il Direttore sempre lo trovi ed é attento a qualsiasi richiesta. Per le cose da migliorare direi, che in una época come questa che è essensiale l'internet, una svaglio del Hotel è avere il prezzo molto alto, dovrebbe essere il prezzo per camera e non per telefono o IPad, anche perché la linea solo arriva vicino alla reception. E l'altra cosa che dovrebbero scrivere nella sua pagina web è che si tu paghi con carta di credito loro ti aggiungono un 4% in più. È la 1ma volta che me succede perché a Nairobi ho pagato anche con la carta e non mi hanno aggiunto questo 4%. Per tutto l'altro io consiglierei questo Albergo.
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8/10 Good

Tania

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.
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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..
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

stefano

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