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Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with casino

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

  • All-inclusive
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Garden View

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

Presidential Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Panoramic Double Room

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Watamu, Barracuda Inn Resort is in the city centre 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 snorkelling and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Watamu Road, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 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 - 31 min drive - 26.1 km

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

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, sunloungers and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, A Buffet, features international cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as 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 such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), meeting rooms and a TV in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and wedding services
Room features
All 85 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free bottled water and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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

Does Barracuda Inn Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Barracuda Inn Resort?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barracuda Inn Resort on 16 Sept 2025 start from AU$236.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Barracuda Inn Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Barracuda Inn Resort?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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 centre 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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