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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
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Property grounds
Desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Explore the area

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Watamu Road, Watamu
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Prawn Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ruins of Gedi
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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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

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Pool View

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

About the area

Watamu

Barracuda Inn Resort places you in the heart of Watamu, within a 5-minute walk of Watamu Beach and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Prawn Lake. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a private beach and a casino. .A Buffet serves international cuisine. The hotel's own beach bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, nightclub, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Watamu hotel include Mida Creek and Ruins of Gedi.

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 - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Da Nema - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Barracuda Inn Resort

Beachfront hotel with casino
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.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference 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 members are 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 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.

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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

  • No pets 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

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

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
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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 all 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

Is parking available at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yep, Barracuda Inn Resort has a free self car park.

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

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barracuda Inn Resort on 20 Sept 2025 start from NZ$264.01, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yep, Barracuda Inn Resort is a short 3-minute walk from Watamu Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Does Barracuda Inn Resort have a pool?

Barracuda Inn Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Barracuda Inn Resort features a private beach, a nightclub and an outdoor pool.

What makes Barracuda Inn Resort a romantic place to stay?

A private beach, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Barracuda Inn Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barracuda Inn Resort?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Barracuda Inn Resort?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Barracuda Inn Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.