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Barracuda Inn Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Watamu with casino, outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Casino
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Casino
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Villa

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
4 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Watamu Road, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Watamu Beach - 9 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 14 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 40 min drive
  • Airport pickup service

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

Barracuda Inn Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, volleyball and beachside drinks, plus you'll have access to on-site scuba-diving, windsurfing and kayaking. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. Dining choices include 2 restaurants, and the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a cold drink. A casino, a nightclub and a children's pool are other features.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 85 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport pick-up (available 24 hours)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Scuba diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Casino
  • Nightclub

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains

What to enjoy

  • Patio

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

A Buffet – This bar specialises in international cuisine.
The Bonefish House – This seafood restaurant specialises in international cuisine. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: EUR 40.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: EUR 20.00 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) gala dinner per adult: EUR 40.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: EUR 40.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: EUR 20.00 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Gala dinner on 15 August per adult: EUR 40.00

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Fridges are available for an additional charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs EUR 20.00 (one way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.

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 there a pool at Barracuda Inn Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Barracuda Inn Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Barracuda Inn Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Barracuda Inn Resort?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is EUR 60 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Barracuda Inn Resort?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Barracuda Inn Resort?
Yes, there's a casino.
What is there to do at Barracuda Inn Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a casino and a nightclub. Barracuda Inn Resort also has a private beach and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Barracuda Inn Resort?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
Does Barracuda Inn Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around Barracuda Inn Resort like?
Barracuda Inn Resort puts you in the heart of Watamu. Popular attractions include Watamu Beach, which is 9 minutes away by car.

Barracuda Inn Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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
Kabora, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice place. Relaxing. June is offseason. Resturant was closed.
Daniel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

TV was not in the room. Was very much surprised on this matter
Derryl Omondi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Nice hotel with private beach area and immediate access to beach. Friendly staff, food was good.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great for italians
Friendly staff but everything was in Italian. Not so good if you don't speak Italian..
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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!!!
ELENA, 9-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

5-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Francesca, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Alessia, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review