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Standard Double Room
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Panoramic Villa
Room with view
377 square feet
3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
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Standard Quadruple Room
484 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Double Room, Sea View
Room with view
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
On private beach
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Barracuda Inn Resort, you'll be centrally located in Watamu, within a 10-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This upscale hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mida Creek and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Watamu Marine National Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a casino and a nightclub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Enjoy international cuisine at A Buffet, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Barracuda Inn Resort

Watamu Road, Watamu,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Step outside to unwind 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. Have fun in the sun at Barracuda Inn Resort with summer activities like scuba diving, windsurfing, and kayaking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

  • Casino
  • Library
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Nightclub
  • Children's pool
  • On private beach
  • Free reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach towels
  • Total number of rooms - 85
  • Television in common areas
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Barracuda Inn Resort offers 85 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Patio
  • Room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Towels provided
  • Number of beds 4

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

A Buffet - This bar specializes in international cuisine.

The Bonefish House - This seafood restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Open select days.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Fishing on site
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Windsurfing on site

Spa Services

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

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. 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.

Service animals are allowed

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Security system

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Staffed front desk

Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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

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.

Hotel Names

  • Barracuda Inn Resort Watamu
  • Barracuda Inn Resort
  • Barracuda Watamu
  • Barracuda Inn Resort Hotel
  • Barracuda Inn Resort Watamu
  • Barracuda Inn Resort Hotel Watamu

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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