With a stay at Barracuda Inn Resort, you'll be centrally located in Watamu, a 1-minute drive from Watamu Beach and 6 minutes from Prawn Lake. .This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mida Creek and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ruins of Gedi.
What's nearby
Watamu Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 4.6 miles
Malindi Beach - 30 min drive - 16.3 miles
Getting around
Malindi (MYD) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Papa Remo Ristorante - 3 min drive
Amici Miei Pastries Bar - 7 min walk
Ngalawa Beach Bar Grill - 3 min drive
7 Vizi Cafe - 7 min walk
Isla Cafe - 19 min walk
About this property
Barracuda Inn Resort
Beachfront hotel with casino
Barracuda Inn Resort offers 85 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Refrigerators and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, 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 a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
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.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
A Buffet - This bar specializes in international cuisine.
Room service is available.
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).
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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