Barracuda Inn

Post Office Box 59, Watamu, Kenya
Passable
14 reviews
6.8

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

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.

Amenities

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.

Rooms

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.

Dining

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.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Watamu Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Prawn Lake - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Mida Creek - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Ruins of Gedi - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Portuguese Chapel - 23.4 km / 14.6 mi
Vasco da Gama Pillar - 24 km / 14.9 mi
Malindi Beach - 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
Silversands Beach - 26.7 km / 16.6 mi
Marine Park - 29.8 km / 18.5 mi
Mambrui Beach - 38.4 km / 23.9 mi
Pwani University - 49.7 km / 30.9 mi
St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 51.2 km / 31.8 mi
Kilifi Bridge - 51.4 km / 32 mi

The nearest major airport is Malindi (MYD) - 19.9 km / 12.4 mi

Business Amenities

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.

Renovations

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

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Facilities

Beach volleyball on site
Gift shops or newsstand
Beach umbrellas
Free reception
Pool umbrellas
Meeting rooms
Nightclub
Television in common areas
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Number of beach bars - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Garden
Tours/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Beach towels
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Boat tours nearby
Windsurfing on site
Fishing on site
Fitness classes on site
Scuba diving on site
On private beach
Accessible airport shuttle
Wheelchair accessible – no
No accessible shuttle
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Library
Snorkeling nearby
Coffee/tea in common areas
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Casino
Free self parking
Safari nearby
Kayaking on site
Beach sun loungers
Motor boating on site
Pool sun loungers
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 12:00 PM
Check-out until: 10:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • 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
Check-in Special 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.
Mandatory 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 Fees
  • 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.

Know Before You Go
  • 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.

Guest rating

6.8
Passable
14 reviews
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.8
Service
7.4
Amenities
8.0
Condition
7.4
Cleanliness
7.6
Neighborhood
8.0
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