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Hotel Description

Barracuda Inn Resort puts you in the center of Watamu, 3 km (1.8 mi) from Prawn Lake and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Watamu Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, a private beach, and a casino.

A Buffet serves international cuisine. At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, nightclub, kids' swimming pool, and pool loungers. Other amenities include free WiFi 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.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-star Watamu hotel include Mida Creek and Watamu Marine National Park.

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Panoramic Villa

Bed Count 3 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Standard Quadruple Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Double Room, Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

About the Barracuda Inn Resort

Location Watamu Road, Watamu,

Property Features

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 sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at Barracuda Inn Resort with activities like scuba diving, windsurfing, and kayaking. A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. 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 dining venues
  • Meeting 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach

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

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport pick-up
  • 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.

  • Private patio
  • In-room dining
  • Refrigerator available
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)

Food & Drink

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

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.

Spa Services

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

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.

Barracuda Inn Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Guests will 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'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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.