Barracuda Inn Resort
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Barracuda Inn Resort
Watamu Road, Watamu, Kilifi, 80202, Kenya
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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 beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mida Creek and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ruins of Gedi.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Pets welcome
Lots to do
Delicious breakfastAmenities
Nightclub
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Beach volleyball
Public parkingFree
Restaurant
Golf course
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Property Description
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 beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mida Creek and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ruins of Gedi.
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4.0/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.0
Amenities4.0
Location4.0
Service4.0
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Surroundings
Airport: Malindi Airport
(20.2 km)
Landmarks: Barracuda Inn Resort
(220m)
Landmarks: Watamu Beach
(260m)
Landmarks: Kamal services watamu
(340m)
Landmarks: Kenya Dream
(340m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
2
Standard Room With Pool View
1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Private toilet
Balcony
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6
Standard Triple Room With Garden View
1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Towels
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3
Standard Double Room With Garden View
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Towels
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3
Standard Quadruple Room With Garden View
1 King bed and 1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Towels
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3
Luxury Double Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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3
Presidential Studio Suite, Sea View
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Guest Reviews
4/5
Very Good
42 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
Average for similar properties in Watamu
AI Summary
The staff excels in friendliness and service. The location offers easy beach access and stunning sea views. Guests appreciate the clean, spacious rooms with private terraces and well-maintained gardens.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
The setting is very nice: good beach in front of the hotel, walking distance to town, the rooms are nice or even superb (rooms at seaside), and the owner as well as staff were extremely friendly. The small bay in front of the hotel is actually like a big natural swimmingpool.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Stay was great, amazing tour safari with Rama Russo Very nice location and people working there are always nice. For the excursions we relied on Rama Russo, (Rama Safari Kenia su Facebook) amazing service and price and we had an unforgettable safari in Tsavo EST, Rama always treat you as a friend rather than his customer. He is very well organised and takes pride in what he does, he will make you feel like at home.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
So, my family and I made a reservation at barracuda inn at Watamu for the December holidays. We set off to Watamu and arrived at about 6 pm. Upon checking into the room, shock on us, the bathroom had a stench of pee..very strong stench actually. I had to spray my designer perfume in the room to kill the smell. I opted to check out the next morning because of the bad experience and the non functioning Air condition. As we were checking out we registered our disappointment with the reception who informed the owner who suggested to make a partial refund of 50%. We left for our new destination disappointed and then started the cat and mouse game by Barracuda to honor that which they had suggested to refund. At some point, we were asked to reach out to *********** as that is the platform through which we made the reservation from but alas, they were non responsive to ***********. Guess what, *********** actually advised that we should rate the facility and review the experience I had with my family.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
It must have been fantastic when first built and the main areas inc the bar and breakfast room still look great. The rooms and bathrooms look very tired. Clean but very worn. The breakfast is excellent.
Guest User
December 29, 2022
We booked 2 nights here without reading the reviews first, after reading we were a bit nervous it wouldn't be a great experience but we were very pleasantly surprised. Very warm welcome from the hotel owner, juice and biscuits on arrival. Our room was a ground floor quad room very close to the pool. Great location in middle of Watamu with beach access. Sea views from the restaurant. Breakfast was included which was a selection of pastries, fruit, and egg station. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was big, clean and had a veranda. Pool had a jacuzzi like area which our kids liked to play in. Pool was clean and had shady spots in hide from the sun. It was never busy which we loved. Feel that previous bad reviews of this hotel do not reflect its current state. Will note that we didn't eat lunch or dinner at the hotel though as we wanted to experience local seafood places.
Guest User
February 16, 2024
The structure is beautiful, typical I would say. Simple room, safe in the room small and for a fee. Wi-Fi only in some areas of the structure and for a fee, not very functional! Soft drinks poor choice, everything is paid extra. Good catering, dispensers with almost never fresh water. There are few sunbeds by the pool and it is customary to reserve them with a towel even if they are not used. The same goes for the beach. Excursions proposed by the structure are very expensive. On the positive side, the local staff is really kind and smiling, absent management, never introduced even upon the arrival of the guests
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Guest User
February 16, 2024
Excellent structure, you eat very well from the chef who makes a super good pasta for the pizza chef, at the beginning it took a few days to acclimate to Africa you almost feel assaulted by their welcome, but then you never want to leave!! Thanks to the super entertainers who brought us joy, lightness and lots of affection.. Kalusha, Anna, Joyce, I'll take you into my ❤️ but the other guys were all wonderful too!! I hope to return as soon as possible!!!
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Guest User
February 15, 2024
We stayed at this property from 7 to 14 February. Beautiful sea, super friendly staff, good food. Our room was always clean and tidy, large, with air conditioning and a small terrace. We had a great time and recommend it to everyone. I don't understand the negative reviews.
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Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Nightclub
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Beach volleyball
Public parking
Free
Restaurant
Golf course
Off-site
Snorkeling
Childcare service
Additional charge
Private beach area
Diving
Table tennis room
Massage room
Conference room
Additional charge
Luggage storage
24-hour front desk
Currency exchange
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Private beach area
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Front Desk Services
Safe at front desk
VIP check-in service
Tour and ticket booking service
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
English
Afrikaans
Italian
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Convenience store/kiosk
Lobby bar
Room service
Health & Wellness
Beach volleyball
Body care
Windsurfing
Golf course
Off-site
Snorkeling
Diving
Table tennis room
Massage room
Hair and beauty salon
Kayaking
Activities
Nightclub
Fishing
Public beach
Beach umbrellas
Private beach area
Public Areas
Garden
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Ironing service
Additional charge
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Childcare service
Additional charge
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Conference room
Additional charge
Wedding service
Safety & Security
First aid room
Security personnel
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowedFree
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 32
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 beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mida Creek and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ruins of Gedi.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. 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 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.