Barracuda Inn Resort
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Barracuda Inn Resort
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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 Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. This upscale hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Watamu Marine National Park.Show More
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3.8/5Good
·Cleanliness: 3.8
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Amenities
Golf CourseOutdoor Swimming PoolExclusive Beach AreaDivingSnorkelingMassage RoomPublic ParkingFreeAirport Shuttle ServiceBarNightclub
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Surroundings
Airport: Malindi Airport
(20.2km)
Landmarks: Barracuda Inn Resort
(220m)
Landmarks: Watamu Beach
(250m)
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Family Room
1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
In-room Wi-Fi
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Classic Quadruple Room
1 Queen bed and 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Garden View
Private Toilet
Wardrobe
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Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Garden View
Private Toilet
Balcony
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Classic Triple Room
1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Garden View
Private Toilet
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Guest Reviews(40)
3.8/5
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Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.8
- Amenities3.8
- Location3.8
- Service3.8
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Centrally located in Watamu, this property boasts clean, spacious rooms with air conditioning and sea views, some featuring balconies. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and proximity to the beach, restaurants, and shops.
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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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Guest User
February 1, 2024
Nice resort in a strategic position to reach the small center of Watamu...still lacking in some things I hope to define such as paid wifi in limited areas...safety boxes with a slightly high fee...and hairdryer to be requested every evening ...all the Kenyan staff from the waiters to the bartenders to the cleaning staff to the entertainment staff are superlatively helpful and kind and smiling and ready to fulfill every request unlike the less than empathetic Italian management and together with the owner's brother for nothing inclined to say hello. note The tourist guides on the way out to the beach are folkloristic and friendly and offer you various excursions and top bars on the beach.
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 12:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots 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.
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Health Protected
Cleanliness
- 3.8/5
Health & safety measures
- Thermometers available
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Rooms are disinfected between stays
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 Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. This upscale hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Watamu Marine National Park.
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.
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.
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.
Services & Amenities
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Golf Course
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
Snorkeling
Massage Room
Public ParkingFree
Airport Shuttle Service
Bar
Nightclub
Table Tennis Room
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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