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The Blue Waters Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel on the beach, near Durban Beach

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Children's area
Property entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Deluxe
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is CA $58
CA $67 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

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Map
175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Popular LocationDurban Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSuncoast Casino and Entertainment World8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoses Mabhida Stadium2 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)29 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The buffet breakfast, quality food and service were excellent.
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Dec. 21, 2023
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Room options

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Deluxe

Deluxe King Room – South Facing

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe King – North Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Renovated in 2013
  • 365 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
  • 732 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Durban

The Blue Waters Hotel is located in Durban Beachfront, a neighborhood in Durban, and is near theme parks and on the beach. UShaka Marine World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durban Beach and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Mini Town and Durban Funworld are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, sailing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Durban Beach - 5 min walk
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 8 min walk
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 2 min drive
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 2 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Suncoast Casino - 11 min walk
  • Cafe Vigour - 6 min walk
  • KFC - 7 min walk
  • La Rosa Mexican Grille & Tequileria - 10 min walk
  • Lupa Osteria - 6 min walk

About this property

The Blue Waters Hotel

Upscale hotel in Durban Beachfront, rejuvenated in 2022
Close to Durban Beach, The Blue Waters Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Versailles Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Secured bicycle storage, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
Room features
All 262 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and childcare services

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Dolphin Bar
  • Versailles Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (2,500 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 18 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 275.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 80 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 80 (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 95 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 275.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Up to 1 extra bed is available only for guests under 15 years old.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Blue Waters Durban
Blue Waters Hotel
Blue Waters Hotel Durban
Hotel Blue Waters
The Blue Waters Hotel Hotel
The Blue Waters Hotel Durban
The Blue Waters Hotel Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Waters Hotel?

As of May 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Waters Hotel on May 19, 2024 start from CA $57.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Blue Waters Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Self parking is available for ZAR 95 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of ZAR 80 per person applies.

Where is The Blue Waters Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Durban Beachfront hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Golden Mile and Durban Beach. Battery Beach and Blue Lagoon are also within 5 minutes.

The Blue Waters Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 906 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 906 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 906 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 906 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 906 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandisa

Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kudakwashe

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view, staff, facilities an so on and so forth
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Itumeleng

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jerome

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lungelo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

SANDRA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Phumzile

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024