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The Blue Waters Hotel

4.0 star property
Savor breakfast with breathtaking ocean views then spend your days lounging by one of two pools or strolling along Durban Beach.

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property – evening/night
Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Escape to The Blue Waters Hotel, where the sound of waves and stunning ocean views set the tone for a relaxing getaway. Soak up the sun on the beach or by one of two pools, then unwind in the sauna or explore Versailles Restaurant’s delicious offerings.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The current price is £55
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe, Sea Facing View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Renovated in 2013
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 68 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe (Deluxe Sea-facing Triple Sleeper)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

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

Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Suncoast Casino - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Vigour - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Grill Jichana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circus Circus - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Blue Waters Hotel

The Blue Waters Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Durban, putting you near activities such as scuba-diving, surfing/body boarding and sailing. The outdoor pool and indoor pool provide plenty of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a sauna. Offering ocean views, Versailles Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Art Deco hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 262 rooms
    • Arranged over 18 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (ZAR 95 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • On-site garage
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2500 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1972
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Versailles Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Blue Dolphin Bar – This cocktail bar is located on the beach.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 80 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 275.0 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs ZAR 80 (one-way)
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Parking

  • Self-parking costs ZAR 95 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Blue Waters Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs ZAR 95 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 80 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Blue Waters Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (8-min walk) and Sibaya Casino (15-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Blue Waters Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and scuba-diving, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes racquetball/squash. Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools after a day out and about. The Blue Waters Hotel also has a sauna and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yes, Versailles Restaurant offers beachfront dining and ocean views.

What's the area around The Blue Waters Hotel like?

The Blue Waters Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Durban Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Golden Mile.

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The Blue Waters Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Blue waters is the best. Only thing I would mark down is the noise from the chairs at night
Amohelang, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Durban family holiday
Our stay was pleasant, and the the room was spacious. Friendly and attentive staff, definitely come back to Blue Waters on our next holiday.
Vongani, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top notch staff. I used laundry service and was extremely pleased with the quality and efficiency of service
Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was top quality.
Marvellous, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was amazing and breakfast was good
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

my first impression on check in.shirtless, no shoes in shorts client at reception. getting into elevator to go to room another customer dripping wet from pool .thats a management problem.first impressions are lasting .sorry to say this but overall experience was just way below expectations. room aircon not working properly.half black out curtain ,other half missing .ñoise in hallway.thats all managment issues ........ id give the blue waters a 2 /10
Rui, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beach
Gina, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Heinrich, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Special shoutout to all the staff, they made the stay pleasant and enjoyable.
Senzo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Its very convenient and friendly staff
PROSPER, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beachfront
Spacious room right on beach, very clean
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service
It was amazing and had great service
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best of all was the staff. Very helpfull and friendly.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Blue Waters always a win
Always enjoy my stay at Blue Waters....
Penni, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Buy new beds. I was at room 513
The Hotel staff is very friendly and welcoming but the bed was bad. It was not comfortable as well as one of the Emperors pillows. You did not give us a teaspoon or anything to assist when pouring sugar to our coffee for stirring
Zanele, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and felt much safer...ocean views and beach access...parking was easy in and out with a smaller vehicle...I'll recommend it to anyone...
Roger, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent value and top location
You couldn't ask for a better location on the the Durban Beachfront. This is a well run hotel, with friendly and attentive staff. The rooms are not plush, but the bed was firm and they have a good quality TV. The breakfast had a wide variety of options. Overall it offered excellent value for money, compared to other choices in the area
Rajeev, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Needs to be upgraded
Warren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Everything was great.
Imraan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good but dated hotel
My stay has been good, the breakfast is good and has many options. However, the hotel is dated and requires major refurbishment. Bathroom is an area of concern as the cleaning is not done properly.
Raphael Nhlanhla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The buffet breakfast, quality food and service were excellent.
DAVID, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great view, staff, facilities an so on and so forth
Joachim, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place to be for holidays with family or business trips..
Rutendo, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Excellent service
Marthinus, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The location , the roof to pool and restaurant staff are amazing. But unfortunately the front desk staff were rude and unfriendly. We had to leave 100 Rand deposit for each towel and even the iron - not convient at all .
Tracey, 2-night trip

General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Available
Airport Transfer
Available
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Outdoor Pool