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The Blue Waters Hotel

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

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The Blue Waters Hotel

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Children's area
Property entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Deluxe

Overview of The Blue Waters Hotel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe

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

View all photos for Deluxe, Sea Facing View

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, Sea View (Deluxe Executive Family Suite)

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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe (Deluxe Sea-facing Triple Sleeper)

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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

Deluxe (Deluxe North Sea-facing King)

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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Durban

At The Blue Waters Hotel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Durban Beach and Golden Mile. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Versailles Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Blue Dolphin Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site sauna and pool loungers. 2500 square feet (232 square metres) of event facilities include 10 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Durban Beachfront hotel include uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

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

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 on the beach, near Durban Beach
The Blue Waters Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 10 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (232 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Blue Waters Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Blue Waters Hotel was completed in July 2022.

This Art Deco Durban hotel is smoke free.

  • 262 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 2500 sq ft of conference space
  • 232 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1972
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Blue Waters Hotel offers 262 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (2,500 square foot 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Blue Waters Hotel?

The Blue Waters Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Waters Hotel on 28 Apr 2024 start from NZ$78.88, including 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 parking available at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yep, The Blue Waters Hotel has a self car park for ZAR 95 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yep, The Blue Waters Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Durban Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, body boarding and sailing. You can also find boat tours.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have a pool?

The Blue Waters Hotel has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at The Blue Waters Hotel?

The Blue Waters Hotel features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a sauna.

Is The Blue Waters Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like babysitting services and a playground, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise The Blue Waters Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Blue Waters Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Blue Waters Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Blue Waters Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 904 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 904 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 904 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 904 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 904 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kaye

Relaxing place to stay, nice view of the beach across the road, staff very obliging. Room was a little musty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

JC

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meldah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ofentse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buffet breakfast, quality food and service were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dineo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023