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The Blue Waters Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Durban Beach

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Aerial view
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Beach/ocean view
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The price is HK$382
HK$449 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
  • 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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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
2 bedrooms
  • 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
2 bedrooms
  • 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
2 bedrooms
  • 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
2 bedrooms
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 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

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
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Blue Lagoon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durban Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

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

Hotel size

  • 262 rooms
  • Arranged over 18 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

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

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

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

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

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

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.
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.
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 Hotel Durban
Blue Waters Hotel
Blue Waters Durban
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.

The Blue Waters Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Johan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Geoffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Es lohnt für zwei/ drei Tage
Es ist ein sehr gutes 4 Sterne Hotel, sehr gute Lage, sauber, sehr gutes Frühstück. Besonderes der Service ist fantastisch ( am Rezeption, housekeeping und im Restaurant)
Sader, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Solomon, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

MM, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beachfront
Spacious room right on beach, very clean
4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Special shoutout to all the staff, they made the stay pleasant and enjoyable.
Senzo, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Front desk/reception was the detractor at this hotel. All other staff including restaurant to housekeeping were helpful and friendly. Not so for the staff at reception. Aloof, unhelpful disinterested would sum up the attitude they exhibited.
Beverley, 3-night trip
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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 family trip
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8/10 Very good

Thaansen, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Its very convenient and friendly staff
PROSPER, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Craig review
Good
Derrick, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Sean, 2-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Uncourteous reception
My stay was average nothing to write home about.
Raphael Nhlanhla, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service
It was amazing and had great service
2-night business trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Justin, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay was amazing and breakfast was good
2-night trip
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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
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6/10 Good

prashant, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Heinrich, 4-night trip
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