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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 drapes, rollaway beds
Beach/ocean view
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Cocktail bar, beach views
Aerial view

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
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The current price is CA $109
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14

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
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 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
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 68 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

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
  • 36 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • 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
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Belaire Suites

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 869 reviews
The price is CA $92
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Belaire Suites
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 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 like 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu
VISIBILITY

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

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

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

    • Onsite self parking (ZAR 95 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite 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

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

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

Working away

  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-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 drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide
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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.
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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, which 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 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 to 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 spots may be limited.

Is 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 onsite 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 like cycling, boat tours, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite 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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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

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
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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 family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paulette, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Velda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Livion, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thembisile, 3-night family trip
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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
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ismail faruk, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

It’s nice
Boniface, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

Not sure where to start. Let’s start at the bathroom. I don’t think the toilet has ever seen any bleach. I have used an UV light and the toilet lit up as god was visiting himself. Then the rain shower. Great to see a rain shower but all holes were mostly blocked and the head sprayed upwards to the ceiling more than on the body. Oh we can’t forget the Aircon. It was so noisy next to you, it’s like a 787 taking off. Luckily you can switch it off with a big bang. Oh now to the bed. If you are on the smaller side, you are good. If you are 5ft10 / 179cm, your heels are on the edge of the mattress. I think it’s max 190cm long. With the headboard about 5cm thick, you haven’t got much space to move. The nice touch was the noisy fridge and the half finished bottle of water. Great. Hotelbar was rather poor as well. Never did I have to pre-pay for a drink at a hotel bar. Maybe it’s Durban practise? Also they close at 10pm so better hurry up and get some watered down cocktails in. The view from the room was great and the breakfast good too. Can’t fault the breakfast. Would I stay here again? Certainly not. This place needs more than a refurbishment. But they had booze and a slushy machine upon checkin. Maybe to soften the blow when you see the room and that hygienic toilet and seat!
Holger, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was top quality.
Marvellous, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Needs to be upgraded
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beach
Gina, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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

Nosipho, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beachfront
Spacious room right on beach, very clean
4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Special shoutout to all the staff, they made the stay pleasant and enjoyable.
Senzo, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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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