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The Blue Waters Hotel

Property class: 4
Beachfront hotel in Durban with outdoor pool and restaurant

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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

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 CNY582
CNY670 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

Why we love this property

Oceanfront bliss
The sandy beach beckons at this hotel. Savor a meal at the beachfront restaurant, or enjoy sailing, scuba diving, and surfing nearby.
Work and play paradise
Strategically located on the beach, this hotel offers a business center with meeting rooms. After work, enjoy the sauna or hit the racquetball court.
Art deco by the sea
Marvel at the art deco architecture of this hotel while dining at the ocean-view restaurant. The beach location and garden complete this scenic retreat.

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a view of the bathroom.

Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

  • Sea view
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a view of the bathroom.

Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a black and white striped wall with the number 1716, a brown leather sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King Room – South Facing

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Deluxe King Room – South Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King – North Sea Facing

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe King – North Sea Facing

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for DELUXE NORTH FACING KING ROOM

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds (surcharge)

DELUXE NORTH FACING KING ROOM

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Golden Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Durban Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mini Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Vigour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Rosa Mexican Grille & Tequileria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tiger’s Milk - ‬8 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

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

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

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

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

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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 fire extinguisher and 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 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.

Property class

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

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 4-minute walk from Golden Mile and 4 minutes' walk from Blue Lagoon.

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