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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
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Beach/ocean view
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

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

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 CNY494
CNY568 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

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.
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.
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.

Room options

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

Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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 – Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

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

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

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

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

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Deluxe King Room – South Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe King Room – South Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

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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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Blue Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durban Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 4.0 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
  • ‪Jeera Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tiger’s Milk - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Jiran - ‬7 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
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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

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 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.

National rating

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 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

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Lobby
Bathroom
Water
Elevator
Dining rooms
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What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was excellent, with a wide variety of options and good quality food. (11 reviews)
  • The property offers a great beachfront location with spacious rooms and easy access to nearby facilities. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed here in the past. I love the place.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was clean, i love white bedding and it was changed every morning, very comfortable, variety of meals in the morning and room service too was served well orders taken promptly and delivered to the room. I was impressed with the overall service and will make it my home whenever I visit Durban..Thank you Blue Waters Hotel
Gwen, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Great bang for your buck, Restaurante food is delicious and the bar served tasty drinks
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ocean views
Dr. Lindokuhle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Blue Waters

Great stay = Great experience
Thapelo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great views

This big hotel is situated in front of the sea with great views. It has been renewed but still feels a bit oudated. Breakfast room crowded. Ok for a short stay.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best night

Good
Sbusiso, 1-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice stay

Very nice stay at Blue Waters. The view was great. Just a couple of negatives. There was a puddle of water in my bathroom next to the toilet when I returned in the afternoon. One of my towels had blue stains all over it. But overall it was a nice comfortable stay. Clean room and very comfortable bed with much needed AC. Again, the view was the absolute best. Oh and the breakfast in the more was well prepared and very delicious. The staff absolute top notch, a 10/10.
Timothy, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor WiFi connectivity, unclean,
prashant, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

This resort was very very busy and crowded. Everyone tries to check in at the same time at 2pm so arrive later. No chance to get your room early. It was after 5pm when we got our room. The lobby area is very small after 4-5 families in the lobby you can’t move. The elevators were very slow. the view from our room was magnificent and the room layout and size was perfect.
Andrea, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Feedback

The place is okay, just few issues: *The bed was not comfortable *Pillows are hard and linen were not changed. *Aircon is not adjustable only produces cold air *No Iron or ironing board, if you need one, you have to payfor it.
V, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schönes Hotel mit exzellentem Personal. Absolute Empfehlung
Vanessa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at Blue Waters!!

Had to book this as an emergency change when the initial hotel I booked (Avondale) was not available/closed. Turned out to be a great option. Amazing service and right by the beach, making it easy to get to the Comrades expo and start line. Definitely worth it.
Kabo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was extremely nice.the hotel breakfast was delicious and the bar was great. I had a beautiful view of the ocean from my balcony and the room was comfortable i didnt get to the roof top pool but I heard it was awesome. The little pizza places at the bar was really good . I really enjoyed my stay
Stephen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Best in Durban so far

Top tier 💃💃 been coming for third time now in a row. Excellent food, service and hospitality.
Gloria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really value for money. Everything works. Staff was great. Breakfast very good. Easy to get an Uber. Super localization
Arnaldo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel! Great service! We'll definitely stay here again!
Bruce Anthony, 14-night trip

6/10 Good

Negatives.. Tired hotel, typical of the Durban area unfortunately. Main pool on the 10th floor was under maintenance so not open. The main reason we booked this hotel! Constant noise of water flowing through pipes 24 hrs a day. Couldn’t sleep for the two days we stayed Ground floor bar played the same music all day, very loudly! No tab for drinks meant having to walk around the other side of bar to pay by card for every drink bought. Positives… Staff were very good. Couldn’t do enough to help. The breakfast was very reasonable, considering the amount of guests, although no coffee machine meant waiting ages for hot drinks after ordering. Evening buffet meal was of a good standard.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Try it

Nous y revenons depuis plusieurs années et nous apprécions . Certes il aurait besoin d'un rafraîchissement maintenant mais il nous convient bien,la chambre est spacieuse,bien propre avec une belle vue sur la mer.Le petit déjeuner est excellent,servi dans une jolie salle et le personnel est très accueillant.Il est bien situé .
Jocelyne, 4-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

I ticked what i liked
lionel simbarashe, 3-night trip