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The Blue Waters Hotel

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Durban Beach

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

Explore the area

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175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Golden Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Blue Lagoon
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Durban Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    ‪8 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
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

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
  • Sea view
  • 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
  • Sea view
  • 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
  • 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
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • 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
  • 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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About the area

Durban

A family-friendly stay in Durban awaits you at The Blue Waters Hotel. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find 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 Wi-Fi 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
  • ‪The Grill Jichana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circus Circus - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Blue Waters Hotel

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, 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/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch 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 at the property
For any questions, 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 24 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Waters Hotel on 4 Mar 2025 start from AU$108.79, 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 such as babysitting services and a playground, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that 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. 347 out of 967 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 967 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 967 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 967 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 967 reviews

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 Excellent

Vongani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismail faruk

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boniface

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Holger

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvellous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Warren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs to be upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Solomon

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nosipho

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beachfront
Spacious room right on beach, very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Senzo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special shoutout to all the staff, they made the stay pleasant and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thaansen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

PROSPER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very convenient and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Raphael Nhlanhla

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Business traveller
Craig review
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raphael Nhlanhla

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uncourteous reception
My stay was average nothing to write home about.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
It was amazing and had great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024