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Great bang for your buck, Restaurante food is delicious and the bar served tasty drinks

I love the beach front view. The breath taking view with my morning coffee and excellent breakfast was so worth the price. My only complaint was the way the Caucasian manager with blue shirt of the dining area was very mean to the staff. The wait staff were so sweet and helpful and he would walk by them and say mean things to them. I heard him call one of the staff worthless. The bar was convenient and good drinks. The housekeepers supervisor came each evening to make sure were pleased with our service. All cleaned well! Oh what is load shedding!

I stayed here for several days in March and was pleased with my stay. In addition to the new, modern renovated rooms, the location is great, right across from the beach and near the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment complex. The restaurant had great food and drinks. And the free breakfast buffet was delicious and much more extensive than I expected. The hotel was undergoing a massive renovation and I'm sure it will be beautiful once it's done. I was not bothered by the noise since I was gone most of the day. All in all, I had a wonderful stay and would definitely return.

comfortable but disappointed with no business center. accessibility to transport very good. customer service could be improved. had problem when checking in. first desk officer was not understanding of booking arrangements. hotel confirmation was for 10 days. on checking in was listed for 7 days. problem dealt with

175 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Durban Beach
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool

Located in Durban Beachfront, The Blue Waters Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Durban Beach and Golden Mile. This 4-star hotel has 262 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.


Dining

This hotel serves as home to a restaurant, which has ocean views, along with a cocktail bar. Satisfy your hunger from the comfort of your room with room service.


Rooms

50-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers are also standard.


Property features

Guests of The Blue Waters Hotel have access to an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 95 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 80 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center.

Room options

Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds | Sleeps 4

Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds | Sleeps 4

Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds | Sleeps 4

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

2 Twin Beds | Sleeps 3

Guest reviews for The Blue Waters Hotel

Everyone (1) Couples (1) Family (1) Other (2)
4
Partner Couples

Great bang for your buck, Restaurante food is delicious and the bar served tasty drinks

By on Dec 2, 2023

Review comment responded on Dec 20, 2023

Dear Russell,Thank you for choosing to stay at Blue Waters Hotel.We strive to not only meet but to exceed the expectation of every Guest that comes into the hotel.I see this could not have been the case with your stay and would love to hear from you to elaborate on your rating so we can see where we need improvement.Yours in HospitalityRyan CoppinAssistant Front Office Manager

5
Family

I love the beach front view. The breath taking view with my morning coffee and excellent breakfast was so worth the price. My only complaint was the way the Caucasian manager with blue shirt of the dining area was very mean to the staff. The wait staff were so sweet and helpful and he would walk by them and say mean things to them. I heard him call one of the staff worthless. The bar was convenient and good drinks. The housekeepers supervisor came each evening to make sure were pleased with our service. All cleaned well! Oh what is load shedding!

By , from Texas on Oct 21, 2019

Review comment responded on Oct 25, 2019

Dear Valued Guest. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback regarding your stay. We are thrilled to hear that you had an wonderful experience during your stay. We do apologise for any discrepancies and can assure you this is not the level of service we are proud to offer. The matters mentioned have been taken up with the relevant departments to investigate and also with staff concerned. We do sincerely hope that you will consider choosing the Blue Waters as a future holiday destination. Yours in Hospitality, Tatum Bhola, Guest Liaison

1
Everyone

By on Oct 6, 2019

Review comment responded on Oct 28, 2019

Dear Valued Guest. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback regarding your stay. We look forward to your return stay with us. Yours in Hospitality, Kirsten Anthony, Guest Services Liaison.

5

affordable hotel on the beach

Other

I stayed here for several days in March and was pleased with my stay. In addition to the new, modern renovated rooms, the location is great, right across from the beach and near the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment complex. The restaurant had great food and drinks. And the free breakfast buffet was delicious and much more extensive than I expected. The hotel was undergoing a massive renovation and I'm sure it will be beautiful once it's done. I was not bothered by the noise since I was gone most of the day. All in all, I had a wonderful stay and would definitely return.

By on Nov 19, 2015

2

great location

Other

comfortable but disappointed with no business center. accessibility to transport very good. customer service could be improved. had problem when checking in. first desk officer was not understanding of booking arrangements. hotel confirmation was for 10 days. on checking in was listed for 7 days. problem dealt with

By on Oct 4, 2013

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