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The Blue Waters Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Durban Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 732 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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

  • 409 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 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 – North Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Durban

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.

What's nearby

  • Golden Mile - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durban Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 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-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool
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 tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center.
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.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Conference center (2,500 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 18 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 275.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

National rating

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

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

Is free cancellation available at The Blue Waters Hotel?

The Blue Waters Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of The Blue Waters Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Durban Beachfront, just steps from Battery Beach and Blue Lagoon, and within a short walk of Durban Beach. You'll also find Golden Mile and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for ZAR 95 per night. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Blue Waters Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Blue Waters Hotel?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Blue Waters Hotel?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Blue Waters Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Versailles Restaurant.

Will The Blue Waters Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Blue Waters Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from The Blue Waters Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Blue Waters Hotel is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR), which is 19.5 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Blue Waters Hotel offer a balcony and may feature sea views.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel host weddings?

There are wedding services available at The Blue Waters Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

The Blue Waters Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 979 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rui

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lionel simbarashe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I ticked what i liked
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boniface

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here in the past. I love the place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amohelang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Blue waters is the best. Only thing I would mark down is the noise from the chairs at night
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Location great for the beach and nearby facilties like restaurants. Breakfast options were plenty and well catered. Disappointed by early closing of bar services on a Saturday night and insufficient staff during check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

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

8/10 Good

Velda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Lindokuhle, Santa Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Livion

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

10/10 Excellent

Florine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thembisile

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Busisiwe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of everything, entertainment and sea side.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch staff. I used laundry service and was extremely pleased with the quality and efficiency of service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Zanele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vongani

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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 traveler
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

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