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The Blue Waters Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Durban Beach

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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
  • Pool
  • Parking 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
$66 nightly
The total price is $77
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees

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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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

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
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

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
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

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
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 388 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

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
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 732 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

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
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

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
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Room – South Facing

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
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King – North Sea Facing

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
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 365 sq ft
  • 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

  • Golden Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 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)*
DONE

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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