Hotel Blue Waters Hotel
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, 4056 Durban, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 6222 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The view from the room was perfect , breakfast was magnificent
South AfricaThe rooms were great room service was also great as you did wait along time to get your food the view of the beach fro the room exceptional wow
South AfricaBreakfast was marvelous. The view of the sea!!!??? Wooow😍 Will definitely come back for more days
South AfricaThe only problem i experienced is that I had to pay for my clothes to be ironed of which they could have just borrowed me the iron. Or maybe is the strategy to increase profit
South AfricaThe breakfast was so delicious and the hotel is at the beach . We enjoyed everymoment though out our stay in the hotel.
South Africathe hotel is in properly suited area; enjoyed the food and hospitality
South AfricaThe rooms were very clean and the facilities are good. Breakfast is amazing.
South AfricaThe staff was very friendly and the breakfast was very tasty!
South AfricaThe pool, the breakfast, the waiters, room service, Nothando in reservation simply the best.
South AfricaThe food was great and service excellent. Location was great as it is leterally on the beach and it's proximity to entertainment venues was a bonus.
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Blue Waters Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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One of our top picks in Durban.Opposite Durban’s famous beachfront, Blue Waters Hotel is within walking distance of the Suncoast Casino and the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium. Both uShaka Marine World and Greyville Racecourse are within 2.5 mi from the property.
The spacious rooms and suites feature LCD TVs along with coffee-and-tea-making facilities. Each is equipped with air conditioning and a work desk. There is also plenty of luggage storage space. Most rooms come with furnished balconies and offer a view of the Indian Ocean.
Guests at Blue Waters can enjoy afternoon tea and cake in the Florida Lounge overlooking the ocean. The Versailles Restaurant provides buffet and á la carte service for lunch and dinner.
Leisure facilities at the Hotel Blue Waters include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and a squash court. There is also an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and guests can enjoy drinks with sunset views at the rooftop bar.
The Durban North Beach area is a good location for walking, running and cycling. Hotel Blue Waters is 5 minutes’ drive from the Durban ICC and 10 minutes’ drive from Durban’s city center. Durban Station is 1.2 mi away, while King Shaka International Airport is 19 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Health & hygiene
Bookers love...
“buffet breakfast”
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“sea view”
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“friendly staff”
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“boutique style”
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Buffet
Very Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing
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Deluxe Quadruple Room - North Sea Facing
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Deluxe Family Room - North Sea Facing
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Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing
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Deluxe Family Room - Disability Access - North Sea Facing
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What's nearby *
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Mini Town0.3 miles
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People's Park Durban0.5 miles
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Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre0.7 miles
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Big Rush0.8 miles
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Kingsmead Stadium0.8 miles
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Moses Mabhida Stadium0.8 miles
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Durban Railway Station0.8 miles
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City View Shopping Centre0.8 miles
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Durban Country Club0.9 miles
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Kings Park Athletics Stadium1 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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PICK'NPAY SUMMER SQUARE Supermarket0.9 miles
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CAFE JIRAN FINE DINING Restaurant0.1 miles
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CAFE JIRAN Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
Natural Beauty *
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NORTH BEACH SKI LIFT Ski lift1.6 miles
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UMGENI RIVER/ BLUE LAGOON River3.1 miles
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INDIAN OCEAN Ocean/Sea0 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
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Snake Park Beach350 feet
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Battery Beach350 feet
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Suncoast Beach700 feet
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Bay of Plenty Beach1,600 feet
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Durban Beach Golden sand1,850 feetSwimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset
Closest Airports *
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King Shaka International Airport16.4 miles
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Pietermaritzburg Airport40.3 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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African Art Centre1 miles
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Kings Park Stadium1.1 miles
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Greyville Race Course1.4 miles
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Victoria Street Market1.7 miles
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Durban Botanic Gardens1.7 miles
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uShaka Marine World2 miles
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Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve7.5 miles
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Umhlanga lighthouse8.3 miles
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Mount Edgecombe Country Club8.6 miles
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Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Nightclub/DJ
- Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
- Racquetball
- Cycling Off-site
- Playground
- Casino
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs ZAR 95 per day.
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Swimming pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Heated pool
- Pool with view
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop pool
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 15 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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ZAR 250 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Blue Waters Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the parking entrance height is restricted to 6.1 feet.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Blue Waters Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Bar is closed from Wed, Jul 01, 2020 until Wed, Sept 30, 2020
Sauna is closed from Wed, Jul 01, 2020 until Wed, Sept 30, 2020
Pool Deck: Closed from Wed, Jul 01, 2020 until Wed, Sept 30, 2020
Sky Pool: Closed from Wed, Jul 01, 2020 until Wed, Sept 30, 2020
FAQs about Blue Waters Hotel
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Guests staying at Blue Waters Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
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Room options at Blue Waters Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Quad
- Twin
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Blue Waters Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Blue Waters Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Versailles
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Blue Waters Hotel by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 35min
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Blue Waters Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Cycling
- Playground
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Casino
- Racquetball
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Bike tours
- Beach
- Live music/Performance
- Nightclub/DJ
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Blue Waters Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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Check-in at Blue Waters Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
