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 9.1/10! (score from 9821 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very well situated for all aspects of the race. It was simple but perfect for what we needed. Clean linen and towels and hot showers.
South AfricaThe service was excellent I mean everything it was good the breakfast was just good and the room was comfortable and clean
South AfricaLocation, buffet breakfast is the best! The staff is always willing to help!
South AfricaStaff was proffesional Clean rooms Food delicious Pool perfect Everything was excellent
South AfricaRoom was spacious, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was excellent.
South AfricaThe breakfast was very good. The waiters were very friendly, offered the best customer service, to the best of their abilities, Calvin, Thabang just to name the few. Thank you guys. You made sure me and family are always taken care of.
South AfricaThe rooms, awesome, spacious, spectacular sea view and the buffet breakfast and free WiFi was magnificent!
South AfricaThe breakfast was amazing as usual. I am definitely booking this place every time I visit Durban.
South AfricaDe establishment is excellent by two things pointed south.parking n tv channels. Once more quality of the be was poor. Dose foam mattress nids an upgrade
South AfricaThis is the only hotel I book into when in Durban. The staff is friendly, rooms are clean and the breakfast is delicious. The location is also perfect.
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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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Deluxe King or Twin Room - North Sea Facing
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Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Front Sea Facing
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Deluxe Quadruple Room - North Sea Facing
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Deluxe King or Twin Room - Front Sea Facing
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| Max adults: 4. Max children: 1 |
Deluxe Quadruple Room - Front Sea Facing
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Deluxe Family Room - North Sea Facing
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| Max adults: 2 |
Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing
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| Max adults: 4. Max children: 1 |
Deluxe Family Room - Disability Access - North Sea Facing
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Snake Park Beach
350 feet from property -
Battery Beach
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Suncoast Beach
700 feet from property
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- Guests liked the breakfast
- Guests liked the view
- Some guests said the WiFi could be improved
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- Some guests said extra charges may apply
- Guests appreciated the convenient location
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- Guests liked the view
- Guests said beach access was good
- Some guests said parking could be better
See what guests loved the most:
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Matt
South Africa“Very well situated for all aspects of the race. It was simple but perfect for what we needed. Clean linen and towels and hot showers. ”
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Sibongile
South Africa
“The service was excellent I mean everything it was good the breakfast was just good and the room was comfortable and clean”
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Penelope
South Africa
“Location, buffet breakfast is the best! The staff is always willing to help! ”
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Male
South Africa
“Staff was proffesional Clean rooms Food delicious Pool perfect Everything was excellent”
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Gary
South Africa
“Room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was excellent.”
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Paballo
South Africa
“The breakfast was very good. The waiters were very friendly, offered the best customer service, to the best of their abilities, Calvin, Thabang just to name the few. Thank you guys. You made sure me and family are always taken care of.”
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Murray
South Africa
“The rooms, awesome, spacious, spectacular sea view and the buffet breakfast and free WiFi was magnificent! ”
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Unity
South Africa
“The breakfast was amazing as usual. I am definitely booking this place every time I visit Durban.”
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Matshepo
South Africa
“De establishment is excellent by two things pointed south.parking n tv channels. Once more quality of the be was poor. Dose foam mattress nids an upgrade”
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Happy
South Africa
“This is the only hotel I book into when in Durban. The staff is friendly, rooms are clean and the breakfast is delicious. The location is also perfect. ”
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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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City View Shopping Centre0.8 miles
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Durban Country Club0.9 miles
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Kings Park Athletics Stadium1 miles
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Restaurant CAFE JIRAN FINE DINING0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar CAFE JIRAN0.1 miles
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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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River UMGENI RIVER/ BLUE LAGOON3.1 miles
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Ocean/Sea INDIAN OCEAN0 miles
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NORTH BEACH SKI LIFT1.6 miles
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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 sandSwimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset1,850 feet
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Train Durban Railway Station0.8 miles
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King Shaka International Airport16.4 miles
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Pietermaritzburg Airport40.3 miles
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Food: International
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Amenities of Blue Waters Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.0
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Terrace
- Garden
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
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs ZAR 95 per day.
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 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
- 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
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoor Free!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
Pool 2 – outdoor Free!
- Open all year
- Opening times
- All ages welcome
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Heated pool
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Pool is on rooftop
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Sauna
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Single-use plastic water bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
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
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are 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.
FAQs about Blue Waters Hotel
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Blue Waters Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Versailles
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Guests staying at Blue Waters Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
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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
- Nightclub/DJ
- Happy hour
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Walking tours
- Live music/Performance
- Bike tours
- Beach
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Yes, Blue Waters Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Blue Waters Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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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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From the nearest airport, you can get to Blue Waters Hotel by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 35min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Blue Waters Hotel (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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Blue Waters Hotel is 1.3 miles from the center of Durban.
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Blue Waters Hotel.
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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.
