Hotel
 Blue Waters Hotel

Beachfront
Travel Sustainable property

175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, 4056 Durban, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 12813 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
12,813 reviews

Everything was exceptionally well and will like to come down there anytime soon.

Mosito Lesotho

We enjoyed the breakfast We had an amazing view. The facilities were great. The dolphin bar had good atmosphere and the waiters were friendly.

Serisha South Africa

Excellent Location, it was easy to find everything. The breakfast was amazing and the staff was very friendly!!

Clementine South Africa

Laundry service ruined a suit jacket, but the management went above and beyond to apologize and compensate me for the loss. Very professionally handled. Thank you!

Barry Canada

The room was lovely and clean The breakfast was delicious

Sandesh South Africa

Breakfast buffet was excellent. A pity to see people taking more than they can eat and wasting food while there are hungry beggars on the street.

Hiking South Africa

Breakfast was beyond and above, anf the staff at the restaurant was amazing... I will book the place over and over again

Puleng South Africa

I love the view from breakfast room and waiters always prepared to assist.

Anton South Africa

Breakfast was good, the room is excellent and the view is very good

Lungile South Africa

Breakfast met my expectation for the past 20 years i have been visiting and the improvement in the hotel from Reception to rooms very impressed

Gerald South Africa
8.2
Very Good
12,813 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything was exceptionally well and will like to come down there anytime soon.”
    Mosito Mosito Lesotho Lesotho
  • “We enjoyed the breakfast We had an amazing view. The facilities were great. The dolphin bar had good atmosphere and the waiters were friendly.”
    Serisha Serisha South Africa South Africa
  • “Excellent Location, it was easy to find everything. The breakfast was amazing and the staff was very friendly!!”
    Clementine Clementine South Africa South Africa
  • “Laundry service ruined a suit jacket, but the management went above and beyond to apologize and compensate me for the loss. Very professionally handled. Thank you!”
    Barry Barry Canada Canada
  • “The room was lovely and clean The breakfast was delicious”
    Sandesh Sandesh South Africa South Africa
  • “Breakfast buffet was excellent. A pity to see people taking more than they can eat and wasting food while there are hungry beggars on the street.”
    Hiking Hiking South Africa South Africa
  • “Breakfast was beyond and above, anf the staff at the restaurant was amazing... I will book the place over and over again”
    Puleng Puleng South Africa South Africa
  • “I love the view from breakfast room and waiters always prepared to assist.”
    Anton Anton South Africa South Africa
  • “Breakfast was good, the room is excellent and the view is very good”
    Lungile Lungile South Africa South Africa
  • “Breakfast met my expectation for the past 20 years i have been visiting and the improvement in the hotel from Reception to rooms very impressed”
    Gerald Gerald South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.5

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This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Blue Waters Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 25, 2010

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Most popular amenities

2 swimming pools
Parking
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

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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4 reasons to choose Blue Waters Hotel

  • Prices you can't beat!
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  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Snake Park Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    350 feet from property

  • Battery Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    350 feet from property

  • Suncoast Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    700 feet from property

  • Bay of Plenty Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    1,600 feet from property

  • Durban Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    1,850 feet from property

  • North Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    2,450 feet from property

  • Dairy Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    3,500 feet from property

  • Country Club Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    4,100 feet from property

  • Wedge Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    4,600 feet from property

  • New Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    1 miles from property

  • Thekwini Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    1.1 miles from property

  • South Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    1.1 miles from property

  • Laguna Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    1.3 miles from property

  • Addington Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    1.3 miles from property

  • Jet Ski Beach

    8.7 Excellent beach
    1.6 miles from property

  • Blue Lagoon Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

  • uShaka Beach

    8.8 Excellent beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 12,813 reviews
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  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.2
    Breakfast, View
    Room
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.1
    View, Access to the beach
    Parking
  • Free WiFi7.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • M
    Mosito
    LesothoLesotho
    “Everything was exceptionally well and will like to come down there anytime soon.”
  • Serisha
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “We enjoyed the breakfast We had an amazing view. The facilities were great. The dolphin bar had good atmosphere and the waiters were friendly.”
  • Clementine
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Excellent Location, it was easy to find everything. The breakfast was amazing and the staff was very friendly!!”
  • Barry
    CanadaCanada
    “Laundry service ruined a suit jacket, but the management went above and beyond to apologize and compensate me for the loss. Very professionally handled. Thank you!”
  • Sandesh
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The room was lovely and clean The breakfast was delicious”
  • Hiking
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Breakfast buffet was excellent. A pity to see people taking more than they can eat and wasting food while there are hungry beggars on the street.”
  • Puleng
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Breakfast was beyond and above, anf the staff at the restaurant was amazing... I will book the place over and over again”
  • Anton
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “I love the view from breakfast room and waiters always prepared to assist.”
  • L
    Lungile
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Breakfast was good, the room is excellent and the view is very good”
  • Gerald
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Breakfast met my expectation for the past 20 years i have been visiting and the improvement in the hotel from Reception to rooms very impressed”
Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • How much In Rand
    Dear Valued Guest Thank you for your enquiry. Please advise with dates so we can kindly give a quotation.
    Asked about: Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing • Answered on October 28, 2019
  • What if this corona thing still troubles country, and it happens that we have paid, will you refund us our funds
    We have relaxed our cancellation policies during this period. Please contact customer service should you need to change your dates.
    Answered on March 31, 2020
  • Is there a bath 🛀
    Dear Value Guest We do have Baths as a Request. Regards Kirsten Anthony Guest Services
    Asked about: Deluxe King or Twin Room - North Sea Facing • Answered on October 24, 2019
  • Is there wifi access from the room and what Is the prescribed usage
    Dear Valued Guest Thank you for your enquiry, we do offer Wi-Fi which is uncapped and complimentary. Yours in Hospitality Kirsten Anthony Guest Services
    Asked about: Deluxe Twin Room - Front Sea Facing • Answered on February 26, 2020
  • If we book 1 room how much do we pay if we are a group of four? Do we divide on a normal price or what?
    Dear Valued Guest Thank you for your enquiry. Please contact the Hotel for Bookings our Rates do fluctuate daily, depending on the occupancy of the Hotel. We do require 1 nights deposit to secure the Booking and to confirm. Regards The Blue Waters team
    Answered on December 30, 2019

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Mini Town
    0.3 miles
  • People's Park Durban
    0.5 miles
  • Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre
    0.7 miles
  • Big Rush
    0.8 miles
  • Kingsmead Stadium
    0.8 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium
    0.8 miles
  • City View Shopping Centre
    0.8 miles
  • Durban Country Club
    0.9 miles
  • Kings Park Athletics Stadium
    1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant CAFE JIRAN FINE DINING
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar CAFE JIRAN
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • African Art Centre
    1 miles
  • Kings Park Stadium
    1.1 miles
  • Greyville Race Course
    1.4 miles
  • Victoria Street Market
    1.7 miles
  • Durban Botanic Gardens
    1.7 miles
  • uShaka Marine World
    2 miles
  • Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
    7.5 miles
  • Umhlanga lighthouse
    8.3 miles
  • Mount Edgecombe Country Club
    8.6 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River UMGENI RIVER/ BLUE LAGOON
    3.1 miles
  • Ocean/Sea INDIAN OCEAN
    0 miles
Ski lifts
  • NORTH BEACH SKI LIFT
    1.6 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Snake Park Beach
    350 feet
  • Battery Beach
    350 feet
  • Suncoast Beach
    700 feet
  • Bay of Plenty Beach
    1,600 feet
  • Durban Beach
    1,850 feet
Public transit
  • Train Durban Railway Station
    0.8 miles
Closest Airports
  • King Shaka International Airport
    16.4 miles
  • Pietermaritzburg Airport
    40.3 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Versailles

    Food: International

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

Amenities of Blue Waters Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

2 swimming pools
Parking
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
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
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs ZAR 95 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
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
  • 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
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 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
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Blue Waters Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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.

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

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
3 - 14 years
Extra bed by request
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.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express 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 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

  • 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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Blue Waters Hotel by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 35min

  • Blue Waters Hotel is 1.3 miles from the center of Durban.

  • Check-in at Blue Waters Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • 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.

  • Room options at Blue Waters Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Quad
    • Twin

  • Blue Waters Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Versailles

  • 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

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Blue Waters Hotel.

  • Yes, Blue Waters Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.