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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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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
or
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
or
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
or
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
or
4 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.9
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  • N
    Nondumiso
    South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
    There was plenty of food at breakfast and many options.
  • Siphiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is super because its almost closer to nearby to be visited areas ( Beaches,South Coast restaurants,Moses Mabida Stadium & Ushaka Marine)
  • Xolile
    South Africa South Africa
    Musa was the best...it was clean ND the breakfast was amazing

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Versailles
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern

Amenities of Blue Waters Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Racquetball
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Casino
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
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
  • Tea/Coffee maker
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 100 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
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
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

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 upon request
Free
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 275 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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 Cash is not accepted Blue Waters Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the parking entrance height is restricted to 6.1 feet.

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.

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.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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.

FAQs about Blue Waters Hotel

  • Guests staying at Blue Waters Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Room options at Blue Waters Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Quad
    • Twin

  • Blue Waters Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Versailles

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Blue Waters Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Blue Waters Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Casino
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Beachfront
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool
    • Bike tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live music/Performance

  • Blue Waters Hotel is 1.3 miles from the center of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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.

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

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

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