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Upscale beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Durban Beach

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views

Overview
Rooms
Location
Amenities
Policies

Good

Property highlights

Pool

Parking available

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry facilities

Restaurant

175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

Main amenities

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

Babysitting (surcharge)
Playground on site
Rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom

Room options

Deluxe King Room – South Facing

25 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe King – North Sea Facing

34 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

68 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

36 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

38 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

36 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

38 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

34 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

34 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

In Durban Beachfront
Durban Beach - 5 min walk
UShaka Marine World - 44 min walk
Moses Mabhida Stadium - 2 min drive
Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 28 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

Suncoast Casino - 11 min walk
Cafe Vigour - 6 min walk
Coffee Shop Elangeni - 10 min walk
La Rosa Mexican Grille & Tequileria - 10 min walk
Lupa Osteria - 6 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 upscale hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say good things about the WiFi.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff

Temperature checks given to staff

Temperature checks available for guests

Hand sanitizer provided

Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast

This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

262 rooms
Arranged over 18 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in time from 2:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

Babysitting*

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome

Internet

Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

Onsite self parking (ZAR 95 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite garage

Transfers

Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

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

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
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

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

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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

Policies

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.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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.

Up to 1 extra bed is available only for guests under 15 years old.

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.

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Blue Waters Hotel?

This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.

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?

You can check in from 2:00 PM - 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 4-minute walk from Golden Mile and 4 minutes' walk from Blue Lagoon.

7,8

Good

8,2/10

Cleanliness

8,0/10

Staff & service

7,8/10

Amenities

7,6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7,8/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Good

03 October 2023

the hotel was over packed , 1 lift not working. We had to complain to the manager who was Gavin at the time. He was wonderful. He listen to us and sorted us out. He made our stay memorable.