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The Blue Waters Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Durban Beach

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Beach/ocean view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Moses Mabhida Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 732 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room – South Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe King Room – South Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe King – North Sea Facing

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Durban

Beachfront retreat .At this Durban Beachfront hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Durban Beach and Golden Mile. Blue Lagoon and Battery Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Golden Mile - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durban Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Vigour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jeera Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café Jiran - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lupa Osteria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Blue Waters Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Durban Beach
The Blue Waters Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 10 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (232 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly The Blue Waters Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Blue Waters Hotel was completed in July 2022.

This Art Deco Durban hotel is smoke free.

  • 262 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 2500 sq ft of conference space
  • 232 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1972
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Blue Waters Hotel offers 262 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 275.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 80 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 80 (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 95 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 275.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is 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

How close is The Blue Waters Hotel to the airport?

The Blue Waters Hotel is 19.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Waters Hotel?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Waters Hotel on Nov 4, 2025 start from $65.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Blue Waters Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of ZAR 80 per person, one-way.

How close is The Blue Waters Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Blue Waters Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Blue Waters Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Blue Waters Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (8-min walk) and Sibaya Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 95 per night.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have a pool?

The Blue Waters Hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have a restaurant?

The Blue Waters Hotel is home to Versailles Restaurant, which features ocean views.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Blue Waters Hotel to downtown Durban?

The Blue Waters Hotel is 1.5 mi away from Durban.

The Blue Waters Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 987 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was clean, i love white bedding and it was changed every morning, very comfortable, variety of meals in the morning and room service too was served well orders taken promptly and delivered to the room. I was impressed with the overall service and will make it my home whenever I visit Durban..Thank you Blue Waters Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kabo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Blue Waters!!

Had to book this as an emergency change when the initial hotel I booked (Avondale) was not available/closed. Turned out to be a great option. Amazing service and right by the beach, making it easy to get to the Comrades expo and start line. Definitely worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

prashant

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely nice.the hotel breakfast was delicious and the bar was great. I had a beautiful view of the ocean from my balcony and the room was comfortable i didnt get to the roof top pool but I heard it was awesome. The little pizza places at the bar was really good . I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Best in Durban so far

Top tier 💃💃 been coming for third time now in a row. Excellent food, service and hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really value for money. Everything works. Staff was great. Breakfast very good. Easy to get an Uber. Super localization
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Negatives.. Tired hotel, typical of the Durban area unfortunately. Main pool on the 10th floor was under maintenance so not open. The main reason we booked this hotel! Constant noise of water flowing through pipes 24 hrs a day. Couldn’t sleep for the two days we stayed Ground floor bar played the same music all day, very loudly! No tab for drinks meant having to walk around the other side of bar to pay by card for every drink bought. Positives… Staff were very good. Couldn’t do enough to help. The breakfast was very reasonable, considering the amount of guests, although no coffee machine meant waiting ages for hot drinks after ordering. Evening buffet meal was of a good standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rui

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
my first impression on check in.shirtless, no shoes in shorts client at reception. getting into elevator to go to room another customer dripping wet from pool .thats a management problem.first impressions are lasting .sorry to say this but overall experience was just way below expectations. room aircon not working properly.half black out curtain ,other half missing .ñoise in hallway.thats all managment issues ........ id give the blue waters a 2 /10
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lionel simbarashe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I ticked what i liked
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boniface

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here in the past. I love the place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amohelang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Blue waters is the best. Only thing I would mark down is the noise from the chairs at night
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Location great for the beach and nearby facilties like restaurants. Breakfast options were plenty and well catered. Disappointed by early closing of bar services on a Saturday night and insufficient staff during check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Velda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Lindokuhle, Santa Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Livion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thembisile

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Busisiwe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of everything, entertainment and sea side.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch staff. I used laundry service and was extremely pleased with the quality and efficiency of service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Zanele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buy new beds. I was at room 513

The Hotel staff is very friendly and welcoming but the bed was bad. It was not comfortable as well as one of the Emperors pillows. You did not give us a teaspoon or anything to assist when pouring sugar to our coffee for stirring
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024