The Blue Waters Hotel | Hotel in Durban

| 8.0 (981 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Durban Beachfront Hotel | The Blue Waters Hotel

Hotel in Durban Beachfront, Durban

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a sauna and a playground.
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.


An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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175 Snell Parade, Durban, 4001, South Africa

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets
  • Turndown service
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Connecting rooms available
Breakfast
  • 1 bar
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
Parking
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance
Activities
  • Theme parks
  • Zoo
  • Marina
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Outlet shopping
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Casino
  • Swimming
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Golfing
  • Bike storage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
Entertainment
  • Premium channels
  • Netflix
  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Streaming services
  • Satellite channels
General
  • Meeting rooms - 10
  • Conference center (2500 square feet of space)
  • Business center
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu
  • English
  • Romance packages available
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Turndown service
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront location
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool sun loungers

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are available for zar 275.0 per night.
Payment Policy
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 the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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 guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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 this property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 up to 1 extra bed is available only for guests under 15 years old.

Reviews

Gwen
Jun 21, 2025 12:19:34 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing
Room Size: 732 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

General

Square feet - 732, Ping - 20.57, Number of bedrooms - 2, Microwave, Sea view, Square meters - 68, Extra bed count 1, Number of living rooms 1, Free toiletries, Free cribs/infant beds, Balcony, Bed count maximum 3, Bed count minimum 3
Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing
Room Size: 366 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Sea view, Balcony, Square feet - 366, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 34, Free toiletries, Bed count minimum 2, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 10.29, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)
Room Size: 388 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 11, Microwave, Sea view, Square meters - 36, Square feet - 388, Extra bed count 1, Free toiletries, Free cribs/infant beds, Balcony, Bed count maximum 3, Bed count minimum 3
Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Grab bar - in shower, Wheelchair-width doorways, Low-height counters/sink, Low-height desk, Number of bedrooms - 2, Microwave, Sea view, Square meters - 38, Grab bar - near toilet, Wheelchair accessible, Extra bed count 1, Free toiletries, Lowered locks/deadbolt, Free cribs/infant beds, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Ping - 11.49, Square feet - 409, Balcony, Bed count maximum 3, Roll-in shower, Bed count minimum 3
Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing
Room Size: 366 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Sea view, Balcony, Square feet - 366, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 34, Free toiletries, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 10.29
Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing
Room Size: 387 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 10.88, Sea view, Balcony, Square meters - 36, Bed count maximum 3, Extra bed count 1, Free toiletries, Square feet - 387, Free cribs/infant beds, Bed count minimum 3
Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Microwave, Sea view, Square meters - 38, Extra bed count 1, Free toiletries, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 11.49, Square feet - 409, Balcony, Bed count maximum 3, Bed count minimum 3
Deluxe King Room – South Facing
Room Size: 269 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe King Room – South Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 269, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 7.56, Square meters - 25, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Free toiletries, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Deluxe King – North Sea Facing
Room Size: 365 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe King – North Sea Facing

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Partial ocean view, IndRm-RenoRecent-Year 2013, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 34, Free toiletries, Square feet - 365, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 10, Balcony, IndRm-RenoRecent-Month December, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1

FAQ's

Is this The Blue Waters Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the The Blue Waters Hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this The Blue Waters Hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Blue Waters Hotel?

Best-rates for the The Blue Waters Hotel starts from $67 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Parking, Wellness Facilities, Bar, Guest Services, Kitchen, TV, Security/Safety, Business Services, Spa, Pool, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Internet, Wheelchair Accessible, Bedding/Linens, Restaurant, Laundry with all other facilities. Hotala.co.za matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Blue Waters Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Blue Waters Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Blue Waters Hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Blue Waters Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Blue Waters Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Blue Waters Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Blue Waters Hotel are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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