Blue Waters Hotel - Durban

$$$$||View on mapDurban, South Africa175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4000|
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Blue Waters Hotel - Durban
175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4000·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Location9.3
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Who stays here
Families45%
Couples28%
Solo14%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Location9.3
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Who stays here
Families45%
Couples28%
Solo14%
Groups12%

3-star beachfront hotel on Durban's Golden Mile with two swimming pools and squash court

Amenities & Leisure

Blue Waters Hotel offers guests two swimming pools: an indoor heated pool and an outdoor rooftop infinity pool with ocean views. The hotel also provides a squash court and a sauna for active recreation and relaxation. Sun loungers and beach chairs are available on the property, and bike tours and walking tours can be arranged from the hotel.

Dining & Entertainment

Versailles Restaurant serves buffet and á la carte meals for lunch and dinner, while Florida Lounge provides afternoon tea and cake overlooking the Indian Ocean. The rooftop bar offers sunset drinks, and a coffee house on site follows a traditional European coffee philosophy with high-quality brews. Live music and happy hour are available at the hotel bar, and a nightclub with DJ sets operates on select evenings.

Rooms & Accommodation

The spacious rooms and suites at Blue Waters Hotel Durban include air conditioning, a work desk, and an LCD TV with tea and coffee making facilities. Most rooms feature furnished balconies with views of the Indian Ocean, and all rooms offer complimentary uncapped Wi-Fi. The retro-styled decor enhances the guest experience, and daily housekeeping provides Lindt chocolates each evening.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Blue Waters Hotel sits directly opposite Durban's beachfront, within walking distance of Suncoast Casino and entertainment centre. Moses Mabhida Stadium and Greyville Racecourse are also within a short walk, while uShaka Marine World is 4 km from the hotel. The Durban ICC is a 5-minute drive away, and King Shaka International Airport is 31 km from the property.

Family & Business Services

The hotel provides a children's playground and kids' outdoor play equipment, plus babysitting and child services upon request. For business travellers, the hotel offers a business centre with fax and photocopying, meeting and banquet facilities, and a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange. Additional conveniences include a laundry service, dry cleaning, trouser press, and packed lunches for day trips.

  • Location: Directly opposite Durban beachfront, walking distance to Suncoast Casino and Moses Mabhida Stadium
  • Pools: Indoor heated pool and outdoor rooftop infinity pool with ocean views
  • Sports: On-site squash court, sauna, bike tours, and walking tours
  • Dining: Versailles Restaurant, Florida Lounge afternoon tea, rooftop bar with sunset views
  • Family: Children's playground, babysitting, kids' meals, and family rooms
  • Business: Business centre, meeting facilities, and 24-hour front desk
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 01:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of ZAR 250.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:262
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Rooms and availability

Executive Family King Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Executive Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Deluxe Family Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Infinity pool

Spa and relaxation

Sauna

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Squash
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Blue Waters Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 4824 INR
📏 Distance to centre 2.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport 33.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport King Shaka International, DUR

Location

175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4000
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175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4000
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