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%

Beachfront hotel in Durban with ocean views, indoor and outdoor pools, and a squash court

Leisure Facilities

Blue Waters Hotel offers both an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor rooftop swimming pool with ocean views. Guests can play a game on the squash court or relax in the sauna. The rooftop bar serves drinks during sunset, and the hotel provides on-site bike and water sports rentals for active guests.

Rooms and Accommodation

Spacious rooms and suites at Blue Waters Hotel feature furnished balconies, with most offering views of the Indian Ocean. Each room is equipped with an LCD TV, air conditioning, a work desk, and coffee-and-tea-making facilities. The retro-styled decor adds a distinctive character to the guest rooms.

Dining Options

The Versailles Restaurant provides buffet and á la carte service for lunch and dinner, featuring international cuisine and local specialties. Afternoon tea and cake are served in the Florida Lounge overlooking the ocean. A coffee house on site follows a traditional European coffee philosophy with high-quality brews.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Blue Waters Hotel sits opposite Durban's beachfront, within walking distance of Suncoast Casino and the Moses Mabhida Stadium. uShaka Marine World and Greyville Racecourse are both within 3 miles of the property. The Durban ICC is a 5-minute drive away, and King Shaka International Airport is 19 miles from the hotel.

Family and Business Services

Children have access to a playground and kids' outdoor play equipment, plus a kid-friendly buffet at meals. Corporate guests can use the business center and meeting/banquet facilities, and the hotel offers multiple venues for events like a Dinner Dance. Additional services include babysitting, currency exchange, and a tour desk.

  • Location: Opposite Durban beachfront, walking distance to Suncoast Casino and Moses Mabhida Stadium
  • Leisure: Indoor and outdoor rooftop pools, squash court, sauna, bike and water sports rentals
  • Dining: Versailles Restaurant buffet & à la carte, Florida Lounge afternoon tea, coffee house
  • Rooms: Spacious rooms with furnished balconies, ocean views, retro-styled decor
  • Family: Children's playground, outdoor play equipment, kid-friendly buffet, babysitting available
  • Business: Business center, meeting/banquet facilities, multiple event venues including Dinner Dance
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 with Pool View Free Pickup
  • 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 parking lot

Baggage 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

  • Snorkeling
  • 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 center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • 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 51 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.4 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 20.5 mi
🧳 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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175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4000
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