The Blue Waters Hotel

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

24

November 2025

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

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views

The Blue Waters Hotel welcomes guests with soothing wave sounds and ocean vistas. It offers two pools and direct beach access for sun-seekers, while the sauna provides deeper relaxation. The on-site Versailles Restaurant serves satisfying meals all day.

Very good

Popular amenities

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

￥10,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2022

2 bedrooms

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

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

Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2022

2 bedrooms

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2022

2 bedrooms

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

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2022

2 bedrooms

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

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

Good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

34 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

Good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

34 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room – South Facing

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe King – North Sea Facing

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2022

Renovated in 2013

34 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

4001, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 175 Snell Parade

What's nearby

Golden Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Durban Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Moses Mabhida Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Durban Beach

At The Blue Waters Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Versailles Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
Tour/ticket assistance, laundry services, and an elevator
A front-desk safe, secured bicycle storage, and wedding services
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 262 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
50-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and childcare services

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Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

￥10,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

Blue Dolphin Bar
Versailles Restaurant

Things to do

Bicycle storage
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Playground
Racquetball/squash
Sauna

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

10 meeting rooms
Business center
Conference center (2,500 square feet of space)

Outdoors

Garden
On the beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Terrace

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

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18 floors
Art Deco architecture
Banquet hall
Built in 1972
Renovated entire property - July 2022
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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.

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

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Parking height restrictions apply

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Waters Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

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

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Waters Hotel on Nov 24, 2025 start from ￥9,423, 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.

Is The Blue Waters Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Blue Waters Hotel?

Self parking is available for ZAR 95 per night. Limited spots are available.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Blue Waters Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of ZAR 80 per person applies.

Where is The Blue Waters Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Durban Beachfront hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Golden Mile and Durban Beach. Battery Beach and Blue Lagoon are also within 5 minutes.

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