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4.5 out of 5

"Location is excellent, close to sun coast entertainment and casino . Beach is very close and assessable. Felt safe there. " More

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Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe (Deluxe Sea-facing Triple Sleeper)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Blue Waters Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Durban Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available.

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Versailles Restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna, a playground and racquetball/squash
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Durban Beach and a 4-minute drive from uShaka Marine World
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

The Blue Waters Hotel ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Blue Waters Hotel

Everyone (3) Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Location is excellent, close to sun coast entertainment and casino . Beach is very close and assessable. Felt safe there.

Posted by on 1 Aug 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Aug 2023 by Ryan Coppin

Dear Rabia,Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to our Hotel.We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back with us soon.

5 out of 5
Great hotel located on the promenade with views out to sea. It is near the casino with a choice of restaurants if you don't want dinner at the hotel. It was a buffet with good choice although we didn't partake.

Posted by on 6 Feb 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Feb 2019 by Kirsten Anthony

Dear Valued Guest. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback regarding your stay. We are thrilled to hear that you had a lovely stay with us. We look forward to your return stay with us. Yours in Hospitality, Kirsten Anthony, Guest Services.

5 out of 5

Pleasant hotel overlooking beach

Pros: Staff and meals.
Cons: Pool could be separated from functional areas.
Location: Ideal location for beach and sea front walks. Need to take care for personal safety in streets nearby away from seafront.
Turned out better than I expected and excellent for a three star hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful, willing to go the extra mile at all times. It was a pleasure to stay. The weekend congress was a great success.

Posted by , from Cambridge UK on 24 Oct 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Oct 2017 by Monique

Dear Charles, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback. We appreciate all guest comments. We are looking for forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Yours in Hospitality, Monique Hattingh, Front Office Manager

3 out of 5

Gute Lage unmittelbar an Strandpromenade

Pros: Gute Lage
Gute Lage unmittelbar an Strandpromenade. Saubere und zwecksmässige Zimmer, freundliches Personal. Preis Leistungsverhältnis stimmt.

Posted by , from G. on 1 Nov 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Nov 2016 by Lindie Lotriet

Sehr geehrter Gast, Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit, uns ein Feedback zu Ihrem Aufenthalt zu bieten. Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt genossen. Wir freuen uns auf Sie zurück zu Blue Waters Hotel wieder in der nahen Zukunft begrüßen zu dürfen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen in Gastfreundschaft, Lindie Lotriet, Guest Services Manager

Property Features

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 centre and 10 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (232 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Blue Waters Hotel offers 262 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Versailles Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Blue Dolphin Bar – This cocktail bar is located on the beach.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Playground on site
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

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.

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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 all accommodation.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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 organisation.

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