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The Blue Waters Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Beach/ocean view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea 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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The current price is 1.639.572 ₫
1.885.516 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Deluxe | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe, Sea Facing View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Renovated in 2013
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe (Deluxe Sea-facing Triple Sleeper)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

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

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

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

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suncoast Casino - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circus Circus - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Vigour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Jiran - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lupa Osteria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Blue Waters Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel remodelled 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 such as 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 sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A lift, laundry services and tour/ticket information
  • 10 meeting rooms, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 262 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and childcare services

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (2,500 square foot 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 18 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoke-free property

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

More

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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

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 15 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Waters Hotel on 14 Oct 2025 start from 1.639.572 ₫, 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?

Checkout 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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