Blue Waters Hotel

4 stars
175 Snell Parade, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Durban, South Africa
8.3
Very good
based on 4251 reviews
4,251 reviews
Tue 11/11
-
Wed 12/11
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$85
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
$85
King room
$152
Standard Room
$169
34 more Blue Waters Hotel deals
34 more Blue Waters Hotel deals
Overview
Prices
Amenities
Reviews
Location
Tips & FAQs
Nearby stays

Overview

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a sauna and a playground. The Blue Waters Hotel offers 262 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. 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.
8.3
Very good rating
Based on 4,251 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Blue Waters Hotel

Tue 11/11
Wed 12/11
Executive room
1 twin bed
$180
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$185
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$221
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
$152
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$169
nightly with fees
Double room
1 twin bed
$251
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
$85
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$89
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$103
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
$169
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Blue Waters Hotel

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Landmark view
  • Storage available
  • Quiet street view
  • Beachfront
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor
  • City view

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining table

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with a view
  • Rooftop pool
  • Sauna

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Casino
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Snorkelling
  • Beauty salon
  • Night club

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Playground

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Fitness

  • Squash

Reviews of Blue Waters Hotel

8.3
Very good
4251 verified ratings
Wonderful
1781
Very good
750
Good
726
Okay
334
Fair
316
Mediocre
139
Poor
205

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and friendly staff, but many expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness and service issues, including unwelcoming receptionists and maintenance problems. Overall, while some enjoyed their stay, others felt it fell short of expectations due to these concerns.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Sort by:Most recent

Show reviews that mention

Filters

All filters

Filters

Review rating
Traveller type
Time of year

Score by provider

All reviews

9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2018
Pros (+) Breakfast and staff was amazing. Will stay again when I visit SA if the cockroaches are not there
Cons (-) Only thing that was not pleasant was the tiny cockroaches all over the bathroom and coffee area.
4.8
Mediocre
khali, Feb 2018
Pros (+) I liked how the front desk staff tried to manage the terrible situation
Cons (-) Room service food was very bad, it looked and tasted like left overs. Breakfast was worse
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2016
Pros (+) Proximity to the beach Ease of check-in/check-out
Cons (-) Inability to have iron & ironing board; forced to use hotel valet

Location

175 Snell Parade, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World400 m
  • North Beach1.1 km
  • Kingsmead Cricket Ground1.3 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium1.4 km
  • Marine Parade Street1.4 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre1.6 km
  • South Beach1.7 km
  • Golden Mile1.7 km
  • Kings Park Stadium1.8 km
  • Greyville Race Course2.1 km
  • Durban Botanical Gardens2.7 km
  • Natal Observatory2.9 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

When to book a room at Blue Waters Hotel

Price per night. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
Average nightly price per month
Average nightly price

FAQs when booking at Blue Waters Hotel

  • Where is Blue Waters Hotel located?

    Blue Waters Hotel is located at 175 Snell Parade, 2 km from the centre of Durban. Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World is the closest landmark to Blue Waters Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Blue Waters Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Blue Waters Hotel.

  • Does Blue Waters Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Blue Waters Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Blue Waters Hotel from the airport?

    Blue Waters Hotel is 8.1 km from Durban Virginia. Blue Waters Hotel is 27.1 km from Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • Does Blue Waters Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Blue Waters Hotel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Blue Waters Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Blue Waters Hotel in Durban and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Blue Waters Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Blue Waters Hotel.

Nearby hotels and places to stay

Closest

See more nearby stays
4-star hotel
Belaire Suites Hotel9.1 Excellent (3,602 reviews)0.19 kmOutdoor pool, beachfront, Restaurant$117+
5-star hotel
Suncoast Hotel & Towers8.1 Excellent (786 reviews)0.36 kmOutdoor pool, beachfront, Spa and wellness centre$208+
3-star hotel
17% cheaperOceanic Blue Tiah8.2 Excellent (321 reviews)0.41 km$98+
3-star hotel
45% cheaperPavilion Hotel Durban7.8 Good (2,148 reviews)1.1 kmBeachfront, Restaurant, Bar/Lounge$65+

Cheapest

See cheapest stays in Durban
3-star hotel
50% cheaper
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
1.68 kmFlat-screen TV, Free toiletries$59+
3-star hotel
45% cheaperPavilion Hotel Durban7.8 Good (2,148 reviews)1.1 kmBeachfront, Restaurant, Bar/Lounge$65+
3-star hotel
32% cheaperParade Hotel8.2 Excellent (2,962 reviews)1.41 kmBeachfront, Bar/Lounge, Free Wi-Fi$80+
3-star hotel
18% cheaper
Onomo Hotel Durban
8.1 Excellent (2,068 reviews)1.12 kmOutdoor pool, beachfront, Fitness centre$96+

Most recommended

See most recommended stays in Durban
4-star hotel
Belaire Suites Hotel9.1 Excellent (3,602 reviews)0.19 kmOutdoor pool, beachfront, Restaurant$117+
4-star hotel
The Edward
8.8 Excellent (683 reviews)1.63 kmSnorkelling, Outdoor pool, beachfront$135+
3-star hotel
Garden Court Marine Parade8.4 Excellent (94 reviews)1.55 kmIndoor pool, beachfront, Spa and wellness centre$159+
5-star hotel
Hilton Durban8.3 Excellent (1,738 reviews)1.57 kmRestaurant, Bar/Lounge, Room service$156+

Good to know

Value for money

Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.5
2.0 km
Durban King Shaka Intl
27.1 km

Everything you need to know for your stay in Durban

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car hires and package deals with KAYAK.