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 stars
Blue Waters Hotel
175 Snell Parade, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Durban, South Africa
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Overview
Family-friendly beachfront hotel near Durban Beach 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.
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Amenities at Blue Waters Hotel
- Snorkelling
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
General
- Window
- 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
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
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by lift
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
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
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Fitness
- Squash
Reviews of Blue Waters Hotel
8.3
Very good
4048 verified ratings
Wonderful
1690
Very good
711
Good
702
Okay
322
Fair
306
Mediocre
132
Poor
185
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Overall, guests appreciated the excellent service, convenient location, and the amazing breakfast options at the hotel. However, there were significant concerns regarding cleanliness, particularly with reports of cockroaches and unpleasant odors in the rooms. Additionally, the amenities, including air conditioning and water pressure, need improvement. Guests also noted accessibility issues, especially for those with heavy luggage or elderly individuals.AI-generated from customer reviews
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8.3 out of 10
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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
Pros (+) Proximity to the beach Ease of check-in/check-out
Cons (-) Inability to have iron & ironing board; forced to use hotel valet
Pros (+) Location was good for day activities only
Cons (-) First impression was the condition of the building, very outdated, very inconvenient ascent of stair from parking lot with all the luggage. Internet never worked in room, even after getting vouchers from staff. Bathroom had moss on floors and outside furniture was disgusting. The breakfast room staff kicked us out when requesting a cup of juice 30 mim before opening due to an early tour we had. Ov...
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Location
175 Snell Parade, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
What's nearby
- Battery Beach134 m
- Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World400 m
- Mini Town0.5 km
- North Beach1.1 km
- Sahara Stadium Kingsmead1.4 km
- Dairy Beach1.5 km
- Exhibition Centre1.7 km
- South Beach1.7 km
- Kwa Muhle Museum1.7 km
- Workshop Mall2 km
- Greyville Race Course2.1 km
- Old Courthouse Museum2.2 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Blue Waters Hotel
Low season | September |
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High season | September |
Average price (weeknight) | $118 |
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Value for money | 8.5 |
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Distance to city centre | 2.0 km |
Nearest airport | Durban King Shaka Intl |
Distance to airport | 27.1 km |