Blue Waters Hotel

4 stars
175 Snell Parade, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Durban, South Africa
8.3
Very good
based on 4209 reviews
4,209 reviews
Wed 24/9
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Thu 25/9
1 room, 2 guests
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Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
£35
King room
£63
Standard Room
£70
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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 4,209 verified guest reviews

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Wed 24/9
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King room
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£63
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1 king bed
£70
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Standard Room
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£70
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Executive room
1 twin bed
£75
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£92
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Deluxe room
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£35
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£37
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£43
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Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.
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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
4209 verified ratings
Wonderful
1762
Very good
747
Good
718
Okay
332
Fair
313
Mediocre
138
Poor
199

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.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
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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 World437 yd
  • North Beach0.7 mi
  • Kingsmead Cricket Ground0.8 mi
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium0.8 mi
  • Marine Parade Street0.9 mi
  • Durban International Convention Centre1 mi
  • South Beach1.1 mi
  • Golden Mile1.1 mi
  • Kings Park Stadium1.1 mi
  • Greyville Race Course1.3 mi
  • Durban Botanical Gardens1.7 mi
  • Natal Observatory1.8 mi

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.

Essential information about Blue Waters Hotel

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October
December
£66
£55
Cheapest month to stay with an average 48% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 150% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Blue Waters Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Blue Waters Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Blue Waters Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Blue Waters Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £48, while the most expensive was £48.
  • How long should you stay at Blue Waters Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.
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FAQs when booking at Blue Waters Hotel

  • Where is Blue Waters Hotel located?

    Blue Waters Hotel is located at 175 Snell Parade, 1.3 miles 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 5 miles from Durban Virginia. Blue Waters Hotel is 16.8 miles 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.

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8.5
1.3 mi
Durban King Shaka Intl
16.8 mi

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