The Blue Waters Hotel

Hotels
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Independent
8 (106 reviews)
175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001 , Durban , ZA
27-31-3277000

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Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
No specific sentiment mentioned; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.11
Good friendly staff.
Location
8.15
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.13
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.09
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.11
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:30

Property Description

Welcome to The Blue Waters Hotel, where luxury meets the stunning beauty of Durban's beachfront!

Recreational Delights: Dive into our outdoor and indoor pools or unwind in the sauna, offering endless relaxation options for all our guests.

Culinary Experience: Savor exquisite dishes with an ocean view at the Versailles Restaurant or indulge in room service for those cozy nights in while sipping your favorite drink at our stylish bar/lounge.

Business & Comfort: With 2,500 square feet of event space and modern amenities, we cater to both leisure and business travelers. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, and convenient services, ensuring your stay is seamless and enjoyable.

Don't miss your chance to experience the best of Durban – book your stay at The Blue Waters Hotel today!

Important information:

  • 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DUR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 106 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 8.11
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
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michelle • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Fareed • solo_traveller • za
10
Durban's Best Hotel
Pros:

The staff are very pleasant and helpful. The staff at breakfast are simply the best!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
C
chris • couple • za
1
Never again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noise till 3 in the morning. Believe it was cleaning staff.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Tshekela • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

Everything...

Cons:

No spoons were available in the room for coffee.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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michelle • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
R
Refentse • solo_traveller • za
10
Happy stay
Pros:

The space of the room and the cleaness

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
D
Dladla • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
D
Druscilla • extended_group • za
4
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
A
Anathi • extended_group • za
10
Good
Pros:

Enough Breakfast was available

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lipho • couple • za
9
Pros:

Room and breakfast was great.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sekoati • solo_traveller • ls
8
Pros:

The breakfast was really good and the rooms were clean. The staff is really friendly and always willing to help.

Cons:

The indoor pool was not heated and the outdoor pool was under maintenance, and we were not informed beforehand.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
M
Mrwetyana • couple • za
10
It was according to our expectations
Pros:

Meals & Services

Cons:

Expand parking space

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Zanele Isabel • extended_group • za
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Good Breakfast. Beautiful Views. Great Staff. Spacious Room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
Makgati • family_with_children • za
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • za
1
Do better
Pros:

Just the partial view

Cons:

Everything was not at all nice.was extremely disappointed .from the television to the toilet to the breakfast. That was definitely not an upgrade which url claimed to have given me

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Palesa • family_with_children • za
8
It was a bliss
Pros:

The pool

Cons:

It was full and breakfast had a lot of traffic. I also didn’t receive my extra bed.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
N
Nyathi • couple • za
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Thalente • couple • za
1
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Wander58934118264 • Business
10
Therapeutic
Pros:

Clean, polite staff, calm environment, spectacular views 👌, perfect location easy access to shops, the beach and the driveways.

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
B
Bongo • solo_traveller • za
1
Very old Rooms
Pros:

Friendly waiters,cleaners,potters
White bedding
Breakfast

Cons:

Building is old
Corridors are old
Rooms are old
Furniture in the room is old and unappeling brown old fake leather base,fake leather head, old waredropes,tiles,toilet desk,lamps
Reception is old with cringy decoration

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee