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The Blue Waters Hotel

★★★★ 175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, Durban, ZA

8 guest rating· 106 reviews

About this hotel

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!

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Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing

Sleeps 4 · 36 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>387-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe Twin Room – Sea Facing

Sleeps 3 · 34 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>366-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing

Sleeps 4 · 38 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>409-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe King – North Sea Facing

Sleeps 3 · 34 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>365-sq-foot room, balcony with partial ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking, renovated in December 2013</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe King Room – South Facing

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>269 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe King Room – Sea Facing

Sleeps 3 · 34 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>366-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Sea Facing

Sleeps 4 · 68 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>732-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe Family Room – Disability Access

Sleeps 4 · 38 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Low-height desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>409-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)

Sleeps 4 · 36 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>388-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Conference space
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Sauna
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Golfing nearby
  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Concierge service
  • Conference center
  • Elevator
  • Fully fenced
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Luggage storage
  • Marina nearby
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Playground on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to anytime
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8106 reviews

+ Friendly staff
Cleanliness7.1
Service8.1
Location8.2
Room Quality8.1
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.1

Guest review

9.0

Everything...

− No spoons were available in the room for coffee.

Tshekela · ZA · 2026-07-25

Good

10.0

Enough Breakfast was available

− Nothing

Anathi · ZA · 2026-07-25

Guest review

9.0

Room and breakfast was great.

− N/A

Lipho · ZA · 2026-07-25

Guest review

8.0

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

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

Sekoati · LS · 2026-07-25

Durban's Best Hotel

10.0

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

Fareed · ZA · 2026-07-25

Good to know

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.

›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

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Pets

Service animals are allowed