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8.3

20,174 reviews

Blue Waters Hotel

Blue Waters Hotel

175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, Durban, 4056, South Africa

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Restaurant

Beachfront

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Sauna

Blue Waters Hotel

Blue Waters Hotel is a 4-star beachfront retreat in Durban, South Africa. Located at 175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, it sits about 1.3mi from the city center, giving quick access to both the shore and the town. Breakfast is on offer, and the property has amassed 20,240 reviews, signaling a long track record with travelers. Minimum price starts from $58 per night.

On-site perks include direct beach access and both indoor and outdoor pools (free), along with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and non-smoking rooms for comfy stays. The venue features a restaurant and a bar, plus terrace and balcony options that showcase landmark views. Practical touches like a 24-hour front desk, room service, and live music/performances add to the vibe, while families can enjoy a kid-friendly buffet, playground, and babysitting services (extra charges). Parking is available for an extra fee, with options for private parking or on-site parking, and meeting/banquet facilities are available (extra charges).

Whether strolling along Marine Parade, sunning on the beach chairs, or savoring a seaside sunset from the terrace, this Durban location blends coastal charm with convenient comforts. It’s a sunny gateway to city exploration, pairing seaside leisure with practical amenities for an easy, enjoyable stay.

Versailles, the on-site restaurant, serves International dishes in a space that blends traditional charm with a modern vibe, with a nearby bar for relaxed evenings. Tables open to terrace and balcony options that frame landmark views of the coast, turning meals into seaside moments. The evenings hum with live music and performances, adding a playful soundtrack to days along Marine Parade.

Two adults-only pools invite guests to choose between an indoor retreat and an outdoor rooftop infinity pool with heated water and spectacular views. Direct beach access puts sand between toes in moments, while kid-friendly touches—buffet options for the little ones, a playground, and babysitting services (extra charges)—keep families smiling. For a quick break or a longer stay, there’s a laid-back coastal rhythm that suits sun-worshippers and explorers alike.

Practical perks include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and non-smoking rooms, plus a 24-hour front desk and room service for round-the-clock convenience. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for events (extra charges), and parking is offered for an extra fee with options for private or on-site parking. Payment is card-only, with Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and American Express accepted—cash simply isn’t an option.

Closest airports

Virginia Aerodrome

5mi

King Shaka International Airport

16.5mi

Pieter Maritzburg

40.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Beachfront

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Landmark view

Elevator

Racquetball

Playground

Garden

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

Deluxe King or Twin Room - North Sea Facing in Blue Waters Hotel

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Deluxe Room, Double or 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

365 sqft

Landmark view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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More details

This air-conditioned room features large windows and a balcony with a sea view. It contains a seating area, flat-screen TV, a fridge and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The bathroom has a shower and toilet. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child under the age of 2 years in a cot. Please note that extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type. This room does have an option to interlead into a Deluxe King or Twin Room - Front Sea Facing. For this option, please book both room types and let us know it is to be allocated as interleading rooms.

Deluxe Family Room - Disability Access - North Sea Facing in Blue Waters Hotel

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Deluxe Room, Sea View, Mobility Accessible

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

4 Twin Beds

570 sqft

Landmark view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

+

More details

This room features a balcony with city and sea views and is equipped with paraplegic facilities. It contains two bedrooms, a seating area, flat-screen TV, a fridge and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The bathroom is equipped with a toilet, a roll in shower and rails along the walls. 1 extra bed may be added for a child under 15 years or 1 cot can be added for an infant under 2 years. Please see hotel policies for extra child charges.

Deluxe Family Room - North Sea Facing in Blue Waters Hotel

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Deluxe Room, Sea View

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

4 Twin Beds

570 sqft

Landmark view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

+

More details

This air-conditioned room features a balcony with city and sea views. It contains two bedrooms, a seating area, flat-screen TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The bathroom has a shower and toilet. 1 extra bed may be added for a child under 15 years or 1 cot can be added for an infant under 2 years. Please see hotel policies for extra child charges.

Deluxe Quadruple Room - Front Sea Facing in Blue Waters Hotel

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Deluxe Room, 4 Twin Beds, Sea View

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

4 Twin Beds

390 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

x3

+

x3

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DELUXE FRONT SEA FACING QUAD ROOM is 377 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

375 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

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DELUXE TWIN SEA FACING is 377 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Deluxe Room, King Bed, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

x4

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x3

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DELUXE KING ROOM - SEA FACING is 484 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing in Blue Waters Hotel

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Deluxe Room, King Bed

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

+

x3

More details

Deluxe King Bed

Deluxe Executive Family Suite - Front Sea Facing in Blue Waters Hotel

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Executive Suite, Sea View

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

4 Twin Beds

730 sqft

Landmark view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

x4

+

x3

More details

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Deluxe Room, Queen Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

More details

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

Wheelchair accessible

x10

+

x6

More details

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Deluxe Room, Mobility Accessible

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

x8

+

x5

More details

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Deluxe Room, Double or 2 Twin Beds

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

Guest reviews

8.3

20,174 reviews

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Value for money

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Breakfast

Points of Interest Around Blue Waters Hotel

Attractions

Durban Golden Mile

0.7mi

Moses Mabhida Stadium

0.9mi

Kwa Muhle Museum

1.1mi

Durban City Hall

1.2mi

Durban Playhouse Company

1.5mi

Durban Indian Quarter

1.5mi

Juma Mosque (Juma Masjid)

1.6mi

Victoria Street Market

1.7mi

Durban Botanic Gardens

1.9mi

Ushaka Marine World

2mi

Umgeni River Bird Park

2.4mi

Phansi Museum

3.6mi

Valley of a Thousand Hills

19.1mi

Restaurants

Versailles

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Infinity
  • Rooftop
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Infinity
  • Rooftop
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Blue Waters Hotel

Restaurant

Beachfront

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Landmark view

Elevator

Racquetball

Playground

Garden

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Blue Waters Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property