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Deluxe (Deluxe Sea-facing 4 Sleeper (Universal))
Room with view
38 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Deluxe Quadruple Room (North Sea Facing)
Room with view
36 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Quadruple Room – Sea Facing
Room with view
36 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe (Deluxe North Sea-facing King)
Room with view
34 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe, Sea Facing View
Room with view
34 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Family Room – North Sea Facing
Room with view
38 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe (Deluxe Sea Facing King)
Room with view
34 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe
Room with view
25 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe, Sea View (Deluxe Executive Family Suite)
Room with view
68 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel on the beach, near Durban Beach

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

With a stay at The Blue Waters Hotel in Durban (Durban Beachfront), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Durban Beach and within a 5-minute drive of uShaka Marine World. This upscale hotel is 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Battery Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 262 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Grab a bite to eat at the Versailles Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Durban? This hotel has 2500 square feet (232 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 262
  • Number of floors - 18
  • Number of buildings/towers - 0
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1972
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2500
  • Conference space size (meters) - 232
  • Number of meeting rooms - 10
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Banquet hall
  • Fully fenced
  • Garage
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Secured bicycle storage

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 50
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

Versailles Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Blue Dolphin Bar - This cocktail bar is located on the beach.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 275.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Up to 1 extra bed is available only for guests under 15 years old.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Parking height restrictions apply

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 80 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 80 (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 95 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 275.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Blue Waters Durban
  • Blue Waters Hotel
  • Blue Waters Hotel Durban
  • Hotel Blue Waters
  • The Blue Waters Hotel Hotel
  • The Blue Waters Hotel Durban
  • The Blue Waters Hotel Hotel Durban

We should mention

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.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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