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Reviews of Blue Waters Hotel 4 stars

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

#29 of 85 hotels in Durban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 19146 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The beach. We had to go down the road to enjoy swimming in an environment that felt safe. The beach at Blue Waters is now full of "ämaPhara"/Nyaope addicts, who look like they can rob you at any time. The Ethekwini municipality needs to do better.

    Had a great time at Blue Waters Hotel. My kids especially enjoyed the Lindt chocolate treat that they got every night. Breakfast was great. The family rooms are beautiful. Thank you Blue Waters for a memorable vacation. See you again soon.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room - North Sea Facing
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few toilet paper in family room

    Superb breakfast even for vegetarian 👌

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Returning guest
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift from parking lot

    Sea view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Accommodative and the staff was humble. The know how to treat the customers with respect.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Wow 👌🏼 I liked everything,

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    A place to be visited regularly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I mainly liked the proximity to the sea and the food court at the casino. The breakfast was a real feast fit for royalty. The surrounding gave assurance of safety. The view gives a coastal serenity of the sea and Mabhida stadium gives a perfect flare.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - North Sea Facing
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The front desk staff are not very helpful . The lack of parking is frustrating as it results in parking on the street which is not great.

    The location is great .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was poor quality.There were cockroaches in the room.

    Breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room - North Sea Facing
    • Stayed 6 nights

    High cost of under-cover parking, with bays standing empty.

    Breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Worth to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room security system, it gave us a bit of trouble on our arrival

    View, pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - North Sea Facing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price was too high.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    One of my best holidays so far!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room - North Sea Facing
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no sink to wash the cups that we had used.

    The overall experience was awesome. My sisters and I had a good time.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    I love Blue Water Hotel.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The fact that they don't serve a takeaway coffee and a croissant or muffin if you have an early meeting and you are not able to have breakfast very early. I visit a lot of hotels where they just put an urn and few savories for guest who go for early meetings and don't have the luxury of sitting down to enjoy breakfast. It was a let down for me especially for your establishment. Durban is very humid and it would be helpful to have a flat sheet as well especially during summer/ autumn and spring months.

    The room was clean and sea facing. The check in and check out process were seamless and the staff was very friendly. I liked the cake and the juice at reception, its thoughtful as sometimes you arrive at a hotel tired and hungry.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Our stay was superb.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 1 night

    Confusion on breakfast, had to pay extra because there was an error during booking. Admin captured one person instead of two. Rooftop pool was not clean, there was sand in the pool.

    Beach front view was amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We asked for queen bed however got two single beds. No answer or response from housekeeping.

    Friendly staff, breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    it was great and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room - North Sea Facing
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only problem was the noise from other rooms. we had to call the reception.

    Rooms and view are Good. Breakfast was exceptionally good. Out of this world. I will recommend the hotel to others.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Excellent will come back. Loved the views and food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was water leak from the fridge the staff took time to mop the water. It could have helped if there was a mop on the room.

    The breakfast was scrumptious

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check in process was very long, stood in a very long queue at check in and check out.

    We often visit Blue waters and we love the place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed(two single beds combined to make a double bed

    Swimming pool and Food

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - South Facing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was not 100% clean, especially the bath tub & some off smell...

    The room & the pool. The breakfast was delicious with excellent service 👐❤

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we had breakfast and wanted a cappuccino we were told the machine was already cleaned it was only 5 mins after breakfast finished

    Yea

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    An experience of a lifetime
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King or Twin Room - North Sea Facing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool that closes at 10pm

    The buffet breakfast was extremely superb, variety at its best. The location perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room - Front Sea Facing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a little upgrade

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

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