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Blue Waters Hotel

3.0 of 5
175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4056, Durban 4001, South Africa
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Cape town
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

I have stayed at the Blue Waters before and will again in future. An older 3 *** hotel and hey, you get what you pay for ! Breakfasts good and even tried the buffet dinner and this was quite accepable

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Naivasha, Kenya
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I stayed at Blue Waters Hotel on my own with the sole purpose of running the Comrades marathon. I stayed in one of the bigger rooms which really was comfortable, excellent shower and comfortable bed. However I seemed to have a "furniture mover" on the floor above me for the four nights I stayed there this really was bothersome! The... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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5 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

After a long day leaving Portz Eliizabeth and arriving to Durban at night we took a taxi because hotel didn't offer airport service (we wanted to pay but still not available) We arrived to the hotel at 23:00 and the front desk did not help us at all, he dont find our booking, there is computer waiting and more terrible... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Stayed 5 nights, booked via Expedia. We had a corner room, great view, but no wifi, even after paying for the very expensive and very slow wifi. Constant hang ups and disconnects and having to retry all the time chewed up our allowance, having to repurchase time and time again. Moden travel relies on WWW so this was a very... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed 7 nights and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this establishment. Especially the food offering was of high quality - from room service to breakfast and the great value pizzas in the bar. For the excellent rate, I can recommend it time and again and will certainly be back next year.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We stayed at the Blue Waters hotel the past 3 days. The location is perfect, the view is fantastic! The newly upgraded beachfront and promenade( courtesy of 2010 Soccer Worldcup) makes Durban a great holiday destination.The Blue Waters is just across the street from the beach and promenade. The reservation was done through Agoda (yes, there was a glitch), but... More

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Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We have stayed at the blue water many times and my last experience was one of a total disaster. They were in the process of renovating but my issue has nothing to do with the renovations. After a stunning cruise out into the Indian ocean we arrived at the blue waters hotel to check in. we were sent to our... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

The location of this hotel is very good. Across the road from the beach and the lovely promenade that goes along the whole Durban beachfront. The room was ok - not bad, but not exceptional. It was clean with good toiletries, a Lindt chocolate on the bed and tea/coffee making facilities. We were on the 12th floor so the view... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I don't normally write reviews, but felt compelled to in this case to warn people against staying at this hotel. I made the mistake of leaving my phone charging in my room and came back to find both the charger and phone gone. I then went down every morning and night to speak to many different duty managers about their... More

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Kampala, Uganda
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Blue waters hotel in Durban is situated in a convenient, easy to access but also close to destination sites of the city center. The hotel itself is an aging facility which is undergoing cumulative improvements. The price for the service is way high given WiFi is paid for separately and only accessible on ground and second floors. Breakfast is great... More

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Also Known As:
Blue Waters Hotel Durban
Blue Waters Durban
Address: 175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4056, Durban 4001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Durban
Amenities:
Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #20 of 40 hotels in Durban
Price range (per night): $65 - $250
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Blue Waters Hotel is a Three Star Beach front Hotel located on Durban’s famous Golden Mile in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Blue Waters Hotel specializes in offering the best Accommodation at Affordable rates to corporate business, honeymooners, sports teams, groups and holiday makers alike. We also specialize in Hosting unforgettable Wedding Receptions. We have a number of Wedding Venues to choose from depending on the size of the Function required. The Hotel offers Business Conference and Function Facilities for Small to Large Events. ... more   less 
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