Carpendale Park
Carpendale Park, eThekwini Ward 26, Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa- Park
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Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in spacious rooms and suites with modern amenities, LCD TVs, and stunning ocean views from furnished balconies.
Gourmet Dining
Savor delectable buffet and à la carte options at the Versailles Restaurant or enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea with ocean views at the Florida Lounge.
Premium Leisure Facilities
Unwind with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, squash court, and a rooftop bar offering breathtaking sunset views.
Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Blue Waters Hotel. Book now to enjoy a memorable stay in Durban's vibrant North Beach area.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
With View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
32 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
53 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
53 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
34 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
34 sqm
With View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
68 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Location
All good
Swimming Pool,Clean and near to many things
None
Complimentary breakfast
Restocking of coffee, bath amenities and towels were not adequate and we needed to remind it to be restocked.
Everything
Everything, the waiters are very generous and kind
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The property is too neat & the staff is very friendly
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Almost everything from the welcoming guys (security officers) , to the guy in the reception. The warm welcome during the check-in . The room was sparkling clean with the needed items ( fridge , microwave, tea service, smart TV in both bedrooms. The breakfast was delicious 😋.. all facilities were of top notch.
I've like everything about the stay at Blue Waters.
Everything about the place. The staff very friendly, Tyron was exceptionally good, went ober and above to make sure that i was checked in smoothly. He was really good and thanks alot. Everything about the place was great, breakfast the waiter Siya was so friendly and helped us alot. You guys made our stay very nice. Definitely coming back. .
The rooms don't have cutlery and dishes to use of you want to warm your food. Called room service and they said they provide such. Can we have these in the rooms. Thank you
Everything about Blue Waters Hotel.
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Keep the good standards
Environment and friendly staff
Everything
Nothing at all
Toilet seat too close to the basin as i wondered how bigger navigates that space
Location Breakfast
Everything
Everything
Food and service was exceptional ❤️❤️
Nothing at all
Cleanliness and the staff at reception very user-friendly and welcoming
Nothing
Everything ..wish to come back again
Open shower
There was no much of a variety of food for the buffet and for breakfast. The Hotel was overbooked, so the dining area was so full that there was not sitting and you had to wait for a while for us to be attended to. While sitting and still eating the waiters rudely removed our plates and told us that its almost closing time. We couldn't have a decent night sleep as our neighbors were busy partying with loud talking, drinking and playing music. At the same time moving of furniture at the early hours of the morning and that is definitely not on. People had to wait for a very long time for lift, eventually we used the stairs. The toilet had a terrible stench. For my 1st stay because the over-rating of this hotel, it was a horrible experience.
Rooms don't have small carpet on the floor when you jump off the bed
Noise at night
It was close to the beach and easy to access everything. The breakfast was good with a lot of variety of food.
The hotel needs an upgrade in the bedrooms.
Everything
Nothing
Booking. Com advertises a lot of things that the hotel does have which is a very 😡 upsetting. I will never book again had a spoilt birthday experience and my children were very disappointed about the pools being heated which was a lie
The breakfast
The hotels are cleaned late
Clean and their service
Nothing
The stuff was welcoming and very helpful
None
The location, size of the room, and views.
Parking space was rather narrow, but that wasn't actually the issue. The real issue was room service not delivering on my request. It would've been better if they'd refused my order at the time. At least then I would've understood. The room above us was also making a noise at midnight. A stay that left my partner and I wanting.
Gute Strandlage und freundliches Personal
Teilweise nicht zu 100% sauber, Pools nicht sehr ansprechend von der Lage (Innenpool)
The beachfront area was amazing and so was the sea view
The balcony door lock was broken, but was later fixed. The box that holds the tea, coffee, sugar was old and moldy . Kettle was dirty, so had to request for a clean one.
The Cleaniness
There was noise coming from upstairs not sure what was happening the prices are now ridiculously high, the food is fair, I didnt enjoy the omelet
Courtesy refreshments, great service
You furniture in the rooms was too short, even the bed
I liked everything, the kids really enjoyed the ice cream
Well everything was perfect.
Stuff
Toilets and showers
Buffet breakfast
Staff very professional
The food was only nice when we had buffet.
Professionalism
None
I like almost everything but you should bring buffet for saper
Buffet for supper
Everything from the welcome slush to the breakfast!
Nothing
The lobby, reception, restaurant and pools looks nice. The people working there are also nice
The sheets in my room when I checked in has dried blood on them, had to call and ask for to be changed.
I like that room had a little privacy , our kids had a little corner there with their beds .traveling made better
They only made my bed and didnt clean the room , toilet,,it was just too dirty and had this little smell i couldn't understand,,i thought they were still coming back to clean lol whem I got back at night it was still the same ,, i really didnt have energy to complain. they didn't even replenish the toiletries lucky i had come prepared, i dont even want to mention getting iron they expected me to go and fetch the iron reception that was their lowest,..it was really bad shame,, ive been changing hotels i can definitely say I won't be booking anything from beachfront .pity I dint take pictures of the date sink and all that mess mxm. The only thing I liked from the food its waffles lol ,, dont even wann talk about the scones I've never seen something like that they could better
Neatly noth
Nothing very good
Their food buffet 😋 😍 👌👌👌
House keeping comes very late
Beach is within a few meters away
Paying extra for parking
Breakfast was excellent. Please do service your lifts sometimes had to take steps. Can you offer iron for each room to avoid waiting time for someone to finish
Please fix your lifts
Great breakfast and staff very nice and super helpful during breakfast. Good coffee! Room has a microwave and fridge. Aircon in room. Balcony with beautiful sea view. Check in was easy and quick. Room service was good and delivered food within 30minutes. Iron and ironing board available in the room.
Pillows were either too hard or too soft. Duvet isnt a real duvet, more like two sheets and a bedspread. There was a staff entrance and working area next to my room and it was very noisy. No seating area in lobby.
Everything
None
I like each and everything Great staff good service
Breakfast was delicious
The beacon was dry
Amei tudo, a piscina com aquecer. O pequeno almoço super top. Os welcome drinks que o hotel oferece na recepção na chegada 😍
Do pequeno almoço
Location and food
My room at first but we changed to another room
Everything about it. The stuff is friendly and the food is delicious
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The hygiene is perfect Buffet was perfect Staff was friendly The view 10/10
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Breakfast
It’s dated, not clean and no hot water for showering
Convenience
Corner position
Everything
None
The pool area, the amazing staff, the catering,the views.
The room was a bit stuffy, but it’s understandable because the windows are situated on the corridors and not the other end where they can get air in. Overall the hotel is lovely!
Breakfast was great the beach view was awesome
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Everything I expected was exceptional from Breakfast, Views, Bedding, Room set up
I did not like the paying part of parking
The hotel is beautiful with perfect amenities, close to all of the activities you want to do in Durban.
There's no lift from the parking to reception.
Very friendly
The service by thr reception and dining hall for breakfast
Service of the securities
The location was central to everything
Sauna wasn't working
Good staff and breakfast. The room was clean and beds were comfortable. The room had a nice ocean/stadium view.
Property seems dated and the bathrooms require a refresh - there are also no extractor fans so the bathroom stays humid for a long time.
The sauna not working was a real low for me and how staff handled the booking. Room was nice and clean just put more blankets for each bed. The view was excellent and breakfast was great
The handling of Sauna by staff with other guest not instilling booking times and discipline without inconveniencing others
position of my room and breakfast
non
I enjoyed my short stay in the hotel
none
BREAKFAST
NO CARPETS IN THE ROOM
Room was very clean, the sea view, hot pools , we received lots of love from the staff all of them treated us with unconditional love , kindness and respect, the breakfast was overwhelmingly delicious
Pizza too much cooking oil
Excellent
Nothing
Everything, The stuff , the rooms
Staff was excellent
Parking was ful
The front sea facing room was perfect, the rooms were spacious and clean. I especially liked the kiddie's bedroom which was 2 single beds and their own TV. The bedding and towels were super clean, and the beds were comfy. The breakfast spread was amazing and had variety of options. Free popcorn, coffee and slush was a cherry on top, and a nice value add for guests. The staff was absolutely amazing; they always went above and beyond. The lady hostess who received us made sure we were always comfortable.
The bathroom shower glass is not looking good at all. It was cleaned but has permanent stain which i think it will require a chemical to remove or continuously use vinegar to clean.
The indoor pool ,breakfast and the balcony view was amazing also enjoyed the staff’s hospitality
No mats on the floors and also the card kept glitching so we couldn’t enter our rooms and had to go to reception most of the time
It is very clean and comfortable. Oh how can I forget the supervisor called Nonhle Finiza….she is very friendly, warm, welcoming and helpful.
The staff at the reception ddnt assist me when I was checking in with my suitcase up my room had to push that trolley by myself up.
Everything about the place
Everything The heated pools The service and friendliness The cleanliness The kid friendly hotel and kids freebies
I wouldn't fault them in anything.
Everything from the staff to my room everything was great
Its hospitality and and how they treat it’s guests
I liked being at the hotel, the stuff was friendly and kind. I also liked the breakfast; it was good and there were many choices. for sure I will visit again and will recommend to family and friends. Thank you for the service.
In my room there was no still water on the first day, I only got it after requesting on the following day.
Breakfast - really good, breakfast staff was actually quite good. Food was fresh and varied.Family friendly for sure. had coco pops and soft serve (ofcourse the full english breakfast and continental breakfast as well)
Receptionist wasn't friendly at all. We managed to get them to move us on the second day and asked for two beds instead of one, still got one bed.Book covered parking ahead if you need that, lifts were always full and busy and sometimes one would be getting fixed which didnt help.
The location of the hotel was at an excellent point
The breakfast was did not meet my expectations
breakfast was tasty, view was good
the shower flooded after a few minutes. toilet didnt flush properly, pigeons bathing in the sky pool, parking is small
The guest was in the room whilst we checked it
💯 Perfect
Nothing
Their service and breakfast is top-notch
How the receptionist tried to get us checked in before time since we our flight was very early appreciate it a lot..Like how private it was we had kids with us....the buffet breakfast very delicious 😋
Nothing to fault
The breakfast quality was exceptional. Loved the variety of food and service from staff is impeccable. Also excellent view. Oooh I'm definitely booking again for rest and just binge on Netflix all day.
The family room is abit squashed but we enjoyrd nonethe less.
The friendliness and hospitality of the staff. THANK YOU 😊
Nothing to complain
Excellent location . Very friendly and helpful staff . Rooms and dining facilities are very clean and well presented .
Everything
Your shower 🚿 no
The staff is very accommodating, place is clean and food is good
Clean
Love the breakfast buffet, save the bacon. The room was really descent, and the view could be better, though there isn't much the hotel can do about that. The staff was really great, especially when they noticed that I was getting frustrated with some minor admin issues during check inn, one of the staff members swiftly asked for permission to treat my son to complimentary snacks whilst I sort the admin out. This saved me the pressure of being a patient parent with a child that was excited to explore and didn't understand why I would need to spend more time at the reception instead of us exploring the place upon arrival.
Break fast
Sonar bad Lift not working properly I request baby cot but didn't get it Bed was not comfortable
Clean and so peacefully
I can’t complain
Everything was perfect. I enjoyed
Nothing
The space
Room service takes long
The room was big, great view of the sea and breakfast was lovely 😍
The only thing was the lack of variety of pastries at breakfast
Everything was on point
The running of the shower from the other room can be heard in the other room
Everything about the place
None
I have stayed at Blue Waters from a few years back. The service has always been excellent. I had to extend my stay, and the receptionist and the managers were extremely helpful, without an issue my stay was extended. A big thank you to them. Always appreciated. The staff are also very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is of high standard and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank You all for the great service.
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Cleanliness
8.8/10Generally praised as very clean and spotlessly maintained in multiple reviews (e.g., 'Very clean property', 'spotlessly clean'), with one comment noting the buffet line 'wasn’t exactly fresh'.
Service
8.5/10Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, warm and helpful (receptionists, cleaners, managers moved guests/issued refunds). Some service issues noted around breakfast removal and a problematic pre-arrival charge/link.
Location
8.8/10Excellent beachfront location and proximity to the beach frequently highlighted ('perfect location', 'beachfront'), though a few guests noted limited nearby restaurant options.
Room Quality
7.5/10Mixed feedback: rooms described as spacious and comfortable when good, but several reports of noisy rooms, old facility/bathroom needing renovation, heater/aircon failures and elevator delays.
Amenities
8.4/10Amenities like pools (two pools), lounge treats and complimentary slushies/tea/ice-cream are appreciated; some amenities issues reported (pool occasionally out of order, congested lifts).
Value for Money
8.1/10Generally seen as good value given cleanliness, location and breakfast; however, complaints about missed paid breakfast service and an unexplained pre-arrival charge (later refunded) slightly lower perception.
Food and Beverage
8.5/10Breakfast and buffet frequently praised ('delicious', 'incredible breakfast buffet'), along with complimentary drinks/snacks; negatives include early removal of breakfast items causing cold food, 'line' freshness and a limited in-room menu.
Overall Experience
8.6/10Most guests report a lovely stay and intention to return, praising staff, cleanliness and breakfast; overall positive despite isolated issues with noise, older facilities and occasional amenity failures.