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Blue Waters HotelvsThe Edward
Protea Hotel Durban Edward and Blue Waters Hotel are both highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Protea Hotel Durban Edward ranks significantly higher than Blue Waters Hotel. Protea Hotel Durban Edward comes in at 82 with endorsements from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Blue Waters Hotel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Fodor's
175 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $40/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "At the northern end of the beachfront, away from the madding Promenade crowd, Blue Waters is a classic hotel." Full review
Rough Guide "A delightful 1950s Durban landmark opposite Battery Beach, with great views onto the oceanfront (every room has a balcony)."
Fodor's "Ideally located on North Beach, 250 meters from the Suncoast Entertainment Complex, the Blue Waters Hotel is an excellent value." Full review
The Edward
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Fodor's Lonely Planet
149 O.R. Tambo Parade, North Beach, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This elegant four-star hotel on the Golden Mile is located within walking distance of Durban’s central business district, the convention centre, the casino and the shops."
Rough Guide "Crystal chandeliers, a colonialstyle ambience, sea-view balconies and a ladies’ bar leading onto a cool veranda make this Art Deco mansion the grande dame of the beachfront."
Fodor's "Service is excellent, and the stylish cut-glass chandeliers, molded ceilings, and subtle art-deco details bring to mind a more refined past." Full review
Lonely Planet "King of the seafront hotels, this is classic and comfortable, with fresh-polish smells and full-on decor." Full review
