Oyster Box Hotel
Location: Umhlanga, Kwazulu Natal North Coast, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Star Rating: 
Hotel Type: Business, Beach, Spa, Family, Conference, Leisure
No. of Rooms: 84
Guest Reviews:9 Reviews
Address
No.2 Lighthouse Road
Umhlanga Rocks 4320
North Coast Durban
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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Oyster Box Hotel
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Overview
Das Oyster Box Hotel liegt am Strand von Umhlanga in einem schönen tropischen Garten. Vom Swimmingpool, der Terrasse und den Gästezimmern aus hat man einen herrlichen Blick auf den Ozean. Gäste des Oyster Box Hotel haben vom Hotel aus direkten Zugang zum Strand.
Der Panoramablick über den warmen Indischen Ozean und die Strände wird durch den 1954 erbauten Leuchtturm abgerundet. Im Oyster Box Hotel erwartet den Gast eine einmalige Kombination aus üppigem tropischen Garten und Meeresstrand.
Im Hotel gibt es eine Cocktailbar und ein Grill-Restaurant, wo man einheimische Meeresfrüchte, erlesene südafrikanische Weine und andere Delikatessen serviert. Sportbegeisterte locken der Swimmingpool und der Allwetter-Tennisplatz.
Alle Gästezimmer und Suiten im Oyster Box Hotel in Durban sind hervorragend ausgestattet und verfügen über ein eigenes Bad, Klimaanlage und Satellitenfernsehen. Internetzugang steht im Hotel zur Verfügung.
Das Oyster Box Hotel ist ideal gelegen: Nur 2 Minuten Fußweg sind es zum Zentrum von Umhlanga, und 5 ausgezeichnete Golfplätze sowie viele große Shoppingcenter sind nur eine kurze Autofahrt entfernt. Außerdem sind vom Hotel aus leicht erreichbar: Durban, die Midlands und die Drakensberg-Berge sowie Wildparks, Lodges und historische Schlachtfelder.
Room Types
Old World Charm with Modern Day Comfort
With 86 different types of luxurious rooms, suite and villa to choose from The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, South Africa, can accommodate the varied individual needs of every type of visitor.
Meticulously refurbished, each one is superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style. All of the colonial charm has been lovingly preserved – the exquisite tiles, murals, paintings and antique furnishings have all been retained in their original glory. The décor also makes excellent use of natural stone and timber, complemented by calming colours that reflect the soothing shades of the surrounding ocean and tropical vegetation
Classic Garden Facing Rooms
The elegant Classic Rooms at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga overlook the hotel's lush and tranquil gardens for a peaceful view into what can only be described as the hotel’s private oasis.
Features:
- Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities
- Fresh fruit and flowers
- A selection of current magazines and books
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Flat Screen Stellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from
- Movies on demand
- In-room CD/DVD players
- Deluxe Occitaine Bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slipper
- Housekeeping service twice daily
- Iron and ironing board
- Soap and Pillow menus
- Two direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
- Complimentary high speed Wifi
- Heated towel rails
- Well stocked mini bar
- In-room safe
- Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion
- Hairdryers
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R2850.00
Double Room: R2950.00
Classic Sea Facing Rooms
Each one of the Classic Sea Facing Rooms at the Oyster Box Hotel has a balcony that overlooks Umhlanga's iconic lighthouse and the breathtaking coastline.
Features:
- Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities
- Fresh fruit and flowers
- A selection of current magazines and books
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Flat Screen Stellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from
- Movies on demand
- In-room CD/DVD players
- Deluxe Occitaine Bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slipper
- Housekeeping service twice daily
- Iron and ironing board
- Soap and Pillow menus
- Two direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
- Complimentary high speed Wifi
- Heated towel rails
- Well stocked mini bar
- In-room safe
- Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion
- Hairdryers
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R3160.00
Double Room: R3260.00
Luxury Sea Facing Room
The Luxury Sea Facing Rooms at the Oyster Box Hotel in KwaZulu-Natal, each with a balcony that opens onto views of Umhlanga’s iconic lighthouse and breathtaking coastline, include a bathroom with double vanities and a spacious separate shower.
Features:
- Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities
- Fresh fruit and flowers
- A selection of current magazines and books
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Flat Screen Stellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from
- Movies on demand
- In-room CD/DVD players
- Deluxe Occitaine Bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slipper
- Housekeeping service twice daily
- Iron and ironing board
- Soap and Pillow menus
- Two direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
- Complimentary high speed Wifi
- Heated towel rails
- Well stocked mini bar
- In-room safe
- Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion
- Hairdryers
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R3530.00
Double Room: R3620.00
Sea Facing Cabana
The beautifully appointed Cabanas at the Oyster Box Hotel, situated on the lower ground level with individual balcony terraces, offer exceptional views of the water’s edge. Within these lovely cabanas guests can enjoy sleeping peacefully on luxurious king size four poster beds.
Features:
- Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities
- Fresh fruit and flowers
- A selection of current magazines and books
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Flat Screen Stellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from
- Movies on demand
- In-room CD/DVD players
- Deluxe Occitaine Bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slipper
- Housekeeping service twice daily
- Iron and ironing board
- Soap and Pillow menus
- Two direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
- Complimentary high speed Wifi
- Heated towel rails
- Well stocked mini bar
- In-room safe
- Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion
- Hairdryers
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R4550.00
Double Room: R4640.00
Sea Facing Family Suite
At the Oyster Box an incredible level of care and consideration has been put into providing exceptional levels of comfort for families. With this in mind the hotel is pleased to offer private Family Suites, each with a master bedroom along with an additional single room or loft for the smaller members of the family.
Features:
- Full daily breakfast included in rate
- Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities
- Fresh fruit and flowers
- A selection of current magazines and books
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Flat Screen Stellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from
- Movies on demand
- In-room CD/DVD players
- Deluxe Occitaine Bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slipper
- Housekeeping service twice daily
- Iron and ironing board
- Soap and Pillow menus
- Two direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
- Complimentary high speed Wifi
- Heated towel rails
- Well stocked mini bar
- In-room safe
- Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion
- Hairdryers
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R4550.00
Double Room: R4640.00
Sea Facing Luxury Suite
Enjoying magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, individually decorated Sea Facing Suites at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, South Africa, offer the space and comfort of a luxurious bedroom with a stylishly decorated separate lounge area.
Features:
- Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities
- Fresh fruit and flowers
- A selection of current magazines and books
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Flat Screen Stellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from
- Movies on demand
- In-room CD/DVD players
- Deluxe Occitaine Bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slipper
- Housekeeping service twice daily
- Iron and ironing board
- Soap and Pillow menus
- Two direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
- Complimentary high speed Wifi
- Heated towel rails
- Well stocked mini bar
- In-room safe
- Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion
- Hairdryers
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R6240.00
Double Room: R6330.00
Sea Facing Deluxe Suite
Located on the lower ground level at the Oyster Box Hotel with private plunge pools and terraces Deluxe Suites provide guests with luxurious bedrooms and separate lounge areas – a perfect configuration for a perfect stay.
Features:
- Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities
- Fresh fruit and flowers
- A selection of current magazines and books
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Flat Screen Stellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from
- Movies on demand
- In-room CD/DVD players
- Deluxe Occitaine Bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slipper
- Housekeeping service twice daily
- Iron and ironing board
- Soap and Pillow menus
- Two direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
- Complimentary high speed Wifi
- Heated towel rails
- Well stocked mini bar
- In-room safe
- Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion
- Hairdryers
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R6600.00
Double Room: R6690.00
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Garden Villa Loft
Beautifully designed garden-facing Loft Rooms are available as stand-alone accommodation, or in combination with a Superior Garden Villa at the Oyster Box Hotel. Each room is individually and superbly decorated with magnificent 4 poster king size beds and ample space for guests to feel at home in legendary luxury.
Features:
- Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities
- Fresh fruit and flowers
- A selection of current magazines and books
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Flat Screen Stellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from
- Movies on demand
- In-room CD/DVD players
- Deluxe Occitaine Bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slipper
- Housekeeping service twice daily
- Iron and ironing board
- Soap and Pillow menus
- Two direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
- Complimentary high speed Wifi
- Heated towel rails
- Well stocked mini bar
- In-room safe
- Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion
- Hairdryers
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R2850.00
Double Room: R2950.00
Superior Garden Villas
Set in the lush surroundings of the Oyster Box hotel gardens these charming villas each enjoy the luxury of a private plunge pool, relaxing terrace, private lounge and bar, and an opulent bathroom. If guests wish, these villas can be converted into a 2 bed-roomed villa simply by reserving one of the Garden Villa Lofts.
Average room size: 246 square meters
- Features:
- Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee making facilities
- Fresh fruit and flowers
- A selection of current magazines and books
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Flat Screen Stellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from
- Movies on demand
- In-room CD/DVD players
- Deluxe Occitaine Bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slipper
- Housekeeping service twice daily
- Iron and ironing board
- Soap and Pillow menus
- Two direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
- Complimentary high speed Wifi
- Heated towel rails
- Well stocked mini bar
- In-room safe
- Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion
- Hairdryers
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R9700.00
Double Room: R9700.00
Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Ceiling Fan
- Direct Dial Telephone Number in room
- DVD player
- En-suite / private bathroom
- Fresh Flowers
- Fresh Fruit
- Hairdryer
- Heated towel rails
- Housekeeping
- In room safe
- Internet Access
- Iron and ironing board
- Mini bar
- Plasma TV screen
- Satellite TV
- Slippers
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
Restaurants
Exceptional cuisine in an exceptional setting- The Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga
Whether enjoying sundowners while watching the mesmerizing waves of the Indian Ocean in the distance at the Lighthouse Bar, casual dining with friend at the Ocean Terraces, fine dining with that special someone at the Grill Room, or sinking into a comfortable armchair and swapping stories over a cold beer with a mate in the Chukka Bar, the culinary experience of the legendary five star Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga is one which truly celebrates the palate.
Guests may enjoy a bouquet of entertainment choices offering an array of cross-cultural cuisine. Carefully crafted to meet the wishes and whims of guests from across the nation and world, the Oyster Box Hotel in South Africa is proud to offer tasteful, ethnically inspired menus perfect for guests seeking anything from special fine dining occasions to simple, relaxed meals or just a small bite. Perfection for the palate.
Carefully crafted to meet the wishes and whims of guests from across the nation and world, the Oyster Box Hotel is proud to offer tasteful, ethnically inspired menus perfect for guests seeking anything from special fine dining occasions to simple, relaxed meals or just a small bite.
Based on the principles of using the freshest seasonal ingredients, sourced from local suppliers, the cuisine at the Oyster Box Hotel not only gives guests the very best taste of local flavours but is also more environmentally sustainable and supportive of the local community. A critical ingredient in the experience of exceptional cuisine is the location of its enjoyment. The Oyster Box is delighted to offer you a wonderful mix of dining options to suit every taste.
The Grill Room
When it comes to legends of the Oyster Box, one of its finest is the celebrated Grill Room with the adjoining Colony Restaurant.
A true fine dining restaurant serving the finest local cuisine, the Grill Room boasts a wide selection of freshly caught seafood and its exceptional wine cellar offers a wide choice of the best local and international wines.
Address: No.2 Lighthouse Road , Umhlanga Rocks 4320, North Coast Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa
The beautiful Ocean Terrace overlooking the rolling Indian Ocean is perfect for family and more casual dining. With authentic Tandoori and pizza ovens to prepare some of your favourite dishes with exceptional taste and aroma, this enchanting restaurant offers mouthwatering Indian cuisine, as well as an a la carte menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Ocean Terrace at the Oyster Box Hotel is also the perfect backdrop for a relaxed drink, elegantly enhanced by a nearby rim flow pool.
Address: No.2 Lighthouse Road , Umhlanga Rocks 4320, North Coast Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa
Artistically inspired by the Oyster Box hotel’s original colonial architecture, The Palm Court Restaurant is exquisitely set in a spacious, airy open courtyard soaked in warm sunlight with lush palms reaching up to the skies to touch breathtaking chandeliers above.
This charming dining venue at the Oyster Box Hotel, a favourite meeting spots of guests, is perfect for casual dining, sumptuous traditional afternoon teas and simply catching up with friends over cocktails.
Address: No.2 Lighthouse Road , Umhlanga Rocks 4320, North Coast Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa
To enter the Chukka Bar with its authentic old world charm and character is to enter a perfect environment for toasting the joys of life.
With its gently, rhythmically swaying palm fans and views of the bright blue sea a glance away this is the place to settle down with a friend or two to catch up on the latest news, share the latest stories and savour the here and now.
Address: No.2 Lighthouse Road , Umhlanga Rocks 4320, North Coast Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa
With the most breathtaking panoramic views along the Umhlanga beach and out to sea there can be no better place than the Lighthouse Bar for unwinding with exotic cocktails and great music. These are truly spectacular surroundings.
Address: No.2 Lighthouse Road , Umhlanga Rocks 4320, North Coast Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa
Overlooking the pool and Indian Ocean, the celebrated Oyster Bar at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga is a haven of luxurious tranquility, perfect for enjoying a plate of oysters on ice freshly picked from our own oyster beds and other mouthwatering snacks. Guests may enjoy a glass or two of their favourite chilled champagne.
Address: No.2 Lighthouse Road , Umhlanga Rocks 4320, North Coast Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa
Spa
Rest, recuperation and wellness at the Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga
With all of the amenities so desired in a luxury spa by both discerning local visitors and worldly international guests to the hotel, the five star Oyster Box Spa in South Africa ensures the highest level of personal care through its exceptionally appointed facility and dedicated staff trained and entrusted to deliver the highest levels of spa therapy and pampering.
With six modern yet peacefully decorated treatment rooms, two Hydrotherapy Baths, Grooming Lounge, Nuvola Dry Floatation and Colour Therapy Bed, authentic Hammam, Plunge pool, a state-of-the-art private fitness club, infinity pool with ocean views and post treatment tranquillity lounge, guests are able to indulge in all of ways which make them feel celebrated and sensational.
Health & Beauty Spa at the Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga
One of the most magnificent reflections of the new Oyster Box’s fusion of its historical character and modern experience delivery is the beautifully crafted Oyster Box Spa. Designed by the creative minds of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, a hotel group awarded internationally for the world’s finest spas and spa experiences, the Oyster Box Spa is a natural, elegant extension to the hotel and its tropical garden environment on the shores of Umhlanga. And to the Oyster Box Hotel’s celebration of the people and culture of Africa.
Tucked away amongst the lush indigenous gardens of one of South Africa’s greatest architectural treasures and ready to pamper guests, true luxury awaits you at the Oyster Box Hotel Spa. Offering an extensive range of carefully crafted treatments along with a well equipped private fitness club, two swimming pools for guests to use at their leisure, exquisite spa dining and ample space to stretch out on the terraces and within the gardens for simply being still, the Oyster Box Spa defines personal care.
The Oyster Box Spa does not wish to offer its guests an array of traditional spa treatments and services. Instead the Spa at the Oyster Box seeks to celebrate the guest. As a result guest experiences are approached as personally designed, perfectly crafted and deeply pleasurable journeys from first luxurious moment in the Spa to the last. For the guest the result is spa pampering which naturally, culturally and spiritually engages the body and mind, magnifying its in-the-moment feeling and afterglow.
The Spa’s six treatments rooms at the Oyster Box Hotel- two offering dual treatments, four offer sensational showers and two offer hydrotherapy baths, one specially designed to assist the physically challenged, is an oasis of calm where the stresses and strains of everyday life are alleviated by a gentle, therapeutic massage treatment, based on ancient cleansing rituals.
Uniquely and proudly, the Oyster Box Spa also has within its elegant chambers South Africa’s only Hammam - a sensual bathing retreat which evolved over a thousand of years in Roman times hailed as a place of cleansing and healing for both body and soul these traditions can still be experienced in many natural hot springs of Turkey, Tunisia, Spain, and Morocco.
And now guests are invited to indulge in traditional Middle Eastern treatments in the Oyster Box Spa’s beautifully designed Hammam while their imagination takes the on a mystical journey into the past. Old World time-honoured traditions, introduced into the new world offering - this is the Oyster Box Hammam experience.
Additional facilities include:
- Mist shower
- Tranquility lounge
- Grooming lounge
- Private fitness club
- Ladies and gents lockers
- Cold / warm water plunge pool, dining area offering light spa menu and lounges
As a finale to the spa experience, in the spirit of truly legendary luxury, guests wishing to make a complete occasion of the Oyster Box Spa can enjoy the treat of personalised Spa dining – indulging one’s taste buds in exquisite culinary delights specially prepared by the Oyster Box chefs. The Spa menu has been designed to spoil, soothe and restore mind, body and taste buds.
Indulge your senses in our healthy meals that are tantalising and specifically prepared with your well being in mind. All dishes have been specifically designed to help cleanse, detox and revitalise.
Activities
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Rest, recuperation and wellness at the Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga
With all of the amenities so desired in a luxury spa by both discerning local visitors and worldly international guests to the hotel, the five star Oyster Box Spa in South Africa ensures the highest level of personal care through its exceptionally appointed facility and dedicated staff trained and entrusted to deliver the highest levels of spa therapy and pampering.
With six modern yet peacefully decorated treatment rooms, two Hydrotherapy Baths, Grooming Lounge, Nuvola Dry Floatation and Colour Therapy Bed, authentic Hammam, Plunge pool, a state-of-the-art private fitness club, infinity pool with ocean views and post treatment tranquillity lounge, guests are able to indulge in all of ways which make them feel celebrated and sensational.
Health & Beauty Spa at the Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga
One of the most magnificent reflections of the new Oyster Box’s fusion of its historical character and modern experience delivery is the beautifully crafted Oyster Box Spa. Designed by the creative minds of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, a hotel group awarded internationally for the world’s finest spas and spa experiences, the Oyster Box Spa is a natural, elegant extension to the hotel and its tropical garden environment on the shores of Umhlanga. And to the Oyster Box Hotel’s celebration of the people and culture of Africa.
Tucked away amongst the lush indigenous gardens of one of South Africa’s greatest architectural treasures and ready to pamper guests, true luxury awaits you at the Oyster Box Hotel Spa. Offering an extensive range of carefully crafted treatments along with a well equipped private fitness club, two swimming pools for guests to use at their leisure, exquisite spa dining and ample space to stretch out on the terraces and within the gardens for simply being still, the Oyster Box Spa defines personal care.
The Oyster Box Spa does not wish to offer its guests an array of traditional spa treatments and services. Instead the Spa at the Oyster Box seeks to celebrate the guest. As a result guest experiences are approached as personally designed, perfectly crafted and deeply pleasurable journeys from first luxurious moment in the Spa to the last. For the guest the result is spa pampering which naturally, culturally and spiritually engages the body and mind, magnifying its in-the-moment feeling and afterglow.
The Spa’s six treatments rooms at the Oyster Box Hotel- two offering dual treatments, four offer sensational showers and two offer hydrotherapy baths, one specially designed to assist the physically challenged, is an oasis of calm where the stresses and strains of everyday life are alleviated by a gentle, therapeutic massage treatment, based on ancient cleansing rituals.
Uniquely and proudly, the Oyster Box Spa also has within its elegant chambers South Africa’s only Hammam - a sensual bathing retreat which evolved over a thousand of years in Roman times hailed as a place of cleansing and healing for both body and soul these traditions can still be experienced in many natural hot springs of Turkey, Tunisia, Spain, and Morocco.
And now guests are invited to indulge in traditional Middle Eastern treatments in the Oyster Box Spa’s beautifully designed Hammam while their imagination takes the on a mystical journey into the past. Old World time-honoured traditions, introduced into the new world offering - this is the Oyster Box Hammam experience.
Additional facilities include:
- Mist shower
- Tranquility lounge
- Grooming lounge
- Private fitness club
- Ladies and gents lockers
- Cold / warm water plunge pool, dining area offering light spa menu and lounges
As a finale to the spa experience, in the spirit of truly legendary luxury, guests wishing to make a complete occasion of the Oyster Box Spa can enjoy the treat of personalised Spa dining – indulging one’s taste buds in exquisite culinary delights specially prepared by the Oyster Box chefs.
The Spa menu has been designed to spoil, soothe and restore mind, body and taste buds. Indulge your senses in our healthy meals that are tantalising and specifically prepared with your well being in mind. All dishes have been specifically designed to help cleanse, detox and revitalise.
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Fitness at the Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga: Quiet - Calm - Invigorating - Energising
Whether guests seek excitement and exercise or relaxation and rejuvenation, the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, offers a delightful array of possibilities for bodies and spirits young and old.
From helicopter tours of the breathtaking coastline to scuba diving in the crystal clear water of the Indian Ocean, indulgent spa treatments, bird spotting adventures in picturesque nature reserves and a crazy day at a nearby water park with children, guest’ wishes are the hotel's pleasure to turn into reality.
Nearby tourist attractions of great interest to travellers include:
- The Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga
- Ushaka Marine World
- Sun Coast Casino
- the historical Natal Midlands and majestic Drakensberg Mountains
- excellent Big 5 game reserves, lodges and historical battlefields
The holiday club for children at the Oyster Box Hotel keeps the little ones entertained so that the grown-up can relax. The Oyster Box Hotel offers families a classic, cultured and uniquely characterful place to share time, create memories and strengthen family bonds. The staff at The Oyster Box appreciate the importance and rarity of real, quality family time. That is why they go out of their way for guests and their families.
Children of all ages are welcome at the five star Oyster Box Hotel, and the hotel will happily find a whole host of things to do all around the hotel. Parents will be particularly pleased to find that children under 12 years of age are accommodated free of charge when sharing with two adults.
Special touches for children include:
- a gift bag on arrival
- free in-room movies from the hotel collection
- lists of “things to do” in all types of weather
- children’s bathrobes
- prams and cots.
There’s a screening of children’s films in the hotel’s 24 seat private cinema every afternoon, and the hotel’s pools give them ample opportunities for enjoying themselves. Special children’s menus are also provided so that the little ones can enjoy their favourite foods, making mealtime for fun, not fretting.
A fully equipped, supervised Children’s Club with a range of games and activities makes it possible for kids to play to their heart’s desire while parents go enjoy the Oyster Box their own grown-up way. For younger ones, or for after hours, experienced and trained babysitters are provided through a professional child-minding company. And of course, just outside the hotel gates the local area also boasts a range of family attractions and activities which are sure to satisfy kids of all ages.
The Oyster Box spa is perfect for those seeking the ultimate in pampering, featuring:
- Two swimming pools, including a rim-flow pool with ocean views
- 6 spa treatments rooms
- Tranquillity and grooming lounges
- Private fitness club
- Cold and warm plunge pools
- Traditional Hammam
Conferences / Events
Sitting grandly on the dramatic shoreline of the Indian Ocean overlooking the iconic lighthouse of Umhlanga, the legendary five star Oyster Box Hotel had become the truly perfect place for meetings, events and conference.
With four magnificent function rooms, each with its own distinctive decorative style, the Oyster Box Hotel has the ability to cater for individual preferences and requirements.
The Pearl Room with its mirrored walls and exquisite hand-blown crystal Venetian chandeliers offers an air of luxury and opulence, and when combined with the adjoining Shell Room, can accommodate up to 160 seated guests in the utmost splendour and comfort. The Durban July and Union Castle rooms are perfect for smaller and more intimate gatherings.
For smaller, more intimate celebrations the Oyster Box is happy to create private High Tea, Cocktail reception and private dining experiences in the hotel’s exceptional dining environments including The Grill Room and the wine cellar’s Chef’s Table.
To ensure that every wish is brought to life through every detail the Oyster Box’s dedicated Event Management team and Wedding Planner choreographing each moment and detail to meet guest wishes from cuisine to flowers, music to table design, guest flow to photography.
The hotel’s internationally experienced and deeply dedicated banqueting team will ensure that everything is absolutely perfect for the reception and dinner.
The head chef will assist in creating the ideal menu which the legendary Oyster Box will serve in signature service excellence style of the hotel, to make everybody feel truly celebrated.
Conference venues at the Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga:
- Pearl Room
- Shell Room
- Durban July Room
- Union Castle Room
Facilities
Services
- 24 hour reception service
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning service
- Health & Fitness Centre
- Housekeeping service
- Kid's entertainment
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage
- Massage treatments
- Porters
- Room service
- Tours & Transfers on Request
- Voice mail
- Wake-up call
- Wellness & Beauty treatments
The Oyster Box Hotel offers families a classic, cultured and uniquely characterful place to share time, create memories and strengthen family bonds. The staff at The Oyster Box appreciate the importance and rarity of real, quality family time. That is why they go out of their way for guests and their families.
Children of all ages are welcome at the five star Oyster Box Hotel, and the hotel will happily find a whole host of things to do all around the hotel. Parents will be particularly pleased to find that children under 12 years of age are accommodated free of charge when sharing with two adults.
Special touches for children include a gift bag on arrival, free in-room movies from the hotel collection, lists of “things to do” in all types of weather, children’s bathrobes, prams and cots.There’s a screening of children’s films in the hotel’s 24 seat private cinema every afternoon, and the hotel’s pools give them ample opportunities for enjoying themselves. Special children’s menus are also provided so that the little ones can enjoy their favourite foods, making mealtime for fun, not fretting.
A fully equipped, supervised Children’s Club with a range of games and activities makes it possible for kids to play to their heart’s desire while parents go enjoy the Oyster Box their own grown-up way.For younger ones, or for after hours, experienced and trained babysitters are provided through a professional child-minding company. And of course, just outside the hotel gates the local area also boasts a range of family attractions and activities which are sure to satisfy kids of all ages.
Pets are most welcome at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, South Africa. The Garden Villas at the Oyster Box Hotel offer a range of pet beds and menus to pamper the special pets of guests. Should guests wish to share the joy of a stay at the Oyster Box with their pet-pals, please inform reservations when making a booking.
At the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga the staff knows what it means to be a lady – the joys and the challenges especially when travelling alone on business. That is why the Oyster Box Hotel has created a special ‘Ladies First’ approach to guest service.
For female guests travelling alone the Oyster Box offers offer a number of services to ensure they feel safe, secure and cared for throughout their stay. From female service staff to guest rooms with a reassuring internal extra locking facility, additional space and special lighting for personal care and makeup in bathrooms and extra hangers and lights in the wardrobes.
And of course the valet service is always available to take extra care of extra special garments. The staff is there to make female guests feel like Oceanside queens, a call away if there is anything they can do to make guests feel even more comfortable and at home.
Oyster Box Hotel Specials & Packages
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Location
From:
King Shaka International Airport
La Mercy, Durban, South Africa
1. Head northwest toward Mdloti St/D144 2.8 km
2. Turn left at Mdloti St/D144 3.2 km
3. Take the ramp onto Outer Ring Rd/N2 Partial toll road 3.7 km
4. Take exit 190 to merge onto Jabu Ngcobo Dr/Umhloti Link/M27 toward Umhloti Link/Umdloti 1.1 km
5. Turn right to merge onto Leo Boyd Hwy/M4 Go through 1 roundabout 7.1 km
6. Take exit 2 for M12 toward Umhlanga Rocks Dr/Lighthouse Rd 450 m
7. Turn left at McCausland Crescent 300 m
8. Turn right at Lighthouse Rd 110 m
9. Turn right Go through 1 roundabout 140 m
10. Turn left Destination will be on the left 79 m
Oyster Box Hotel
No.2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, North Coast Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Rating: Excellent
My stay at the Oyster Box Hotel couldn't have been more perfect. The staff is very helpful and friendly, the facilities are outstanding, the breakfast buffet (hot and cold) offered many delicious items to choose from and the oceanfront location is simply the best.
I would highly recommend this hotel to business travellers, honeymooners and families alike who are looking to stay in luxury and comfort at a seafront location from where spectacular views over the ocean can be enjoyed.
Kind regards,
Steffi
Rating: Excellent
I would like to rank the below all as excellent:
1. Location
2. Friendliness
3. Value for money
4. Cleanliness
5. Overall impression
Kind regards,
Sergio
Rating: Excellent
An overall 5+ / excellent. It was for our 30th wedding anniversary and we had a lovely time, even though initially I thought we had booked a downstairs sea facing room, we ended up having a lovely romantic meal on our balcony with an awesome view. We will definitely be returning to the Oyster Box.
Many thanks to the lovely friendly staff both at the front desk and the cleaning staff who were always on the ready with a big smile and warm greeting.
Jo Green
Rating: Excellent
We did return the feedback form when when we left the hotel which we hope you received from the front desk.
1. Location: excellent
2. Friendliness: excellent
3. Value for money: good / The breakfasts were notable but not the cuisine
4. Cleanliness: excellent
5. Overall impression: excellent
We had a wonderful time there.
Thank you very much.
John Symonds
Rating: Excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Oyster Box. What stood out the most was the excellent service – first class! Also stunning bathroom – loved the shower!
Ratings:
1. Location - excellent
2. Friendliness - excellent
3. Value for money - excellent
4. Cleanliness - excellent
5. Overall impression – excellent
Best regards,
Ingrid Freiman
Rating: Excellent
Good day and compliments of the season. I have been meaning to write to you to thank your whole team for what you did for us.
Our Christmas holiday was no doubt the best we have ever had. Everything exceeded our expectations... we were pleasantly surprised to find two vehicles waiting for us on arrival at Durban airport and the service from there on was exceptional.
The Oyster box team was amazing. Everything was perfect and up to standard. From the check in to our departure, all I can say is I cannot think of anything to complain about.
I had planned the holiday with my friend to surprise our husbands and all I can tell you is they thoroughly enjoyed their surprise.
Thank you very much, we are actually planning to go back to Oyster box and we will be asking for your assistance again as soon as we have dates to work with. Again, thank you very much. I truly cannot think of anything to complain about, everything was above our expectations and we plan to be spending more holidays at the Oyster box....
Best regards and many thanks,
Shingirai Muchato
Rating: Excellent
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback
1. Location: excellent
2. Friendliness: excellent
3. Value for money: very good
4. Cleanliness: excellent
5. Overall impression: excellent
My stay at the Oyster Box was exceptional , I think that it may the best hotel in SA at this time. The effort put in by the staff at the hotel is excellent.
We had a wonderful time.
Thanks
Paul Abrahamse
Rating: Excellent
Excellent in all categories:
1. Location
2. Friendliness
3. Value for money
4. Cleanliness
5. Overall impression
Regards
Philip Harris
Rating: Excellent
- Location: fantastic / oceanfront
- Friendliness: very good
- Value for Money: good
- Cleanliness: excellent
- Overall Impression: very good
Many thanks,
Ray Eskinazi
Accreditations
Spa award 2010:
- Lifestyle, relaxation & health therapies
- category: Hotels SPAS
- Winner
- Les Nouvelles Esthetiques South Africa
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