The Oyster Box Hotel


The Oyster Box known as the grand old dame of local hotels (it opened in 1947), has recently been renovated providing brilliantly elegant bedrooms and exotic detail whilst still providing its colonial charm, impeccable service, lush tropical gardens and breathtaking seaside setting.

Perfectly situated on the ocean’s edge, the hotel is a brief 5 minutes walk from Umhlanga Village Centre. The Hotel is also conveniently located for quick and easy access to Durban city centre, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centres.

Hotel Facilities

The Oyster Box offers the following facilities:

  • Spa:
  • 6 Treatment Rooms
  • Tranquillity Lounges
  • A Fitness Club
  • Plunge Pools
  • Swimming Pools
  • Traditional Hammam
  • Other:
  • A 24 seater cinema
  • A Holiday Club for children
  • Conference and function rooms
  • Concierge

Meal Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Child Policy

Children are welcome

Rooms Types

The Oyster Box offers 86 rooms divided into 10 room types:

Classic Garden Facing Rooms all overlook the hotel's lush and tranquil gardens for a peaceful view.

Classic Sea Facing Rooms have a balcony that overlooks Umhlanga's iconic lighthouse and the breathtaking coastline.

Luxury Sea Facing Rooms have a balcony that opens onto views of Umhlanga’s iconic lighthouse and breathtaking coastline. All rooms include a bathroom with double vanities and a spacious separate shower.

Sea Facing Cabanas are situated on the lower ground level with individual balcony terraces, offering exceptional views of the water’s edge. The rooms also host luxurious king size four poster beds.

Garden Villa Lofts are available as stand-alone accommodation, or in combination with a Superior Garden Villa. Each room is individually and superbly decorated with magnificent 4 poster king size beds and ample space for guests to feel at home.

Sea Facing Family Suites each have a master bedroom along with an additional single room or loft for the smaller members of the family.

Sea Facing Luxury Suites enjoy magnificent views of the ocean and offer the space and comfort of a luxurious bedroom with a stylishly decorated separate lounge area.

Sea Facing Deluxe Suites are located on the lower ground level with private plunge pools and terraces. There is also a separate lounge area.

Superior Garden Villas are set in the lush surroundings of the hotel gardens. Each has 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

The Presidential Suite is split over two levels with a private lift. This Suite offers guests the joy of a grand master bedroom with its own calm, exceptionally comfortable seating area and an intimate personal study. Two lavish marble bathrooms - his and hers – offer unsurpassed sea views for luxury and tranquility beyond compare. And of course there is the magnificent private rim-flow swimming pool, a tastefully tailored private lounge, a gracious diningroom with seating for 10 guests with a private bar and a well equipped kitchen for intimate in-suite dining. And for that even greater feeling of space, the Suite offers an additional bedroom.

Room Facilities

Each room includes:

  • Complimentary mineral water
  • Tea & Coffee making facilities
  • Fresh fruit and flowers
  • Plus a selection of current magazines
  • Flat Screen Satellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from; CD/DVD players
  • 2 direct dial telephone lines with voice mail
  • Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi
  • Heated towel rails
  • A well stocked mini-bar and beach gear
  • Sun Umbrellas
  • Beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion

Restaurants & Bars

The Grill Room, famous in KZN for serving freshly caught seafood and Durban’s finest curries.

The Ocean Terrace Restaurant, with a Tandoori and pizza oven offers mouth watering Indian cuisine as well as European-inspired South African fare.

The charming Palm Court Restaurant, set in a spacious open courtyard with lush palms is perfect for casual dining and Traditional High Tea.

The Lighthouse Bar, ideal for unwinding with exotic cocktails whilst listening to funky music and gazing upon the view of the ocean.

The Chukka Bar, with its authentic old world charm and character serves cocktails and fine wines.

The Oyster Bar, overlooking the pool and the Indian ocean, is a haven in which to enjoy freshly plucked oysters from our own oysters beds, chilled Champagne and mouth-watering snacks.

The Wine Cellar, offering the finest choice of local and International wines and a private dining option for up to 10 guests.

Activities

The Oyster Box is conveniently located near to the international airport and the vibrant chic city of Durban, with a wealth of attractions within easy reach to suit every age and taste – golf courses, shopping centres, Big 5 game and nature reserves, beaches and mountains. Whether you want to go scuba diving or bird watching, shark spotting or ice skating, horse riding or fly fishing, you’ll not be short of inviting options!

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Read Reviews of the Oyster Box Hotel

Family Holiday to South Africa during December 2011

Elegant hotel with an air of tradition clean rooms and excellent service Had some money stolen from one of our bags on the day of arrival which was unfortunate for our view of the hotel

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Customer Review

Holiday to South Africa during February 2011

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We have been to South Africa before in February/March when it is the depths of winter in the UK. Envigorating to get away from our dismal weather and the South Africans we have met have always made us welcome. Where we have been, we have alway felt safe although we have clearly avoided the townships...

Rated... 5stars

Signed:

Graham Finney

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English, local languages
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Oyster Box Hotel has the following great offers:

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Combine 2 or 3 of the Twelve Apostles, Bushmans kloof & Oyster Box and recieve added value:

Book a total of 5 nights and receive:

  • Dinner for 2 at the last property of stay to the value of R700
  • Kadoro Dinner at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat.

Book a total of 7 nights and receive:

  • Dinner for 2 to the value of R700
  • Two 60min Spa Treatments to the value of R1450 at the last property of stay.
  • Kadoro Dinner at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat

Valid Dates

01/01/2012 to 31/12/2012

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Applicable to the Sea Facing Cabanas, Sea Facing Family Suites, Superior Garden Villas, Sea Facing Luxury Suites and Sea Facing Deluxe Suites.

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Not combinable with other promotions.

Valid Dates

09/05/2012 to 28/06/2012

02/07/2012 to 31/10/2012

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Applicable to the Classic, Classic Sea Facing, Luxury Sea Facing and Garden Villa Lofts.

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Not combinablewith other promotions.

Valid Dates

09/05/2012 to 28/06/2012

02/07/2012 to 31/10/2012

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