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 breath-taking seaside setting.
The Oyster Box offers 86 rooms divided into 10 room types including garden facing and sea facing rooms, suites and villas. There's also an award-winning spa set amid tropical gardens, a mouth-watering menu of restaurants and bars, a cinema, two swimming pools and a gym.
Expert View
- Spectacular ocean views and direct access to Umhlanga beach
- The legendary curry buffet at the Ocean Terrace
- Charming and nostalgic with an eclectic collection of furniture and artworks
- A wholly relaxed and hospitable atmosphere for a 5-star hotel
At a glance
- 86 Rooms & Suites
- All Ages
- Open All Year
- Family Rooms
- B&B
- Scenic
"Book ahead for the Oyster Box's famous High Tea - admire the sea views on the terrace whilst leisurely enjoying the buffet of both sweet and savory treats."
ACTIVITIES
Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
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Birdwatching
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Boat Trip
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Ocean Safari
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Helicopter Flights
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Scenic Flights
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Canoeing/Kayaking
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Fishing
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Golf
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Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
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Kids Club
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City Sights
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Natural Wonders
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Wellness/Spa
Gallery
Take a journey through The Oyster Box Hotel to get a flavor of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From majestic wildlife to out of this world natural wonders, cultural melting pots and enchanting beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is thrilling. Unsure where to visit? Whether it’s a bucket-list adventure, a milestone celebration or simply a much-needed escape, experience the joy with this inspiring selection of favorites.
- Bespoke itineraries
- Flights and transfers included
- Best rates guaranteed
HOW TO BOOK
At Mahlatini, we like to make things easy for you. Browse our website for inspiration or pick up the phone. Whether you’re full of ideas or unsure of where to start, we’re here to help. Serial safari-goer or first-time visitor, we’re ready to create your ultimate tailormade itinerary.
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CLIENT REVIEWS
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Holiday to The Oyster Box Hotel
We were fortunate to spend our last few days at the Oyster Box after a hectic week on safari and we wished we were staying here for longer! It was pure luxury and just what we needed to relax before heading back to the UK. We would love to come back purely to stay at this hotel again.
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The Oyster Box is a fabulous hotel, with excellent staff. We loved the terrace, the Lighthouse Bar, the swimming pool and the fabulous Thelema wine pairing on our last night.
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The Oyster Box Hotel was quite busy when we stayed there... I think at full capacity if not almost full capacity. But they maintained very high standards of cleanliness and guest service. I had a bad stomach due to some street food I had eaten during our trip to Kwazulu-Natal and they were very kin…
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Hotel was excellent overall, with friendly staff/service, esp at reception, for breakfast, at the pool, and for dinner. Food excellent and really enjoyed being "by the pool" but disappointed we couldn't use the beach (due to the e-coli after recent floods) and our room was a bit cramped and oddly p…
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