The Oyster Box Hotel, South Africa
5* hotel
The Oyster Box Hotel is a classic 5* hotel on the beachfront near to Durban. This award-winning hotel occupies an amazing location on Umhlanga beach, looking across the Indian Ocean. Renowned for being one of the best hotels in South Africa, the Oyster Box Hotel is full of old-world charm and the service is flawless.
Chic and stylish throughout, the Oyster Box Hotel is surrounded by beautiful well kept gardens which meet the fine sandy beach. As well as wandering through the gardens, guests can also enjoy the swimming pool and rest on the sun loungers which overlook the lighthouse and beautiful coastline. There are two swimming pools at the hotel as well as the beach so guests have plenty of choice as to where to relax and space in which to unwind.
The facilities at the Oyster Box Hotel are fantastic, with a 24 seater cinema showing five film viewings a day. For children there is the Kids Holiday Club from four to 12 years old which will keep children perfectly entertained with games, activities and arts and crafts. Meanwhile adults can enjoy the extensive fitness centre or book a massage at the serene spa with hammam, tranquility lounge, treatment rooms and health bar.
From champagne afternoon teas to a culinary journey through the Chef’s Table experience, there are a number of incredible dining options available at the Oyster Box Hotel. There is also a choice of three bars. If you head to the Lighthouse bar for sunset you can enjoy beautiful sunset views. There are 86 lavish rooms and suites to choose from including family rooms and the extravagant presidential suite, guests are spoilt for choice.
Property Details
- Garden villa loft: king-size or twin beds bed, en-suite and garden view
- Classic garden facing room: king-size or twin beds, en-suite and garden view
- Classic sea facing room: king-size or twin beds, en-suite and sea view
- Luxury sea facing room: king-size or twin beds, en-suite shower, balcony and sea view
- Sea facing cabana: king-size bed, en-suite, seating area, terrace and sea view
- Sea facing luxury suite: king-size or twin beds, en-suite, seating area, furnished balcony and sea view
- Sea facing deluxe suite: king-size bed, en-suite, seating area, furnished terrace, plunge pool and sea view
- Sea facing family room: master bedroom with king-size bed, second bedroom with either bunk beds or twin beds, private bathroom and sea view
- Superior garden villa: king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, seating area, furnished terrace and plunge pool
- Presidential suite: two level suite, king-size bed, two bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, furnished terrace, swimming pool and sea view
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Plunge pool
- The Ocean Terrace Restaurant
- The Palm Court Restaurant
- The Chef’s Table
- The Grill Room
- The Oyster Bar
- The Chukka Bar
- The Lighthouse Bar
- Terrace
- Massage treatment rooms
- Spa
- Fitness suite
- Cinema room
- Business centre
- Shuttle service to/from Gateway
- Parking
- WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Transfers to and from The Oyster Box Hotel
- Massage and beauty treatments
- Kids Holiday Club (4-12 years, 10:00am – 7:00pm)
- Babysitting
- Private yoga
- Private pilates
- Excursions and tours
Please note some extras are at an additional charge, please speak to a specialist as some may be included in your stay
- The best time to go: April to September
- International travel: London to Johannesburg direct; flight time approximately 11 hours and 15 minutes
- Internal flight: Johannesburg to Durban Airport; flight time approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Transfer time: 20 minute drive from Durban
- Currency: South African Rand
- Languages: English, Afrikaans also widely spoken
- Child policy: all children welcome
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Our Thoughts
“The Oyster Box Hotel is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a classically styled hotel which offers high quality service, excellent dining and a wide choice of rooms and facilities.”
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