The Oyster Box

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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At The Oyster Box, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Umhlanga Rocks Beach. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and manicures and pedicures. The Ocean Terrace, one of 2 restaurants, serves Indian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a free kid's club and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is R6 696
R7 700 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Classic Room (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

A bedroom with a desk, chair, bed, and a balcony with wicker furniture.

Classic Room (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Classic Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a small table.

Classic Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a red lighthouse through a balcony.

Luxury Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Sea Facing Cabana (King)

A cozy room with a white sofa, a patterned ottoman, a small table with a cup and pastries, and a decorative cabinet.

Sea Facing Cabana (King)

  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Sea Facing Family Room

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror.

Sea Facing Family Room

  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Sea Facing Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, wicker chairs, a desk with a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

Luxury Sea Facing Suite

  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Sea Facing Suite (King/Twin)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a decorative screen.

Deluxe Sea Facing Suite (King/Twin)

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a chair. There is a view of the ocean through large windows.

Presidential Suite

  • Sea view
  • 450 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Garden Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

A spa area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a white wall.

Superior Garden Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

  • Garden view
  • 105 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Garden Villa Loft (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a large mirror, bedside tables with lamps, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Garden Villa Loft (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Cabana (King)

A four-poster bed with a striped bedspread, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, and a dresser.

Junior Cabana (King)

  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Map
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oceans Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Butcher boys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪African Roots Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joops - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe La Plage - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Oyster Box

  • At The Oyster Box, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Umhlanga Rocks Beach. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and manicures and pedicures. The Ocean Terrace, one of 2 restaurants, serves Indian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a free kid's club and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 86 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 12 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Free supervised childcare
    • Free children's club

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited self- and valet parking on-site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

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Reviews

The Oyster Box Reviews

9,8

Exceptional

9,8

Cleanliness

9,4

Location

9,8

Staff & service

9,6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Pool service was exceptional and the pool area offered a lovely experience. (4 reviews)
  • The breakfast buffet was a highlight, offering a great way to start the day with a stunning view. (4 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurants offer excellent dining with great value and exceptional service. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Appreciated heated pools in winter
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10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed in the truly wonderful Oyster Box many times. Everything is always superb, attention to detail, staff, pool, dining Would totally recommend the hotel and experience of staying
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an excellent hotel, you get what you pay for and this hotel and its staff deliver 110% we had a villa room which was outstanding the pools were lovely and the staff are super friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoy our stay at The Oyster Box, staff are so friendly and they really take care of you feel really special, go back every year because we enjoy it so much.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel and staff ever!

The best hotel we have ever stayed it! The staff are incredible, the food delicious and the beds so comfy. Will definitely stay here again, can't wait!
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10/10 Exceptional

It was truly amazing. Everyone was very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Amazing hotel. Perfect location. Wonderful staff. Excellent restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Oyster Box is an elegant, extraordinary property in a stunning location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Old style hotel, with Raffles-like entrance, and excellent service. Wonderful buffet breakfast. Excellent grill room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

Absolutely super hotel. Excellent service all round. Incredible staff, lovely pool. Great restaurants. Grill room superb. Ideal location
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing people

Amazing staff! Great location! Exceptional Breakfast! Pool service amazing! See you soon old lady!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Oyster Box is an exceptional hotel . The level of service and its unique style is incomparable . George the Maitre D and Somolier in The Grill Restaurant is an absolute asset to the hotel and to The Red Carnation Group
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10/10 Exceptional

The Oyster Box is exceptional. The Grill offers wonderful dining with great value overseen by George and his team who always offer first rate service with pinache and style and the bossa nova singer provides the perfect accompaniment . The spa staff are lovely and offer amazing treatments Still my favourite hotel .
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8/10 Very good

Despite a dismal booking and check-in experience the rest of the stay was wonderful. Direct feedback with the booking and front desk team has been shared but no attempt at amends were made.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay here !! One of the best hotels in SA!

This has to be one of the best hotels in South Africa. From service to offerings, to quality of offering, attention, cleanliness. Honestly i can not say one bad word about this hotel. If you can, definitely stay here!!! It is a beautiful stunning hotel! Regards,
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10/10 Exceptional

Yet again another amazing stay at the Oyster Box. Thanks to all the staff involved for making the 8 days so perfect, all were exceptional but we would like to give a special thank you to 3 staff that made our 3 hour breakfasts on the Terrace so wonderful, Stephanie, Letho & Andile you were amazing and we can’t wait to come back and see you again next year if not sooner.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great relaxing trip

Just love the hotel. Super efficient, professional, friendly staff. Always so polite, courteous. Nothing is too much trouble. Good position. Would thoroughly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

We took our little dog with us - the staff were all amazing with her. Definately seen an improvement with staff service. They were all OUTSTANDING
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10/10 Exceptional

Yet another fabulous stay at the Oyster Box, such a wonderful place to stay and relax with ultra friendly and efficient staff. We especially look forward to the buffet breakfast, a great way to start the day, sat on the terrace looking out in to the Indian Ocean and spotting the passing whales and dolphins, such a treat. A special mention and thanks must go to Wesley and Clive along with their teams for looking after us as usual, can’t wait for next year.
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8/10 Very good

OB 2nd visit

Very good. Bar closed too early. No entertainment in the evenings. Dead!
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10/10 Exceptional

The ever splendid Oyster Box. Personal and attentive service in a stunning setting. Uniquely charming. Fabulous service at every turn from the lovely first aiders to the friendly and professional pool staff, to the polite and charming front desk staff . But as ever the icing on this fabulous cake were George and his team and Leon in The Grill. Faultless and friendly service , enthusiastic shared knowledge from a great sommelier and head of house and lovely music from maestro Leon. The monkeys are ever cheekier and Sabenka is sadly missed but the splendour of this lovely hotel endures . And our new favourite breakfast server , Charlie on The Terrace . Already counting the days until we return . Also very lovely to experience sunrise and the regular dolphins swimming by from the sea facing garden cabana . I just need to win the lottery to stay in that amazing Presidential suite !
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6/10 Good

Oyster Box - Disappointing Stay

The service from staff and overall friendliness of the staff is outstanding. The hotel itself leaves alot to be desired. The rooms are small and everything is crammed into this small space. The set up is old and outdated with take away from the appeal of the hotel. The rooms are not cleaned properly and we often found slithering insects/worms on the floor. The Ocean Terrace - the food was good, not outstanding but my main issues is that staff are not knowledgeable on the wine list or dishes offered. The seating seems to be subjective as on my 1st visit, I was seated right at the door of the hotel. This was uncomfortable. The 2nd night, I was seated under the broken roof, again not ideal. All restaurants close at 10pm even for hotel guests, this is another major issue. When I compare this to the Saxon which is similar in pricing then this hotel is a rip off. The Saxon Hotel is miles ahead on every aspect.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay, perfect time for our family
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this hotel was excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!