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The Oyster Box

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Hotel Highlights

Welcome to The Oyster Box, a luxurious 5-star hotel nestled along the stunning beachfront of Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa. This opulent hotel offers a myriad of amenities to enhance your stay, including a lavish spa, outdoor swimming pool, and Turkish/Steam bath. You’ll also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and live music performances during your visit. The hotel is conveniently situated just 9.6mi from the city center, allowing for easy access to Durban’s vibrant culture and attractions.

Bed in The Oyster Box
Balcony/Terrace, Bed in The Oyster Box

Rooms

Classic Room with Garden View in The Oyster Box

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1 King Size Bed

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345 sqft

Classic, King Size, Garden View

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

Welcome to our Classic Triple Room with a charming garden view, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. The room boasts a spacious 344 sqft area, a king size bed, and a private balcony, ensuring a comfortable stay with modern amenities like WiFi and air conditioning.

Classic Room with Sea View in The Oyster Box

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1 King Size Bed

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290 sqft

Classic, Sea View

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Wifi

Enjoy breathtaking sea views from this spacious 291 sqft triple room. Unwind in a comfortable king-size bed and relax on the balcony. Includes WiFi, air conditioning, and free toiletries.

Family Room with Sea View in The Oyster Box

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2 Bunk Beds

1 King Size Bed

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390 sqft

Family, King Size, Sea View

Balcony

Wifi

Minibar

Air conditioning

Experience breathtaking views of the sea in our Suite Family Room, 388 sqft in size. With 2 bunk beds and 1 king size bed, it comfortably accommodates 2 adults and 2 children, and offers amenities like free toiletries, Wi-Fi, and a private balcony.

Discover More

Indulge in a relaxing retreat at The Oyster Box, where you can unwind in the serene surroundings of the beach and take advantage of the hotel’s kid-friendly amenities, such as the free kids' club and babysitting services. You can savor exquisite cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant or enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar. The hotel offers free parking and is pet-friendly, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience for all guests.

With 990 glowing reviews, The Oyster Box is a popular choice for travelers seeking a luxurious beachfront escape in Durban. Book your stay at this elegant hotel and immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of South Africa’s breathtaking coastline.

View (from property/room) in The Oyster Box
View (from property/room) in The Oyster Box

Experience the Best

After enjoying a rejuvenating spa treatment or lounging by the outdoor pool with a picturesque view, treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure at one of the hotel’s exquisite restaurants. The Ocean Terrace offers a delightful mix of Indian, Pizza, Seafood, and Local cuisine, perfect for those with diverse palates. If you’re in the mood for a more traditional dining experience, head over to the Grill Room, known for its sophisticated ambiance and delectable dishes. Additionally, the 24-hour Palm Court provides a versatile dining option, offering local cuisine at any hour of the day - a convenient choice for late-night cravings.

Bed in The Oyster Box
Bed in The Oyster Box

Plan Your Stay

For a truly enchanting experience, indulge in the time-honored tradition of High Tea at the Palm Court. Savor delicate pastries and delightful sandwiches while basking in the elegant atmosphere. The hotel's dining options cater to a variety of tastes and moods, ensuring that every guest can find their perfect dining experience.

The Oyster Box provides guests with a hassle-free payment experience, accepting major credit cards including Mastercard, Visa, Diners Club, American Express, and UnionPay, making it convenient for travelers to settle their bills with ease. With an array of dining choices and convenient payment options, The Oyster Box aims to create a seamless and delightful experience for all guests.

Restaurant/places to eat in The Oyster Box
Restaurant/places to eat in The Oyster Box

Amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa and wellness centre/facilities in The Oyster Box
Spa and wellness centre/facilities in The Oyster Box

Pools

Outdoor, Adults only

All season, Infinity, Shallow end, With view

Outdoor, All ages

All season, Infinity, Shallow end, With view

Swimming pool in The Oyster Box
Swimming pool in The Oyster Box

Restaurants

Grill Room

Traditional, Romantic, International

The Ocean Terrace

Family Friendly, Traditional, Indian, Pizza, Seafood, Local, 0

Palm Court (High Tea)

Family Friendly, Traditional, International, 0

Buffet breakfast in The Oyster Box
Restaurant/places to eat in The Oyster Box
Restaurant/places to eat, Bed in The Oyster Box
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Oyster Box in Umhlanga. We enjoyed our first few nights so much that we decided to book extra nights on our way home—it was that amazing! The service here is truly second to none. The attention to detail and hospitality were simply outstanding and made our visit unforgettable. A special mention goes to Letho, one of the waitresses during breakfast—she was incredible and truly went above and beyond, leaving a lasting impression on us. Vivian, our chauffeur driver, was excellent, making every journey seamless and enjoyable. However, it feels unfair to single out individuals because, as you move through the hotel, every single person contributes to the exceptional experience. From the bell boys, concierge, front desk, and hostesses at lunch to the waiters, waitresses, musicians, and management—everyone is so warm and friendly, creating an atmosphere of true hospitality. The service around the pool during the day was also outstanding. We were blown away when the team organized a thoughtful gift for a friend within just five minutes—an example of their incredible efficiency and care. Our 16-month-old daughter was treated like family, and it was heartwarming to see how much the team engaged with her, letting her explore and run around freely. We also adored Skabenga, the resident house cat! He was so sweet to our daughter, who absolutely loved him. The fact that dogs are also welcome at the hotel made the whole experience feel even more like home. And of course, the cheeky monkeys added their own charm!

Michaela

We stayed at The Oyster Box for this year’s Comrades marathon, and had a truly brilliant time. The hotel itself is very special - deeply steeped in history, in a great location and with top notch facilities. We thoroughly enjoyed the view over the sea and THAT light house from our room, some great spa treatments and exquisite dining (we would definitely recommend a dinner at The Grill Room, but also very much enjoyed the fabulous sea food platter in the main restaurant). However, the most distinguishing feature of them all might be the truly marvellous staff, who went out of their way to make our stay truly special. Be it Kishan at the concierge desk, Calum in the dining room or the entire crew of drivers, no quirky ask was too much (extra bagels with peanut butter and honey for pre race breakfast at 3am? No problem!), everybody was extremely friendly and welcoming and always happy to go the extra mile. We have made very fond memories during our time at The Oyster Box and have already booked our next visit!

Angelique

The level of service was impeccable. Upon arrival, we were greeted with hot towels and sparkling wine. All of the staff were welcoming and seemed to go out of their way to be helpful — Especially the head Concierge (Kishan?)who advised us with a variety of issues and even mailed a large package back to the States for us! The hotel was beautiful, the breakfast buffet had everything you could ever want and all while enjoying a breathtaking oceanfront view. The restaurant staff at breakfast was wonderful. Despite it being a large hotel they knew us by name and we had many great conversations. After returning to the hotel from a four-day trip to Lesotho we were upgraded to a room with an oceanfront view which we greatly enjoyed. We also treated ourselves to massages in the well appointed spa which were expertly done and the atmosphere perfect.

Valentino

I was with my friend, and we were celebraing her birthday. First of all the location is perfect for any kind of celebration as its on the beach ⛱️. The service is out of this world. The staff made it a point that my friend had the best birthday, and went all out to send complimentary bubbly and birthday card to our room. They made it very special....The food is excellent 👌. They have complimentary shuttle to drive safely within 5 km of the hotel, anytime of the day...5' star shuttle for that matter...Oyster Box is indeed the pinnacle of luxury holidaying, I would recommend it to anyone who wants luxury living. I will definitely be back.

Maureen

Our stay was super! The Oyster Box Hotel is wonderful and their staff are excellent. Particular mention has to be made of Tracy the lady who seated us at breakfast each morning. So friendly and helpful and sweet. All the wait staff were great and the pool guys went out of their way to assist and bring towels and drinks and even iced water mist bottles as it was extremely hot. (Although we don't have little ones, I noted that the lifeguards spent hours with the children at the pool each day whilst keeping an eye out on all). Breakfast was a delight each morning and our room was spacious, quiet and lovely.

Debra

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Oyster Box in Umhlanga. We enjoyed our first few nights so much that we decided to book extra nights on our way home—it was that amazing! The service here is truly second to none. The attention to detail and hospitality were simply outstanding and made our visit unforgettable. A special mention goes to Letho, one of the waitresses during breakfast—she was incredible and truly went above and beyond, leaving a lasting impression on us. Vivian, our chauffeur driver, was excellent, making every journey seamless and enjoyable. However, it feels unfair to single out individuals because, as you move through the hotel, every single person contributes to the exceptional experience. From the bell boys, concierge, front desk, and hostesses at lunch to the waiters, waitresses, musicians, and management—everyone is so warm and friendly, creating an atmosphere of true hospitality. The service around the pool during the day was also outstanding. We were blown away when the team organized a thoughtful gift for a friend within just five minutes—an example of their incredible efficiency and care. Our 16-month-old daughter was treated like family, and it was heartwarming to see how much the team engaged with her, letting her explore and run around freely. We also adored Skabenga, the resident house cat! He was so sweet to our daughter, who absolutely loved him. The fact that dogs are also welcome at the hotel made the whole experience feel even more like home. And of course, the cheeky monkeys added their own charm!

Michaela

We stayed at The Oyster Box for this year’s Comrades marathon, and had a truly brilliant time. The hotel itself is very special - deeply steeped in history, in a great location and with top notch facilities. We thoroughly enjoyed the view over the sea and THAT light house from our room, some great spa treatments and exquisite dining (we would definitely recommend a dinner at The Grill Room, but also very much enjoyed the fabulous sea food platter in the main restaurant). However, the most distinguishing feature of them all might be the truly marvellous staff, who went out of their way to make our stay truly special. Be it Kishan at the concierge desk, Calum in the dining room or the entire crew of drivers, no quirky ask was too much (extra bagels with peanut butter and honey for pre race breakfast at 3am? No problem!), everybody was extremely friendly and welcoming and always happy to go the extra mile. We have made very fond memories during our time at The Oyster Box and have already booked our next visit!

Angelique

The level of service was impeccable. Upon arrival, we were greeted with hot towels and sparkling wine. All of the staff were welcoming and seemed to go out of their way to be helpful — Especially the head Concierge (Kishan?)who advised us with a variety of issues and even mailed a large package back to the States for us! The hotel was beautiful, the breakfast buffet had everything you could ever want and all while enjoying a breathtaking oceanfront view. The restaurant staff at breakfast was wonderful. Despite it being a large hotel they knew us by name and we had many great conversations. After returning to the hotel from a four-day trip to Lesotho we were upgraded to a room with an oceanfront view which we greatly enjoyed. We also treated ourselves to massages in the well appointed spa which were expertly done and the atmosphere perfect.

Valentino

I was with my friend, and we were celebraing her birthday. First of all the location is perfect for any kind of celebration as its on the beach ⛱️. The service is out of this world. The staff made it a point that my friend had the best birthday, and went all out to send complimentary bubbly and birthday card to our room. They made it very special....The food is excellent 👌. They have complimentary shuttle to drive safely within 5 km of the hotel, anytime of the day...5' star shuttle for that matter...Oyster Box is indeed the pinnacle of luxury holidaying, I would recommend it to anyone who wants luxury living. I will definitely be back.

Maureen

Our stay was super! The Oyster Box Hotel is wonderful and their staff are excellent. Particular mention has to be made of Tracy the lady who seated us at breakfast each morning. So friendly and helpful and sweet. All the wait staff were great and the pool guys went out of their way to assist and bring towels and drinks and even iced water mist bottles as it was extremely hot. (Although we don't have little ones, I noted that the lifeguards spent hours with the children at the pool each day whilst keeping an eye out on all). Breakfast was a delight each morning and our room was spacious, quiet and lovely.

Debra

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Oyster Box in Umhlanga. We enjoyed our first few nights so much that we decided to book extra nights on our way home—it was that amazing! The service here is truly second to none. The attention to detail and hospitality were simply outstanding and made our visit unforgettable. A special mention goes to Letho, one of the waitresses during breakfast—she was incredible and truly went above and beyond, leaving a lasting impression on us. Vivian, our chauffeur driver, was excellent, making every journey seamless and enjoyable. However, it feels unfair to single out individuals because, as you move through the hotel, every single person contributes to the exceptional experience. From the bell boys, concierge, front desk, and hostesses at lunch to the waiters, waitresses, musicians, and management—everyone is so warm and friendly, creating an atmosphere of true hospitality. The service around the pool during the day was also outstanding. We were blown away when the team organized a thoughtful gift for a friend within just five minutes—an example of their incredible efficiency and care. Our 16-month-old daughter was treated like family, and it was heartwarming to see how much the team engaged with her, letting her explore and run around freely. We also adored Skabenga, the resident house cat! He was so sweet to our daughter, who absolutely loved him. The fact that dogs are also welcome at the hotel made the whole experience feel even more like home. And of course, the cheeky monkeys added their own charm!

Michaela

We stayed at The Oyster Box for this year’s Comrades marathon, and had a truly brilliant time. The hotel itself is very special - deeply steeped in history, in a great location and with top notch facilities. We thoroughly enjoyed the view over the sea and THAT light house from our room, some great spa treatments and exquisite dining (we would definitely recommend a dinner at The Grill Room, but also very much enjoyed the fabulous sea food platter in the main restaurant). However, the most distinguishing feature of them all might be the truly marvellous staff, who went out of their way to make our stay truly special. Be it Kishan at the concierge desk, Calum in the dining room or the entire crew of drivers, no quirky ask was too much (extra bagels with peanut butter and honey for pre race breakfast at 3am? No problem!), everybody was extremely friendly and welcoming and always happy to go the extra mile. We have made very fond memories during our time at The Oyster Box and have already booked our next visit!

Angelique

The level of service was impeccable. Upon arrival, we were greeted with hot towels and sparkling wine. All of the staff were welcoming and seemed to go out of their way to be helpful — Especially the head Concierge (Kishan?)who advised us with a variety of issues and even mailed a large package back to the States for us! The hotel was beautiful, the breakfast buffet had everything you could ever want and all while enjoying a breathtaking oceanfront view. The restaurant staff at breakfast was wonderful. Despite it being a large hotel they knew us by name and we had many great conversations. After returning to the hotel from a four-day trip to Lesotho we were upgraded to a room with an oceanfront view which we greatly enjoyed. We also treated ourselves to massages in the well appointed spa which were expertly done and the atmosphere perfect.

Valentino

I was with my friend, and we were celebraing her birthday. First of all the location is perfect for any kind of celebration as its on the beach ⛱️. The service is out of this world. The staff made it a point that my friend had the best birthday, and went all out to send complimentary bubbly and birthday card to our room. They made it very special....The food is excellent 👌. They have complimentary shuttle to drive safely within 5 km of the hotel, anytime of the day...5' star shuttle for that matter...Oyster Box is indeed the pinnacle of luxury holidaying, I would recommend it to anyone who wants luxury living. I will definitely be back.

Maureen

Our stay was super! The Oyster Box Hotel is wonderful and their staff are excellent. Particular mention has to be made of Tracy the lady who seated us at breakfast each morning. So friendly and helpful and sweet. All the wait staff were great and the pool guys went out of their way to assist and bring towels and drinks and even iced water mist bottles as it was extremely hot. (Although we don't have little ones, I noted that the lifeguards spent hours with the children at the pool each day whilst keeping an eye out on all). Breakfast was a delight each morning and our room was spacious, quiet and lovely.

Debra

Location

2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, 4320, South Africa

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