The Oyster Box Hotel - Umhlanga
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5-star oceanfront hotel overlooking the Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean
Rooms & Suites
The Oyster Box offers 86 individually decorated rooms, suites, and villas, some with private patios or plunge pools. Each room includes handcrafted furnishings and premium amenities. The hotel provides a high staff-to-guest ratio for attentive service.
Dining
The Ocean Terrace serves a legendary breakfast buffet with freshly plucked oysters and a renowned curry buffet. The Grill Room offers fine dining in a classic setting, and three bars include the rooftop Lighthouse Bar with panoramic ocean views. The Oyster Bar and the vintage-style Chukka Bar provide additional dining and drink options.
Wellness & Recreation
The award-winning spa offers signature treatments and holistic wellness therapies in a setting with lush tropical gardens. The hotel has two swimming pools, a private cinema, and a well-equipped gym. Guests can also use the spa facilities, including a hammam, fitness/spa locker rooms, and spa lounge.
Family & Children
The Oyster Box provides a dedicated holiday club for children, a kids' club, and babysitting services. The hotel offers a children's playground, an indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Strollers are available, and the hotel has a kids' buffet and kids' meals.
Dining & Entertainment
The Ocean Terrace is known for its famous curry and seafood buffets, and the Grill Room offers fine dining in a classic setting. Three bars include the rooftop Lighthouse Bar with panoramic ocean views, the Oyster Bar, and the vintage-style Chukka Bar. The hotel also has a private cinema and offers live music and themed dinner nights.
- Rooms: 86 individually decorated rooms, suites, and villas
- Dining: Legendary breakfast buffet with freshly plucked oysters
- Wellness: Award-winning spa with nature-inspired treatments
- Entertainment: Private cinema and live music performances
- Family: Dedicated holiday club and kids' club
- Location: Overlooking the Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
Infinity pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby stroller
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Turkish bath
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Patio
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about The Oyster Box Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 470 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | King Shaka International, DUR |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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