The Oyster Box Hotel - Umhlanga

$$$$||View on mapUmhlanga, South Africa2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, South Africa, 4319|
9.4
Perfect
|75 photos
Check rooms and rates
Check-in
Select date
Check-out
Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room
The Oyster Box Hotel - Umhlanga
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, South Africa, 4319·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Location9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Facilities9.5
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families26%
Groups9%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Location9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Facilities9.5
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families26%
Groups9%
Solo9%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of rooms:84
Price calendar
Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Rooms and availability

Junior Cabanas
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Family King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Presidential Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
Show 9 more room typesLess

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

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
Show all facilitiesHide facilities

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

2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, South Africa, 4319
Address
The address has been copied.
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, South Africa, 4319
Map view
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, South Africa, 4319
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Beach
uMhlanga Main Beach
100 yd
Harbor
Whalebone Pier
100 yd
14 Chartwell Drive Shop 5b
Makiwa Gallery
100 yd
16 Chartwell Drive
Africa Art Gallery
100 yd
Mall
Granada Square
100 yd
Unit 205 Granada Square
Mindgame Escape
100 yd
Night club
Raffles Night Club
100 yd
Restaurant
The Grill Room
100 yd
Restaurant
The Lighthouse Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Palki, Umhlanga Rocks
100 yd
Restaurant
The Sugar Club
100 yd
Restaurant
Palm Court
100 yd
Restaurant
The Oyster Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
elements cafe bar
100 yd
Restaurant
The Vista Terrace
100 yd
Restaurant
Life Savours
100 yd
Restaurant
Lord Prawn
100 yd

Reviews of The Oyster Box Hotel

The essence·from guest reviews·past 2 years

We read 764 guest reviews so you don’t have to

One honest summary, pulled from every verified stay—no scrolling through hundreds of reviews.

Guests say: exceptional stay
rated 9+
4.8/ 5
106 reviews
9.4/ 10
930 reviews
4.7/ 5
259 reviews
9.8/ 10
27 reviews
Check rooms and rates
Check-in
Select date
-
Check-out
Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room