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Bask in the warm glow near Gateway Theatre of Shopping or indulge in rejuvenating treatments like a facial and body wrap.

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine

Couples treatment room(s), Turkish bath/hammam, aromatherapy

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

VIP Access

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Bar
Pool
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Gym

includes taxes & fees

27 Mar - 28 Mar

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

3 bathrooms

450 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Superior Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

105 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Family Room, Sea Facing (Sea Facing)

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

36 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Single Bed

Luxury Suite, Sea Facing (Sea Facing)

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

55 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea Facing (Sea Facing)

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

76 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

64 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed (Cabana)

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

36 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Classic Room (Garden Facing)

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

32 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Sea Facing (Sea Facing)

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

27 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Sea Facing (Sea Facing)

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

30 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Sea Facing

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Smart TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

36 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included

About the area

2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

Umhlanga Lighthouse - 8 min walk
Umhlanga Main Beach - 8 min walk
Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 10 min walk
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 3 min drive
Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min drive

Getting around

Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Butcher Boys - Umhlanga - ‬4 min walk
‪Tiki Tonga - ‬3 min walk
‪Hooters - ‬2 min walk
‪Doppio Zero - ‬3 min walk
‪The George - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Oyster Box

Luxury boutique hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Located close to Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, The Oyster Box provides an airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Indulge in a facial, a hot stone massage and aromatherapy at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Indian cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

You'll also find perks such as:

2 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking and valet parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms and a gift shop
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 86 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.

More amenities include:

Highchairs and free infant beds
Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
Free toiletries and hairdryers
43-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

The Oyster Box is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Spanish, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 695 for adults and ZAR 695 for children
2 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Palm Court
The Grill Room
The Lighthouse Bar
The Ocean Terrace
The Oyster Bar

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Health club
Library
Sauna
TV in common areas
Wine tasting room

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's games
Children's toys
Free children's club
Free cot
Free supervised activities for children
Highchair
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Meeting room

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

6 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Spa open daily
Swedish massages
Turkish bath

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Tile flooring in room
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

Free cot
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Desk chair
Electrical adapters
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free daily newspapers
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Safe
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 1000, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of ZAR 1000 per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

12 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 950.0 per night.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Breakage deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 695 for adults and from ZAR 695 for children
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1045 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
Pet deposit: ZAR 1000 per night
Pet fee: ZAR 1000 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 950.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

This property uses a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Box Oyster

Oyster Box

Oyster Box Hotel

Oyster Box Hotel Umhlanga

Oyster Box Umhlanga

Oyster Box Umhlanga Rocks

The Oyster Box Hotel

The Oyster Box Umhlanga

Oyster Box Umhlanga Rocks

The Oyster Box Hotel Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Does The Oyster Box have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oyster Box?

As of 4 Mar,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oyster Box on 27 Mar,2025 start from S$513.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Oyster Box pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of ZAR 1000 per night and a fee of ZAR 1000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Oyster Box?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Oyster Box?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Oyster Box?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Oyster Box provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1045 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Oyster Box located?

Located in Umhlanga, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umdloti Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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