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The Oyster Box

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Serene escape with oceanic elegance

Stunning sea-facing views and beautiful decor create a warm, welcoming ambiance, perfect for a serene escape. Delight in a delicious oyster and sparkling wine breakfast buffet while spotting passing whales and dolphins along the Indian Ocean.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$804
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

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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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in uMhlanga, The Oyster Box is in the entertainment district and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umdloti Beach, while Durban Funworld and Durban Botanical Gardens are popular local attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our uMhlanga travel guide
Map
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320

What's nearby

  • A tall red and white lighthouse by the ocean with waves crashing against rocks.
    Umhlanga Lighthouse
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A rocky cliff with vegetation and a beach with people and tents.
    Oceans Mall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A wet promenade with a circular mosaic at the center and curved metal structures.
    Umhlanga Main Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A beach with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a ship in the distance.
    Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A collection of statues in a blue-lit environment.
    Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Radisson Blu
    3 min walk
  • Cafe 1999
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Tiger's Milk
    5 min walk
  • Butcher boys
    3 min walk

About this property

The Oyster Box

  • Luxury boutique hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
  • Located close to Gateway Theatre of Shopping, 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 body wrap, a body scrub and a manicure/pedicure 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, along 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), a gift shop and a banquet hall
    • 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

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: EarthCheck. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
  • The Oyster Box is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

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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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self 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 supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1947
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Some water is reused through 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number CMP62944

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)

Property class

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

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 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oyster Box on 18 Sept 2026 start from NZ$804, 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 2 mi (3 km) of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Umdloti Beach and Durban Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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