The Oyster Box Hotel

The Oyster Box Hotel is a great start to a safari and beach vacation or a scenic tour. Beautifully positioned on the ocean's edge, the 5-star luxury award-winning boutique hotel and spa showcase its spectacular view of the Umhlanga Lighthouse and the warm Indian Ocean. 

The hotel has an elegance and classic charm, featuring 86 luxurious Rooms and Suites that offer a superior level of comfort that is suitable for leisure travelers, families and business travelers. Each room features a full en-suite bathroom, luxury bathroom amenities, heated towel rails, air conditioning, overhead fans, satellite tv's with movies on demand, in-room CD/DVD players, luxurious bathrobes and slippers, minibars, in-room safes, beach gear, a selection of current magazines and books, fresh fruit and flowers, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary high speed Wi-Fi connectivity. 

The beautifully designed garden-facing Loft Rooms are individually decorated with magnificent 4 poster king size beds and ample space for guests to relax and enjoy.

Classic Rooms all elegantly decorated and overlook the hotel's landscaped gardens, providing a serene space for guests to enjoy.

Each of the Classic Sea Facing Rooms feature a balcony that overlooks Umhlanga's iconic lighthouse and the beautiful swimming beach.

Luxury Sea Facing Rooms feature en-suite bathrooms with double vanities and large shower, as well as a balcony that opens onto views of Umhlanga’s iconic lighthouse and breathtaking swimming beach. 

Beautifully appointed Cabanas are situated on the lower ground level of the hotel and include luxurious king size four poster beds and individual terraces that look onto the water’s edge. 

Enjoying magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, individually decorated Sea Facing Suites offer the space and comfort of a luxurious bedroom with a stylishly decorated separate lounge area.

Located on the lower ground level are the Deluxe Suites which offer luxurious bedrooms, separate lounge areas, private plunge pools and terraces.

Offering an exceptional level of comfort for families is the five private Sea Facing Family Rooms, each featuring a master bedroom and an additional second bedroom (four with bunk beds and one loft with two single beds) for the younger children.

The Villas are positioned in the hotel's gardens and feature a lavish bathroom, private lounge and bar, and a terrace perfect for lounging. The villas can be converted into a 2 bed-roomed villa when reserving one of the Garden Villa Lofts.

The Presidential Suite is split over two levels and is accessible by a private elevator. The suite features a magnificent master bedroom with its own comfortable seating area and personal study, a second bedroom, two opulent marble bathrooms - one looking directly onto the ocean, a private rim-flow swimming pool, a private lounge, dining room with seating for 8 guests, a private bar and a well-equipped kitchen suitable for in-suite dining. 

The hotel facilities include a reception and lobby area, 2 swimming pools, a 24-seater cinema, kids holiday club, business center, fitness center, private wine cellar, three hotel bars, two restaurants and a full-service spa.

You have the option of enjoying either casual or fine dining in either the Ocean Terrace or Grill Room Restaurants. It is highly recommended that guests try the hotels' traditional high tea and authentic Durban curry buffet.

The Spa facilities include 6 dual and single treatment rooms, a traditional oriental heat experience, a tourmaline salon, a tranquility lounge, plunge pool, and health bar.

The hotel also offers guests a scheduled shuttle service to and from Gateway Shopping Mall daily.

Being a family-friendly establishment, you can expect to see the resident cat, Skabenga, and should you have your own four-legged 'family members', the hotel can accommodate them. 

A host of child-friendly touches are offered to families on check-in. Children under 12 years receive a backpack filled with a selection of essential holiday items such as fishing nets, beach balls and coloring books. In addition, each child is given a wrist-band which entitles them to a host of complimentary goodies during their stay, including a soft-drink, toffee-apple, milk-shake, ice-cream and candy-floss.

Nearby tourist attractions include the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, uShaka Marine World, the Sun Coast casino, the historical Natal Midlands and the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, as well as excellent big 5 game reserves, and KwaZulu-Natals’ famous historical battlefields.

The Oyster Box Hotel is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families looking for a luxurious beach getaway.