The Oyster Box

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The Oyster Box

Entrance

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Entrance Evening

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Reception

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The Oyster Bar

Sushi Bar and delicious cocktails

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Sushi

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Private Wine Cellar

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The Clock Library

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Paraplegic Room

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Paraplegic Room Bathroom

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Paraplegic Room Veranda

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Classic Sea Facing Room

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Classic Sea Facing Bathroom Shower Only

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Luxury Sea Facing Room

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Family Room Downstairs

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Family Room Upstairs

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Superior Garden Villa

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Superior Garden Villa

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Presidential Suite

Bar

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Lounge

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View Main Bedroom

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Presidential Bathroom

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Presidential Bedroom

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Presidential Suite Terrace

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The Palm Court

High Tea

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The Palm Court

High Tea - Savories

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The Palm Court

High Tea

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The Ocean Terrace

Outside Seating

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Breakfast Buffet

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The Ocean Terrace

Curry Buffet

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Inside Seating

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Lunch

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Children making pizza

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Holiday Club

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Beach

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Cinema

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Cinema

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Signature image of Sea Facing Pool

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Sea Facing Pool

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Wide Exterior

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The Lighthouse Bar

Barman making cocktails

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Interior

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Sunset and cocktails with a sea view

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The Lighthouse Bar

Snack platter

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Skabenga

Hotel Resident Cat

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Hotel Resident Cat
Pet Friendly
The Grill Room

Fine Dining Restaurant

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Fine Dining Restaurant

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Fine Dining Restaurant

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The Colony Room

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Vinoteque

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Chefs Table

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The Chukka Bar

Cigar Lounge- Smoking Bar

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Garden Pool

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Garden Pool

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Gazebo

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The Spa

Reception

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The Spa

Spa pool

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The Spa

Couples Massage

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The Spa

Hammam

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Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, overlooking the historical Umhlanga lighthouse, The Oyster Box has long been one of South Africa’s best-loved and most distinguished hotels. This 86-room hotel is renowned for its generous hospitality, attentive service and exceptional cuisine. The elegant rooms, decorated with antiques, feature private balconies (many with sea views), flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and fresh fruit and flowers. Suites add separate lounges; some have private plunge pools. There's a complimentary buffet breakfast, a fine-dining restaurant and multiple eateries/bars. Other amenities include a spa with a hammam, an oceanfront outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's also a 24-seat cinema and a kids' activity programme.

The elegant Classic Garden Facing Rooms, all overlook the hotel’s lush, tranquil gardens.

Each charming Classic Sea Facing Room has a balcony that opens on to uninterrupted views of Umhlanga’s historic lighthouse and KwaZulu Natal’s breath-taking coastline. These rooms have a bath or shower and a single vanity.

Our beautifully appointed Luxury Sea Facing Rooms each offer a balcony that opens on to uninterrupted views of Umhlanga’s historic lighthouse and KwaZulu Natal’s breath-taking coastline. All rooms offer a double vanity feature in the bathrooms along with spacious separate shower and bath.

These beautiful Junior Cabanas are located on the lower ground level with stunning sea views and leading out onto the grassed area in front. All rooms consists of a four-poster king bed with an en-suite bathroom offering a shower and single vanity.

The stunning Sea Facing Cabanas present gorgeous king size Four Poster beds and are all located on the lower ground floor, boasting individual spacious balcony terraces and exceptional beachfront views.

The Oyster Box is designed for the absolute comfort of each family. There are 5 private Sea Facing Family Rooms, each with not only a master bedroom, but an additional room or loft for the younger members of the family.

Individually decorated, all of the striking and eclectic Sea Facing Suites comprise of one well-appointed bedroom with a lavish separate lounge

Individually decorated, the Sea Facing Deluxe Suites comprise of one bedroom with a luxurious separate lounge. The Deluxe suites are located on the lower ground and boast their own private plunge pools and terrace.

These spectacular Superior Garden Villas are nestled in the hotel’s lush gardens and all have an inviting private plunge pool, terrace, gorgeous lounge, complimented by a bar and an opulent spacious bathroom. 4 of the 8 villas can be converted into a 2 bed-roomed villa by reserving an additional Garden Villa Lofts.

Our pretty garden-facing Garden Villa Loft Rooms are available as separate accommodation or, with the combination of a Superior Garden Villa, ideal for the out-and-about visitor. Each room is individually and superbly decorated. All Garden Villa rooms offer a 4-charming king size Poster Bed and ample space.

The epitome of indulgence; this grandeur and stylish Presidential Suite is split over two exquisitely decorated levels and boasts a private elevator. The extravagantly decorated master bedroom includes a relaxing seating area and an intimate personal study. There are two lavish marble bathrooms – his and hers. Unparalleled sea views complimented by opulence and tranquillity beyond compare. Other incomparable features of this gracious suit include a private rim-flow swimming pool, an elegant lounge, and a tasteful dining room with seating for 8 guests, complimented further by a bar and a beautifully equipped kitchen. There is also an additional bedroom. This unrivalled décor incorporates white timber floors and marble and white Caesar stone.

RATING:

LANGUAGES:

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

TYPE:

Accommodation

CHECK-IN TIME:

14:00

CHECK-OUT TIME:

11:00

SPECIAL INTERESTS:

Beach / Coastal

Birding

Fishing

Golf

Gourmet

History & Culture

Leisure

Relaxation

Shopping

Watersports

Wine

PROPERTY FACILITIES:

24-hour Security

Bar

Business Centre

Conference Centre

Disability Services

Gym

Internet Access

Kiddies Club

Library

Malaria Free

Meal on Request

Mobile Connectivity

Pool

Restaurant

Secure Parking

Spa

ROOM FACILITIES:

Air Conditioning

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Disabled Rooms

Dressing Gowns

En-Suite

Fan

Heated Towel Rails

Heater

Internet

Mini Bar

Pure Cotton Linen

Safe

Satellite / Cable Television

Shower

Tea / Coffee

Television

Verandah

AVAILABLE SERVICES:

Airport Shuttle

Babysitting Service

Chauffer Service

Credit Card Facilities

Foreign Exchange

Laundry Service

Room Service

Room Service (24 hours)

ACTIVITIES ON SITE:

Bird Watching

Cooking Courses

Fine Dining

High Tea

Massages

Walks

ACTIVITIES NEARBY:

Adrenaline Activities

Battlefield Tours

Beach

Big 5

Bird Watching

Boat Cruises

Boating

Canoeing

Child Friendly Activities

Cooking Courses

Cultural Tours

Cycling

Deep Sea Fishing

Fishing

Game Viewing

General Sightseeing

Golf

Health and Fitness Centre

Helicopter Rides

Hiking

Historical Tours

Horse Riding

Jet Skis

Kayaking / Paddling

Mini Golf

Mountain Biking

Museums

Scuba Diving

Snorkeling

Squash Court

Surfing

Tennis Court

Windsurfing

Wine Tasting

FRIENDLY:

Business

Children

Disability

Honeymoon

Leisure

Luxury

Pet

Romance

Vegetarian

Weddings

GUIDANCE:

BAR Pricing

Disabled Access

Elderly Friendly

Honeymoon Suite Available

Interleading Rooms Available

Sole Use Available