The Oyster Box Hotel - Umhlanga
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5-star oceanfront hotel overlooking Umhlanga Lighthouse
Rooms and Suites
The Oyster Box offers 86 individually decorated rooms, suites, and villas overlooking the Indian Ocean and Umhlanga Lighthouse. Each accommodation includes handcrafted furnishings and private patios or plunge pools on higher categories. Guests receive a legendary breakfast buffet featuring freshly plucked oysters and gourmet dishes.
Dining
The Ocean Terrace at the Oyster Box Hotel is known for its famous curry and seafood buffets. The Grill Room offers fine dining in a classic setting with a live music accompaniment. Three distinctive bars include the rooftop Lighthouse Bar serving signature cocktails with panoramic ocean views.
Wellness and Spa
The award-winning spa at the Oyster Box Hotel offers holistic wellness therapies inspired by nature. Treatments include full body massages, foot massages, and hammam experiences in a serene tropical garden setting. Guests also have access to a fitness centre, two swimming pools, and spa/wellness packages.
Family and Children
The Oyster Box is family-friendly with a dedicated holiday club for children including a kids' club and babysitting services. The hotel provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, board games, and movie nights in the private cinema. Two swimming pools, a pool with toys, and direct beach access ensure activities for all ages.
Location and Entertainment
The Oyster Box Hotel Umhlanga sits directly on Umhlanga's golden beach, steps from the iconic lighthouse. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and stand-up comedy performances. The hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service and free valet parking for guests.
- Location: Overlooking Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean
- Rooms: 86 individually decorated rooms, suites & villas
- Dining: Legendary curry buffet & classic Grill Room
- Wellness: Award-winning spa with nature-inspired treatments
- Family: Kids' club, private cinema & swimming pools
- Entertainment: Rooftop Lighthouse Bar with panoramic ocean views
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Infinity pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- 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
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- 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 centre
- 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
Essential information about The Oyster Box Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 347 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 19.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | King Shaka International, DUR |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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