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The Oyster Box

Popular Amenities

Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
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The Oyster Box Room Options

Classic Room (Garden Facing)

344 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

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

291 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

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

323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

Room, 1 King Bed, Sea Facing

388 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

Family Room, Sea Facing (Sea Facing)

388 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Twin BedMore details

Luxury Suite, Sea Facing (Sea Facing)

592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

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

818 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details

Presidential Suite

4844 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King BedMore details

Superior Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

1130 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King BedMore details

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

689 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Twin BedMore details

Junior Room, 1 King Bed (Cabana)

388 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

About this property

The Oyster Box

Near Umhlanga Rocks Beach


When you stay at The Oyster Box in Umhlanga, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Umdloti Beach.


Make yourself at home in one of the 86 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.


Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).


Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Umhlanga Lighthouse - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Umhlanga Main Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Umhlanga Hospital - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Mount Edgecombe Country Club - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Sibaya Casino - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Beachwood Golf Course - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Japanese Gardens - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Umdloti Beach - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Durban Beach - 11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Golden Mile - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi

The preferred airport for The Oyster Box is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi



Languages

Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Zulu, French, Spanish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Pool
Parking
Restaurants
Business services
Bar
On Private Beach
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Room service

Parking and transportation

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

  • Airport transportation

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Parking (limited spaces)

  • Free self parking

  • Free valet parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

  • Snack bar/deli

  • 3 bars/lounges

  • A poolside bar

  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

  • Minibar

  • Restaurant dining guide

  • Grab bar near toilet

  • Bathroom grab bars

  • Grab bar in bathtub

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities

  • Television in common areas

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2

  • Television

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Conveniences

  • Gift shops or newsstand

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Luggage storage

  • In-room safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Porter/bellhop

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Housekeeping on request

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Business center

  • Meeting rooms

  • Number of meeting rooms - 1

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2

  • Number of poolside bars - 1

  • Beach umbrellas

  • Beach sun loungers

  • Pool sun loungers

  • Beach towels

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Free newspapers in lobby

  • Full-service spa

  • Spa treatment room(s)

  • Sauna

  • Parking (limited spaces)

  • Free newspaper

  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Languages spoken

  • Xhosa

  • Afrikaans

  • English

  • Zulu

  • French

  • Spanish

Families love it for

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 3

  • Beach sun loungers

  • Pool sun loungers

Activities nearby

  • Parking (limited spaces)

  • Free self parking

  • Free valet parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Elevator

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Internet access in public areas - high speed

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

  • Dial-up internet access

  • High-speed internet access

  • Access via exterior corridors

  • Accessible bathtub

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

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

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). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Children and extra beds

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 buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 495 for adults and ZAR 495 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 510 per vehicle (one-way)
  • 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 495.0 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 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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 12 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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