The Oyster Box, Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks

The Oysterbox Hotel in Umhlanga, 20 minutes drive from Durban.

Contact Details The Oyster Box +27 31 561 2233 reservations@oysterbox.co.za Web: www.oysterbox.co.za Our Rating out of 10 Enquire now View Rates

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The Oyster Box Hotel - OPENING SEPTEMBER 2009

 The Oysterbox Hotel's refurbishing includes:

• 78 brand new garden and sea-facing rooms and suites, several with balcony
• 8 Superior Garden Villas featuring private plunge pool, terrace, lounge and bar
• A magnificent split-level Presidential Suite with private rim-flow swimming pool, lounge and dining room for up to 10 people 

Opened in 1954, the Oyster Box is one of the region’s iconic and cherished Hotels. This landmark establishment is set on Umhlanga’s prestigious beach front, with tropical landscaped gardens and direct beach access. The Hotel is within easy access to Durban, the Midlands and Drakensberg mountains as well as game parks and historical battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal.

Meticulously refurbished, each luxury guest room and suite will be superbly designed to provide the utmost in comfort and style. The décor will be a combination of natural stones and woods, in simple elegance and complemented by soothing, light colours reflecting the different shades of the surrounding ocean and tropical vegetation.

All the original art work from the previous Oyster Box Hotel has been retained, and vibrant new art has been purchased from creative, talented artists in the KZN area.

Perfectly situated on the ocean’s edge, a brief 5 minutes walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, the Oyster Box Hotel is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Afro-chic Durban city centre, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centres…yet has a feeling of classical charm and elegance like nowhere else on earth.

Nearby tourist attractions of immense interest to travellers include Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Ushaka Marine World, Sun Coast casino, the historical Natal Midlands and majestic Drakensberg Mountains, as well as excellent big 5 game parks, lodges and historical battlefields.

For those wishing to play a few rounds on some of South Africa’s finest fairways excellent golf courses are a mere minutes drive away. And of course the new Moses Mabhida Stadium built for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup is within easy reach from the hotel.

From the moment the Oyster Box opened its doors in 1947 the hotel rapidly became one of Africa's best loved and most distinguished hotels. The combination of colonial charm, impeccable service, lush tropical gardens and breathtaking seaside setting swiftly gained it a reputation that was legendary the world over.

This iconic landmark has been lovingly refurbished to offer guests a vibrantly contemporary experience, whilst still evoking feelings, memories, and the warm nostalgia of days gone by. Meticulous attention to detail ensures that former guests will be delighted to discover the old glory has not just been retained, but carefully enhanced. All of the warm hospitality and gracious elegance which guests so fondly remember are harmoniously blended with a wealth of modern facilities and contemporary touches to satisfy today's most discerning of tourist, business person and honeymoon couple.

The Oyster Box, like its famous lighthouse, once again acts as a beacon of exceptional hospitality, luxurious accommodation and personal service unmatched in all Africa and the world at large.

The setting, the architecture, the décor, the cuisine – everything conspires to create a magical experience that affords a wealth of exceptionally pleasurable experiences and warm memories. Whether it's a complimentary glass of Oyster Box's signature iced tea which welcomes you on arrival, a relaxing treatment in the beautifully designed Oyster Box Spa, the way your children and pets are made to feel immediately at home, the chef's inspired selection of culinary delights, complementary transfers to the nearby shopping centre, or that long cool cocktail on the Oyster Bar terrace at the end of another blissful day under African skies, there’s no shortage of special moments you’ll fondly remember for a lifetime.

Setting the stage of magical memories
Sitting grandly on the dramatic shoreline of the Indian Ocean overlooking the iconic lighthouse of Umhlanga, the statuesque Oyster Box had become the truly perfect place for that special day. Occupying a special place in the hearts of the countless guests who had enjoyed its warmth, caring service and relaxed elegance since it first opening in 1947, for both intimate and large receptions and functions the Oyster Box Hotel remains to this day celebrated as having been the place for the finest celebrations and special occasions in the nation. No other hotel offered such a rich array of beauty of backdrop from elegant internal environments to the spectacular seaside views of the Indian Ocean.

Exceptional moments, exceptional memories. It happens at the Oyster Box

Exceptional cuisine in an exceptional setting
Whether enjoying sundowners while watching the mesmerizing waves of the Indian Ocean in the distance at the Lighthouse Bar, casual dining with friend at the Ocean Terraces, fine dining with that special someone at the Grill Room, or sinking into a comfortable armchair and swapping stories over a cold beer with a mate in the Chukka Bar, culinary experience of the Oyster Box Hotel is one which truly celebrates the palate.

A bouquet of entertainment choices offering an array of cross-cultural cuisine. Carefully crafted to meet the wishes and whims of guests from across the nation and world, the Oyster Box is proud to offer tasteful, ethnically inspired menus perfect for guests seeking anything from special fine dining occasions to simple, relaxed meals or just a small bite. Perfection for the palate. It happens at the Oyster Box.

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