The Oyster Box
Durban, South Africa (DUR)
Hotel Specials
NYC
Package Specials
Package Specials
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Classic Garden Room (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)
1 King Bed
344-sq-foot room, patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Classic Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)
1 King Bed
291-sq-foot room, patio with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Luxury Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)
1 King Bed
323-sq-foot room, patio with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Sea Facing Cabana (King)
1 King Bed
388-sq-foot room, patio with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, grab bar near toilet, height-adjusted amenities, wheelchair-width doorways, accessible bathtub, low-height door lock, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, roll-in shower, low-height counter and sink, wheelchair accessible, bathroom emergency pull cord, low-height view port in door, tile flooring in room, and low-height bed
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Sea Facing Family Room
1 Twin Bed
388-sq-foot room, patio with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Luxury Sea Facing Suite
1 King Bed
592-sq-foot room, patio with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Deluxe Sea Facing Suite (King/Twin)
1 King Bed
818-sq-foot room, patio with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Presidential Suite
2 King Beds
4844-sq-foot room, patio with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Superior Garden Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)
1 King Bed
1130-sq-foot room, patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Garden Villa Loft (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)
1 Twin Bed
689-sq-foot room, patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Junior Cabana (King)
1 King Bed
388-sq-foot room, patio with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Eco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Location
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.
Accommodation Details
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.
Restaurants, Lounges & Bars
Enjoy Indian cuisine at The Ocean Terrace, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Meetings & Conventions
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.
Entertainment & Activities
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).
Nearby
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
Ster-Kinekor Gateway - 2.5 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
The preferred airport for The Oyster Box is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible airport shuttle
- Airport transportation
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Banquet hall
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Beach umbrellas
- Biodegradable/compostable straws
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Children's club (free)
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Computer station
- Concierge services
- Conference center
- Couples/private dining
- Designated smoking areas
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Double-glazing on all windows
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Electric car charging station
- Elevator / Lift
- Energy-saving switches
- Fishing nearby
- Fitness Facility
- Food and water bowls
- Free WiFi
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free self parking
- Free valet parking
- Full-service spa
- Game Room
- Garden
- Gift Shop
- Grey water recycling system
- Handrails in hallways
- Handrails in stairways
- Health club
- Horse riding nearby
- Housekeeping on request
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- LED light bulbs
- Laundry Services
- Library/Video Library
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Luggage storage
- Meeting rooms
- No single-use plastic soda bottles
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Number of poolside bars - 1
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Picnic Area
- Pool sun loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Porter/bellhop
- Private picnics
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Sauna
- Shared refrigerator
- Showcase for local artists
- Snack bar/deli
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Tasting room
- Television in common areas
- Terrace
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Water-efficient toilets only
- Wedding Services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchairs available on site
- Windsurfing nearby
(*) = Free, some restrictions may apply