The Oyster Box
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.
Property Details
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).
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Grey water recycling system
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free WiFi
- Number of bars/lounges - 3
- Number of poolside bars - 1
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Energy-saving switches
- Accessible airport shuttle
- LED light bulbs
- Vegan menu options available
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Horse riding nearby
- Handrails in stairways
- Handrails in hallways
- Conference center
- Wheelchairs available on site
- Electric car charging station
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Laundry facilities
- Children's club (free)
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Double-glazing on all windows
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Tasting room
- Showcase for local artists
- Banquet hall
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Television in common areas
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Arcade/game room
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Wedding services
- Beach towels
- Water-efficient toilets only
- Private picnics
- Couples/private dining
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bellhop
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Library
- Housekeeping on request
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Terrace
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Airport transportation
- No single-use plastic straws
- Pool umbrellas
- No single-use plastic soda bottles
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
- Biodegradable/compostable straws
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- Shared refrigerator
- Designated smoking areas
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Food and water bowls
- Beach umbrellas
- Meeting rooms
- Windsurfing nearby
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Health club
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Full-service spa
- Children's toys
- Children's games
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Snack bar/deli
- Sauna
- Free self parking
- Free valet parking
- Beach sun loungers
- Computer station
- Pool sun loungers
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Check-in
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
- 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Other details
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.
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
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
- 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).
Hotel policies
General
- Professional property host/manager
- LGBTQ friendly
Pets
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets allowed
Resort fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Breakage deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay
Other charges
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 695 for adults and ZAR 695 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1045 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
- 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 950.0 per night