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The Oyster Box
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Overview
Property 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 luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Umdloti Beach. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 86 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Rooms have private patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch Smart televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Amenities 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). Dining 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. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Business, Other Amenities 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.
Airport:
DUR - King Shaka International Airport
Details
Amenities
- In-room climate control (heating)
- Premium bedding
- Electric kettle
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Patio
- Smart TV
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Access via exterior corridors
- Desk
- Premium TV channels
- Energy-saving switches
- LED light bulbs
- Soap
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- DVD player
- Slippers
- Wheelchair accessible
- Air conditioning
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Alarm clock
- Free newspaper
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Champagne service
- Desk chair
- Tile flooring in room
- Turndown service
- Grab bar - near toilet
- Pillow menu
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Minibar
- Wardrobe or closet
- Free wired internet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Ceiling fan
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Dial-up internet access
- High-speed internet access
- Restaurant dining guide
- Towels provided
- Highchair
- Bedsheets provided
- Raised toilet seat
- Low-height counters/sink
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 43
- Housekeeping on request
- In-room safe
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free bottled water
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bathtub or shower
- Child-size bathrobes
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Bathroom grab bars
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible bathtub
- Low-height bed
- Grab bar - in bathtub
- Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
- Lowered peephole/view port in door
- Lowered locks/deadbolt
- Pet-friendly room
- Shower only
Property Amenities
- 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
- 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
- Year Built - 1947
- Number of buildings/towers - 3
- Total number of rooms - 86
- Number of floors - 3
Policies
Know Before You Go- 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).
- 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.
Mandatory Fees and TaxesYou'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Breakage deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Recreation
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) - 20.6 km / 12.8 mi