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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 beach 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 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. 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
- Satellite TV service
- 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
- 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
Dining
THE OCEAN TERRACE
With its unobstructed sea views, signature candy-stripe decor and wide-ranging menu of bistro-style plates, The Ocean Terrace has become a firm favorite with both in-house guests and local visitors, who return time and again to enjoy family-friendly al fresco dining in sunny Umhlanga.
The extensive menu offers something for every palate, with a well-priced selection of dishes inspired by both the freshest local produce and South Africa's diverse culinary heritage. Seafood is a particular specialty, while wood-fired pizzas and the famous Curry Buffet add even more choice for diners.
The Ocean Terrace offers a generous breakfast buffet (open to resident guests and visitors, on reservation) daily, with an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner.
THE PALM COURT
Beneath waving fans and crystal chandeliers imported from England - they once hung in the Savoy Hotel -The Palm Court is the memorable setting for leisurely High Tea at The Oyster Box. With the resident pianist tickling the ivories High Tea is a sophisticated affair; the buffet table is laid generously with platters of both sweet and savory treats.
Local culinary traditions are celebrated in the crisp samosas and fragrant chili bites, while Bea Tollman’s much-loved ‘Chicken Mayo’ sandwich, coated with flaked almonds, is a perennial favorite with guests old and new. Those with a sweet tooth will love the delicate buttermilk apple crumble, chocolate tarts and the teatime classic; fresh scones with cream and preserves.
High Tea in The Palm Court is hosted daily, and both resident guests and visitors are welcome.
THE GRILL ROOM
For more than 70 years The Grill Room has been a beacon of gracious service and elegant cuisine, a destination for celebrations and occasions. For marking milestones and forging lifelong memories. Today, under the culinary leadership of our Executive Chef, The Grill Room delivers a sophisticated fine dining experience that blends classical continental cuisine with the bountiful produce and vibrant hospitality of Africa.
The menu offers a combination of classic plates created by Bea Tollman, president and founder of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, alongside signature dishes and contemporary creations. Adding a delicate flourish of culinary theatre to the experience, a signature of The Grill Room is the authentic Gueridon service that sees certain dishes prepared and plated tableside.
The adjoining vinoteque offers an award-winning wine list, with an impressive collection of venerable South African estates alongside a focused collection of international wines.
THE LIGHTHOUSE BAR
With a wide rooftop terrace offering breathtaking coastal views, The Lighthouse Bar is hailed as one of the best bars in Umhlanga. Look forward to regular live music performances as you discover the extensive menu of light meals, snack platters, fine wines and sundowner cocktails. Be sure to try the signature cocktail at The Oyster Box, the Umhlanga Schling, made with cane spirit and cane sugar. While the terrace tables are the most popular option, on match days the big-screen TVs always attract a crowd to enjoy the game.
Open daily from 10am - 11pm.
Children under 12 years old are not permitted in The Lighthouse Bar.
THE CHUKKA BAR
An icon of The Oyster Box, The Chukka Bar has occupied the same position in the hotel for more than half a century. Filled with polo memorabilia, The Chukka Bar is beloved for its timeless charm, cozy atmosphere and impressive collections of specialist beers, single malt whiskies and imported cigars. With a comfortable bar counter and cozy leather couches, this convivial corner of the hotel has become a firm favorite with locals.
Open daily from 8am - 11pm.
THE OYSTER BAR
Whether it’s for a mid-morning coffee, indulgent sushi and seafood lunch or impromptu pre-dinner drinks, The Oyster Bar has become one of the most popular places to meet at The Oyster Box. Take a seat at the marble bar counter or sink into a banquette with a sea view to enjoy the tantalizing tastes of The Oyster Bar. The bar also hosts the exclusive Wine Cellar table, available for private dinners, corporate functions, and bespoke celebrations.
Open daily from 7am - 11pm.
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) - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi