9.6 / 10 Guest Rating

The Oyster Box

Name: The Oyster Box
Address: 2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320, Umhlanga, ZA
Rating: 9.6

2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320, Umhlanga, ZA

from US$811 / night

About the Property

Welcome to The Oyster Box, your luxurious beachside retreat in picturesque Umhlanga.

Indulgent Spa & Recreation
Unwind at our full-service spa offering an array of rejuvenating massages and facials. Enjoy outdoor relaxation with 2 sparkling pools, a state-of-the-art health club, and a soothing sauna for that perfect escape.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite Indian cuisine at The Ocean Terrace or relish 24-hour in-room dining. Complement your meals with refreshing beverages from our poolside bar and explore our diverse selection of snacks at the coffee shop.

Comfort & Connectivity
Experience modern luxury in our air-conditioned rooms, each featuring private patios, Smart TVs, and complimentary internet access. With valet parking and thoughtful concierge services, your stay will be seamless and stress-free.

Don't miss out on the chance to experience the elegance and charm of The Oyster Box—book your stay today!

Facilities & Amenities

Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

Fitness facilities

Proposal/romance packages available

Arcade/game room

Electric car charging station

No single-use plastic straws

Comprehensive recycling policy

Health club

No single-use plastic stirrers

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in

Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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).

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Guests

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

6 rates found

Classic Sea Facing Room (King/Twin) - Photo 1

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Classic Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

1 King Bed291-sq-foot room, patio with sea views Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Low-height counters and sinkEco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

27 m2

Sleeps 3

1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Classic Sea Facing Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$1,013.46

$810.77

Includes taxes & fees

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Sea Facing Cabana (King)

1 King Bed388-sq-foot room, patio with sea views Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Height-adjusted amenities, grab bar in bathtub, raised toilet seat, low-height view port in door, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, low-height bed, accessible bathtub, bathroom emergency pull cord, roll-in shower, wheelchair accessible, low-height counter and sink, low-height door lock, wheelchair-width doorways, and tile flooring in roomEco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

36 m2

Sleeps 3

1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Sea Facing Cabana

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$1,689.25

$1,351.4

Includes taxes & fees

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Luxury Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

1 King Bed323-sq-foot room, patio with sea views Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Low-height counters and sinkEco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

30 m2

Sleeps 3

1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Luxury Sea Facing Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$1,272.6

$1,018.08

Includes taxes & fees

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Sea Facing Family Room

1 Twin Bed388-sq-foot room, patio with sea views Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Low-height counters and sinkEco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

36 m2

Sleeps 4

1 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Family Room with Sea View

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$1,689.25

$1,351.4

Includes taxes & fees

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Luxury Sea Facing Suite

1 King Bed592-sq-foot room, patio with sea views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Low-height counters and sinkEco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

55 m2

Sleeps 3

1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Sea Facing Luxury Suite

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$2,241.64

$1,793.31

Includes taxes & fees

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Superior Garden Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

1 King Bed1130-sq-foot room, patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Low-height counters and sinkEco-friendly - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

105 m2

Sleeps 4

1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Superior Garden Villa

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$2,241.64

$1,793.31

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9.6

Exceptional103 verified reviews

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 18, 2026

"We’ve now ticked the “Oyster” box!"

Exceptional

9.0

Iconic hotel that lives up to its reputation. Perfect location and attentive, friendly staff. Rooms extremely comfortable and immaculate.

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 13, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

Pleasant staff. Exceptional service

Pillows were not comfortable.

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Connector44541662231DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL

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Friends getaway

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 12, 2026

"Oyster Box High Tea"

Exceptional

10.0

Attending the High Tea at The Oyster Box was an absolutely beautiful and elegant experience from start to finish. The setting itself is breathtaking, with a timeless charm that makes you feel as though you’ve stepped into something truly special. What made the experience even more memorable was the exceptional service we received from Nonto. She took the time to carefully explain everything about the High Tea, making us feel completely at ease and well looked after. Her warm, friendly manner and attention to detail did not go unnoticed — she was simply wonderful. Every element, from the presentation of the treats to the overall atmosphere, was refined and thoughtfully done. It was a truly delightful experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something elegant and memorable.

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Linda

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 10, 2026

"A short stay to celebrate a birthday - nothing better !!"

Exceptional

10.0

Best Luxury Hotel

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Franz

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 8, 2026

"Perfekter Aufenthalt. Ein super Erlebnis."

Exceptional

10.0

Alles perfekt!

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MATSHEPO

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 7, 2026

"The plan was to go the mall but because I was enjoying the pool site I didn't even go to the mall"

Exceptional

10.0

Everything

Pick season it get full by the pool but the guys managed to create something for me for that Thank you Thabiso the darker one because they are 2 and his friend ❤️

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Lars

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Apr 7, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

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The Oyster Box

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

Check Room Availability

Available Rooms

Classic Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

Amenities

Sea Facing Cabana (King)

Amenities

Luxury Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

Amenities

Sea Facing Family Room

Amenities

Luxury Sea Facing Suite

Amenities

Superior Garden Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

Amenities

Guest Reviews

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"We’ve now ticked the “Oyster” box!"

"Exceptional"

"Exceptional"

"Exceptional"

"Excellent"

"Oyster Box High Tea"

"A short stay to celebrate a birthday - nothing better !!"

"Perfekter Aufenthalt. Ein super Erlebnis."

"The plan was to go the mall but because I was enjoying the pool site I didn't even go to the mall"

"Exceptional"