The Oysters Umhlanga Family Apartment

Location: 2 Lighthouse Road, Durban, za

Star Rating: 7.5 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• BBQ facilities
• Lift / Elevator
• Massage services
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Beach toys

Rooms Available

• Apartment

  This spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The apartment also provides guests with a barbecue. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a washing machine, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Bidet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Private apartment in building
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans

Guest Reviews

• Balram (8/5): -
• Johan (7/5): - Spacious
• Simon (7/5): Enjoy the beach and good weather - Close to beach Curtains and carpets dirty. Some lights not working. Tumble drier triped the electricity. Aircon in main bedroom leak water.
• Bonne (10/5): Fabulous - did not get in the car - Location is fantastic - owner was fast to respond on queries. The check in and check out were seamless. Furnishings were basic but very comfortable and we had everthing we needed. Staff at the apartments so friendly. Were not sure how to log into our TV accounts but just decided we did not need the TV
• Jennifer (7/5): - Great location and friendly staff Floor is actually more comfortable than the beds
• Chantel (1/5): I would never ever recommend this place to anyone! Stay away far away!! - Nothing it was Infested by cockroaches, entire Appartment outdated old, damp, geyser burst! I can go on and on! Everything yet what stood out most was that the entire Appartment was Infested with cockroaches that I had to kill over 10 all over our Appartment in our bed, kitchen, bathroom etc! Did not sleep at all!! Checked out early and left the place ASAP!!Worst stay in my life!
• Reuben (8/5): -
• Arifa (7/5): -
• Andre Wolfaardt (9/5): We love the location, it's close to everything , beautiful gardens, everything is maintained perfect -
• Kgomotso (10/5): - The view Nothing
• FAATIMA (1/5): - Absolutely AVOID - Rude Owner, False Advertising, and Maintenance Issues 🛑 and an Incredibly Rude Owner ​We recently stayed at this apartment, and our experience was terrible from start to finish. The owner's listing photos are not a true reflection of the current state of the unit—they are misleading and bordering on fraudulent. ​Key Issues During the Stay (9 PM - 12 PM): ​We checked in at 9:00 PM and were so appalled by the conditions that we checked out at exactly 12:00 PM the same night—a total stay of only 3 hours. ​Maintenance Failures: The air conditioning in the spare bedroom was non-functional upon arrival. ​Severe Cockroach Infestation: We encountered a significant issue with cockroaches in the unit immediately. We even had to go out and buy spray (Doom) to attempt to deal with the problem before realizing the unit was uninhabitable. ​Poor Cleanliness: The carpets were stained and clearly overdue for a deep clean. ​False Advertising: The overall condition is much worse than advertised. ​Owner's Unacceptable Response: ​When we submitted polite feedback, the owner's response was appalling, incredibly rude, and entirely dismissive. ​He refuses to even credit the money we were charged for an apartment we had to vacate after only three hours. ​Instead of apologizing, he tried to blame us for the faulty air conditioning, stating it would only leak if we set it "on a very low temp below 20 and all sliding doors are left open." This is nonsense, especially since one unit wasn't even working correctly. ​He aggressively threatened us with liability, stating we would be "liable for neglegence and cost for the repair." ​He denied the cleanliness issues, claiming the unit is "propper cleaned" and that cockroaches have "nothing to do with cleaningness.
• Tankiso (8/5): - Location, Rooms Rooms need fumigation. There were cockroaches in the fridge and beds
• DINESH JEENA (3/5): Not a very pleasant experience. - LOCATION Lot of issues especially in terms of cleanliness. Also ,we were charged R750 for Cleaning but only 1 of 3 days was the apartment cleaned.
• Priya (6/5): -
• Farheen (10/5): Lovely atmosphere - Close to the beach n malls
• Ayesha A (10/5): -
• Riaz (10/5): -
• Walter (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ida (6/5): Pleasant -
• Antoinette (10/5): Comfortable and convenient and tranquil - The location is central and walking distance from everything It was excellent. There was nothing we didn’t like
• Farai (7/5): Good - Great location. Good value for the price Sparcely furnished, dated, small beds, no condiments in the kitchen
• Philemon (6/5): Pleasant - We liked the location with the sea view and easy accessibility to all the social amenities. The attitude of the staff was amazing, from the main security gate to the receptionist on the ground floor. The bathrooms were nice and spacious . We were not fully informed of the in houses services eg the cleaning arrangement, etc. The quality in general was inferior for the type of accomodation, eg towels, toaster, iron, etc. In the kitchen, the utensils were not sufficient viz no scissors, pots without lids, toaster too small and bad quality, no plastic containers, fridge did not have side shelves for milk, drinks etc, no microwave food warming cover, tea cups were not sufficient, the plates and bowls were not enough and some with cracks, etc. The cheapest iron and toaster we have ever seen in our lives. In the bathroom, the shower rose was not working properly on arrival. It was replaced later after we had complained because there was a lot of water coming out of the shoer to the passage. The quality of the toilet paper! Who on earth in Umhlanga is still using 1 ply toilet paper! There was a crack in the main bathroom. The stoppers in the sinks were not closing. There were no small bins in the bathrooms.and bedrooms. In the bedrooms, the blinds were broken and not closing properly. The light from the passage was disturbing. The quality of pillows and the linen was disturbing. The towls had white stains and poor quality as well. There was one remote control for the air conditioners. The small bedroom one was not working. The quality of beds in both bedrooms was disappointing. There is room for improvement in the lounge and balcony. The top window in the lounge was not closing properly.
• Thandiwe (8/5): Very good - Parking space was too small
• Philly (10/5): Excellent and enjoyable! - everything nothing
• Jozel (3/5): Sad - The view. Place had a damp smell and like the carpets don't get cleaned. Apartment is dark with random furniture. Could be more thoughtout. Host is Rude and unaccomodating. The check in policy when booking Cleary states check in times however host whatsapps you info one day before check-in with extra fees for check in from 6pm which feels like a scam as it's not in policies when you book, When I had questioned this issue with host and refused to pay the host threating me to not let me and family in the premises. I tried to contact host one week in advance to cancel booking as I was hospitalized, which i had prove off and couldn't travel he was ,no responsive and forced the booking. People book places for realaxtion and stress free environments. The host made our stay awful and stressful. My family truly didn't even want to go there based on his attitude. I stayed in better units and this premises and was treated with respect and kindness.
• Lazarus (7/5): Good -
• Susanne (8/5): Short stay, so convenient. - The location was excellent - within walking distance to Butcher Boys (one of our favourite restaurants in uMhlanga). Gerrit - our host - was brilliant. His response to my calls or my whatsApp queries was fabulous and his instructions on how to get into the apartment were so easy. Thank you so much. The bed was very comfortable.
• Kholvadia (5/5): Passable -
• Tamsanqa (9/5): I would definitely come back to this wonderful place - It was awesome. We enjoyed it.
• Hedin (10/5): Exceptional - Location was great, and apartment was large enough space. Host was generous to let us in before check in. We had a lovely stay and beach is walking distance from apartment.
• Debbie (10/5): Exceptional - The location was awesum Nothing
• Gavin (8/5): Very good -
• Sadhika (9/5): It would be nice to get to the beach directly from the apartments - The view and location was perfect. A very relaxing enviroment
• Tracey (6/5): Excellent price but needs maintenance - The location was great as we had a function at the Beverly Hills Hotel. We had a sea view Cracks all over the place, ceiling, walls & tiles. Plug sockets hanging out of the walls. Dimmer switches missing. No mirror in the main bedroom or dressing area. Hairdryer nowhere to be found until after I had bought one. Found it in the kitchen cupboard above the tumble dryer just where you would expect it to be!! Dishwasher was stinky probably from lack of use. No tea towels. Mismatched glasses. Shortage of plates. Cracked mirror in 2nd bathroom, broken toilet seat. No coffee machine, had to buy a bodum. Water pressure was really bad but that happens. Coffee table was burnt & scuffed. No toiletries apart from little soaps which to me is not "toiletries".
• Karen (4/5): Very disappointing for the price. Property is in a state of gross neglect!!! - Location Poor condition. Needs maintenance desperately. Broken plugs, cracks, 7lights not working etc. etc.
• Sibusiso (8/5): Well organised and great location - Location Price
• Steven (6/5): Pleasant -
• Taflin (5/5): Passable - Good location Dated, property needs work, poor maintenance, there were not even double adapters to plug in side lamps next to bed, Hairdryer was broken and no plugs to plug it in apart from next to tv
• Douw (6/5): Ok for a short stay but did not live up to standard of the area where it is located. - Location, Location, Location. Easy access. Close to everything.Beautiful building and apartment. Very old furniture and poorly maintained apartment. Musty 2nd room. Did not live up to exterior appearance of complex.Very small parking.
• Vincent (9/5): Superb -
• Kelsey (7/5): Issue with water pressure otherwise a nice stay would come again - Nice stay, would come again Water pressure
• Annalie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ann (9/5): Superb -
• Nompomelelo (8/5): Very good -
• Anusha (8/5): Maintenance required - Excellent location..very neat and clean.Secure parking. The apartment could do with some minor improvements. Maintenance needs to be improved as well. The little stuff makes it frustrating like aircon remotes not working..no mirrors in the bedrooms..majority of the downlighters are fused making the apartment very dark...no washing up sponge or dishcloth provided. Otherwise all good
• Sagren (8/5): Very good - PEACE AND QUITE N/A
• Lazarus (9/5): Our stay was very pleasant - The apartment was clean and the property manager was friendly and accommodating. Nothing
• Anesh (7/5): Good - Peaceful. View Place needs a bit of maintenance but wasn't too bad
• Ambalika (10/5): Oyster apartments - Booked here to attend a function in Durban. Everything was perfect. Highly recommended and I will certainly come back. MASTER BEDROOM bathroom does not have a shower.
• Presley (10/5): Exceptional -
• Hamanth (9/5): great location, comfort and views from apartment -
• Riaaz (6/5): I LIKED THE PLACE BUT HATED THE FLAT A BIT,WISHED I TOOK A BETTER FLAT .FLAT NEEDS A LOT OF TLC - THE VIEW AND THE SPACE OF THE FLAT, THE PARKING WS GREAT. THE POOL WAS LOVELY THE BATHROOM SHOWER LEAKED A LOT AND THE SECOND ROOM HAD A BAD ODOUR
• Noor (4/5): Below standard for the price - location for the price it did not match the standard and Air condition never worked in the 2nd room
• Chantelle (9/5): Superb - Lovely flat, good location. Kids enjoyed the beach that is only a few minuets walk form flat and the pool. Host was very accommodating and friendly. Will definitely go back again. Wish I could have stayed longer.
• Carwen (10/5): wonderful escape - perfect location, the apartment is clean and comfortable I have no dislikes
• Taylor (10/5): Great place in Umhlanga -
• Chad (8/5): Had a lovely stay in the apartment. - nice view, great location, spacious apartment. the couches and beds could be a bit more comfortable. some soap for the kitchen/bathrooms would have been a nice touch and helpful.
• Thembeka (9/5): Superb -
• Evangelo (5/5): This apartment needs quite a bit of work to be rented out at the current rate the landlord wants! - Location was excellent as you’re walking distance to the heart of Umhlanga. The apartment needs a lot of maintenance. The carpets are dirty and there are huge cracks on almost all the walls. The main bedroom’s bed is the hardest most uncomfortable bed we’ve ever slept on. The vanity in the main bathroom is about to collapse. The curtains in the main bedroom hardly move. The second bedroom has a blind which lets in light from the outside building corridor. The kitchen is very sparsely equipped, no salad bowl, mixed and matched cutlery and glasses. Air-conditioners need to be serviced as they rattle and need duct tape to prevent them sounding like tractors. Some of the internal light switches are missing dimming knobs and a few lights don’t come on at all.
• Ilan (1/5): This unit was disgusting !! - The view from the balcony. The entire unit should have been fixed up before my family and I moved in. On arrival we noticed numerous cracks on the walls throughout, Some damp marks on the walls, missing light buttons on the walls. The kitchen cupboards were full of cockroaches. The aircon in the first room made a loud noise. Both aircons were stuck closed with duck tape. The locks leading out onto the balcony did not work. The main door key lock did not turn properly to open/close. This unit was disgusting !!
• Charles (1/5): Bad -
• Ramkisson (8/5): Very good -
• Jason (8/5): Very good -
• Muhammad (8/5): Very good -
• Terisha (10/5): Exceptional -
• James (6/5): Location, location, location. - Great location, perfectly situated close to the main street with all the restaurants and the beach. The apartment lacks maintenance, fixtures are broken and the whole place is full of cracks in the walls.
• Yashvika (8/5): was an enjoyable stay - easy to find ants and cockroaches
• Nigel (9/5): Superb -
• Brian (4/5): This apartment needs some maintenance -

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