The Oyster Box Hotel
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Breakfast Included
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All-Suite Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Family Resort, Full Service Hotel, Hotel, and Leisure HotelSpecial Categories:
Family Friendly, Health Resorts & Spas, Pet Friendly Accommodation, and Wheelchair Friendly AccommodationGeo Co-ordinates:
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Child Policy:
Children under 12 stay free (subject to specific room categories) and children between the ages of four and 12 years have access to the supervised Holiday Club and children’s Playroom. Speak to our Concierge to arrange kids-oriented outings and recommend great places of interest.
Kids Holiday Club
Children between the ages of four and 12 years have access to the supervised Holiday Club during their stay. The children’s Playroom offers a range of games, activities and facilities, including the use of the X-Box, Play Station, DVD’s and a selection of board games.
Other vacation activities include story-telling, face painting, art and craft activities, pizza-making and movie screenings. Special programmes are offered during peak periods such as school holidays, Easter, Christmas and New Year.
For mom and dad, an outsourced babysitting service is offered by the hotel so that you can enjoy some ‘adult time’ during your stay.
The Holiday Club is open daily from 10h00 to 19h00
Total number of units available: 86
Old world charm with modern day comfort
With 86 luxurious rooms, suites and villas to choose from The Oyster Box can accommodate the varied individual needs of every type of visitor.
Meticulously refurbished, each one is superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style. All of the colonial charm has been lovingly preserved – the exquisite tiles, murals, paintings and antique furnishings have all been retained in their original glory. The décor also makes excellent use of natural stone and timber, complemented by calming colours that reflect the soothing shades of the surrounding ocean and tropical vegetation.
Visitors from around the world flock to Umhlanga to relax and have fun on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Situated on the east coast just north of Durban and ten minutes south of King Shaka International Airport, Umhlanga faces the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Ocean enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers will be in their element; surfing, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, kiteboarding and microlight flips are all available on this wonderful stretch of coastline. Shopping Centres, like Gateway, the best South African tour operators, nature trails, nearby golf courses and Sibaya Casino, are just some of the key attractions Umhlanga has to offer.
A holiday in Umhlanga provides the perfect opportunity to relax and savour the wonderful ambience of a coastal town. Here you will find a unique blend of cultures from East to West, with the pulse of Africa at its heart. Mediterranean-style restaurants rub shoulders with Asian, Middle Eastern and exotic African restaurants, many of which include a panoramic view over the ocean.
Directions from King Shaka International Airport (N2 Southbound)
Distance: 18.7 km • Estimated Travel Time: 20 minutes
- Exit the airport and follow the signs to the N2 (2.8km)
- You will drive through a road toll (cost of R4.00- subject to change )
- Take the on-ramp to the N2 (800 m)
- Take the first exit (Umdloti) on your left
- After 1 km turn right onto the M4 and carry on for 5.5 km
- Take the first exit on your left
- Turn left to join Umhlanga Rocks Dr
- Go through 2 sets of traffic lights
- Keep to the right when the road forks after the stop street
- The entrance to the Oyster Box is on your right
Directions from The South Coast (N2 Northbound)
Distance from exit 182: 4.5 km • Estimated Travel Time: 10 minutes
- From the N2 Northbound
- Take exit 182 towards M41/Umhlanga (600m)
- Turn Right towards M12/Umhlanga Rocks Dr(1km)
- Take the exit towards M12/Umhlanga Rocks Dr(450m)
- Turn left onto M12/Umhlanga Rocks Dr (750m)
- Go through one roundabout at the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit (turn right). Once you have turned you are still on Umhlanga Rocks Dr/M12(1.3KM)
- Continue onto McCausland Crescent (300m)
- Turn right as the road forks onto Lighthouse R(72m)
- The entrance to The Oyster Box will be on your right
Directions from Johannesburg and the N3
Distance from Johannesburg CBD: 580 km • Estimated Travel Time: 5h 30minutes
- Johannesburg, continue along the N3 (546km)
- Take the N2 / North Coast / Stanger off-ramp (17.2)
- Take the exit 182 toward M41/ Umhlanga (600m)
- Turn right towards M12/Umhlanga Rocks Dr (1km)
- Take the exit towards M12/Umhlanga Rocks Dr (450m)
- Turn left onto M12 /Umhlanga Rocks Dr (750m)
- Go through the roundabout
- At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit(turning right). Once you have turned, you are still on Umhlanga Rocks Dr / M12(1.3.km)
- Continue onto McCausland Crescent (300m)
- Turn right as the road forks onto Lighthouse Rd (72m)
- The entrance to The Oyster Box will be on your right
Breakfast Included
Kids Stay Free
Free accommodation, breakfast and extra treats for children
What’s Included:
- Kiddies holiday pack
- Kiddies DVD’s in room
- Movie screenings in our private cinema
- Popcorn and candies to be enjoyed in the cinema
- Access to The Spa
- Family breakfast
- WiFi
- VAT
Terms and Conditions:
- Applies to one child under 12 years sharing with two adults
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival
- Booking is not confirmed until full payment has been received
- Full non-refundable payment required for bookings 20th December to 5th January
- Rate cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
- General booking terms and conditions apply
Child Policy:
Children under 12 stay free (subject to specific room categories) and children between the ages of four and 12 years have access to the supervised Holiday Club and children’s Playroom. Speak to our Concierge to arrange kids-oriented outings and recommend great places of interest.
Kids Holiday Club
Children between the ages of four and 12 years have access to the supervised Holiday Club during their stay. The children’s Playroom offers a range of games, activities and facilities, including the use of the X-Box, Play Station, DVD’s and a selection of board games.
Other vacation activities include story-telling, face painting, art and craft activities, pizza-making and movie screenings. Special programmes are offered during peak periods such as school holidays, Easter, Christmas and New Year.
For mom and dad, an outsourced babysitting service is offered by the hotel so that you can enjoy some ‘adult time’ during your stay.
The Holiday Club is open daily from 10h00 to 19h00
Deposit Required:
We do charge a deposit which is fully refunded on departure subject to there being no soiling or damage caused. Please contact the hotel directly for details.A deposit is required within 72 hours of reserving accommodation, the balance is required 14 days prior to arrival
Cancellation Policy:
Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival
Payment Methods Accepted:
Credit Cards Accepted:
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Spectacularly situated on the ocean’s edge, with direct beach access and just five minutes’ walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, The Oyster Box enjoys an idyllic location. It’s also conveniently placed for quick and easy access to Durban city centre, King Shaka International Airport and numerous stylish shopping centres. Even so, once you enter The Oyster Box, you enter another world…where you make the decisions about how much or how little you want to do. Our world …is your oyster!
