The Oyster Box | Hotel in Durban

| 9.4 (904 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  13 Bathrooms  34 Guests
Umhlanga Hotel | The Oyster Box

Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban

Overlooking the iconic Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean, The Oyster Box is a 5-star hotel offering timeless luxury and comfort as part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Guests can enjoy elegantly appointed rooms, suites, and villas—some with private patios or plunge pools—each with handcrafted furnishings, complimentary Wi-Fi, and thoughtful amenities. Dining includes The Ocean Terrace, known for its famous curry and seafood buffets; The Grill Room, offering fine dining in a classic setting; and three distinctive bars: The Oyster Bar, the vintage-style Chukka Bar, and the rooftop Lighthouse Bar with panoramic ocean views. With two swimming pools, a serene spa, a private cinema, and a well-equipped gym, the hotel is ideal for both relaxation and celebration. Just steps from Umhlanga Village and the beach, the hotel is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and perfectly suited for honeymoons, group getaways, and memorable occasions. Free private parking is available.

The Oyster Box is located in Durban.

This 84 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Bar, Entertainment, View, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 904 reviews with the average score of 9.4 . Coming to Durban and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
Activities
  • Playground
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Neck massage
  • Fishing
  • Full-body massage
  • Movie nights
  • Couples' massage
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
  • Hand massage
  • Beachfront
  • Kids' club
  • Bar crawls
  • Massage
  • Themed dinners
  • Spa facilities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Live music/Performance
  • Horseback riding
  • Private beach area
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Evening entertainment
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Game drives
  • Locker rooms
  • Spa
  • Windsurfing
  • Cooking class
  • Foot massage
  • Head massage
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Pet friendly
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Laundry
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Valet parking
  • Car rental
  • Strollers
  • Airport shuttle
  • Baggage storage
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Ironing service
  • Shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Packed lunches
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Concierge
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Shallow end
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Swimming pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Pool bar
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.64
Location:
9.77
Staff:
9.73
Facilities:
9.57
Comfort:
9.67
Cleanliness:
9.69
Nonto
Feb 19, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The service is amazing!
Negative: Nothing, everything was nice and soft
Summary: Lovely
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Classic Room with Garden View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 32 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Luxury Room with Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 31 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Luxury Room with Sea View

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Classic Room with Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Superior Garden Villa
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 105 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior Garden Villa

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Private bathroom, Towels, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Outdoors

Patio

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow
Sea Facing Cabana
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 36 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Sea Facing Cabana

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Outdoors

Patio

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow
Family Room with Sea View
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 36 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow
Sea Facing Luxury Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 55 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Sea Facing Luxury Suite

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Suite with Sea View
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 78 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Private bathroom, Towels, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Outdoors

Patio

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by elevator

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow
Garden-Facing Loft Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 64 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow
Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 450 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Coffee machine, Dining table

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow
Double Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 36 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shower cap, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Trash cans, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow
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