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Hotel Description:

* Perfectly situated on the oceans edge, a brief 5 minutes walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, the Oyster Box Hotel is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Durban city centre, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centres, yet has a feeling of classical charm and elegance like nowhere else on earth. Featuring a number of restaurants to suit all occasions from the Fine Dining Grill Room, Relaxing Palm court to enjoy traditional high tea and Ocean Terrace for the world famous curry buffet. Enjoy the views from our Light House Bar or a cigar in the Chukka Bar. Nearby tourist attractions of immense interest to travelers include Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Ushaka Marine World, Sun Coast casino, the historical Natal Midlands and majestic Drakensberg Mountains, as well as excellent big 5 game parks, lodges and historical battlefields. For those wishing to play a few rounds on some of South Africas finest fairways excellent golf courses are a mere minutes drive away.

Restaurants:

The Grill Room: The culinary gem of the hotel, adjoining the smaller more intimate Colony Room serves world renowned signature dishes such as Crayfish and Prawn Cocktail, Black Forest Duck or our freshly caught seafood with wines selected by our resident sommelier. The f
Ocean Terrace: A family favourite for breakfast, lunch and dinner thats friendly and informal with a terrace overlooking the infinity pool and the rolling Indian Ocean. Renowned for its delicious curry buffet and hot poppadoms fresh from the two Tandoori ovens as well
Palm Court: Inspired by the original colonial architecture of the former courtyard with spectacular chandeliers from the Savoy Hotel in London, lush palms, black and white terrazzo floor tiles and comfortable seating. The perfect setting for decadently Traditional
LightHouse Bar: Chilled yet richly inviting and the hottest bar in KwaZulu-Natal with live music, mouth watering snacks, comfort food, exotic cocktails and a large terrace for spectacular sunsets with views of the lighthouse and Indian Ocean.
Oyster Bar: Elegant and refined, specialising in Champagne and oysters from the hotels own oyster beds, with live music, a light menu and fresh cocktails overlooking the pool and Indian Ocean.
hukka Bar: The original authentic old world bar is full of charm and character. A favourite for the locals serving hearty snacks and the finest selection of whiskeys, beers and cigars.

Recreation:

Driving range
Surfing
Wine tasting
Cricket pitch
Outdoor pool
Fine dining
Horse racing
Sightseeing tours
Sports events
Theatre
Fishing
Football field
Mountain biking trail
Scuba diving
Shopping
Soccer field

Room Info:

ALL:
Cabana Sea Facing avg 36 SQM,: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe
Sup Garden Villa avg 105SQM,: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe
Presidential Suite avg 246SQM,: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe
Luxury Sea Facing avg 31 SQM,: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe
Dlx Suite Seafacing, avg 78SQM,: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe
Classic Sea Facing avg 27 SQM,: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe
Lux Suite Seafacing, avg 55SQM: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe
Garden Villa Loft avg 64 SQM,: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe
Family Room, avg 55SQM,: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe
Classic Rm, avg 32SQM, King/Twin: Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Voice mail, CD player, Shower, DVD player, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Air conditioning, Color television, Free newspaper, Connecting rooms, Handicap room, Premium movie channels, TV, Desk, Alarm clock, Direct dial phone number, Fax machine, AM/FM radio, Internet access, Iron, Minibar, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Non-smoking, Phone in bathroom, Remote control television, Safe

Meeting Facilities:

Pearl Room:
Durban July:
Shell Room:
Cologny Room:
Union Castle Room:
Cinema:

Hotel Amenities:

(additional fees may apply to certain amenities)

• 24-hour front desk
• 24-hour room service
• AM/FM radio
• Air conditioning
• Airline desk
• Alarm clock
• Baggage hold
• Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
• Ballroom
• Business center
• Business services
• Butler service
• CD player
• Cable television
• Car rental desk
• Coffee shop
• Coffee/Tea maker
• Color television
• Concierge desk
• Conference facilities
• Connecting rooms
• Currency exchange
• DVD player
• DVD/video rental
• DVDs/videos - children
• Desk
• Direct dial phone number
• Doctor on call
• Elevators
• Fax machine
• Free newspaper
• Free parking
• Front desk
• Game room
• Handicap room
• Health club
• High speed internet access for laptop in public areas
• Ice machine
• Internet access
• Iron
• Laundry/Valet service
• Lounges/bars
• Massage services
• Meal plan available
• Meeting rooms
• Minibar
• Multilingual staff
• Non-smoking
• Outdoor parking
• Outdoor pool
• Pet-sitting services
• Pets allowed
• Phone in bathroom
• Poolside snack bar
• Premium movie channels
• Remote control television
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Safe
• Safe deposit box
• Sauna
• Security
• Shoe shine stand
• Shower
• Smoke detectors
• Sofa bed
• Spa
• Speaker phone
• TV
• Telephone
• Theatre desk
• Turndown service
• Valet parking
• Voice mail
• Wakeup service
• Wedding services
• Wireless internet connection in public areas

Photo Gallery:

Indian Ocean Facing Pool and View


Lobby


Classic Sea Facing Room


Garden Villa Loft


Garden Villa Lounge


Classic Garden Room


Luxury Sea Facing Room


Sea Facing Cabana


Presidential Suite Master Bedroom


Presidential Suite Master Bathroo


Sea Facing Luxury Suite


Garden Pool


Kids Holiday Club


Ocean Terrace


The Grill Room


The Grill Room


The Gym


Plunge Pool


Spa Hammam


Cinema


The Spa, Plunge Pool


The Spa, Pre-Treatment Room


The Spa Plunge Pool


Curry Buffet - Ocean Terrace


Chukka Bar


The Lighthouse Bar


Ocean Facing Pool


Ocean Terrace and Pool


Luxury Sea Facing Room


Ocean Terrace Restaurant


Ocean Terrace Pizza Oven


The Oyster Bar


The Spa


The Lighthouse Bar


The Palm Court


The Oyster Bar


The Lighthouse Bar


The Lighthouse Bar


The Pearl Room


The Spa


The Spa


The Spa




Location Description:
Perfectly situated on the oceans edge, a brief 5 minutes walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, the Oyster Box Hotel is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Durban city centre, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centres, yet has a feeling of classical charm and elegance like nowhere else on earth. Nearby tourist attractions of immense interest to travellers include Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Ushaka Marine World, Sun Coast casino, the historical Natal Midlands and majestic Drakensberg Mountains, as well as excellent big 5 game parks, lodges and historical battlefields. For those wishing to play a few rounds on some of South Africas finest fairways excellent golf courses are a mere minutes drive away.