The Oyster Box

FiveStar Star
Umhlanga, South Africa

About This Hotel

HeadLine : Near Umhlanga Lighthouse

Location : When you stay at The Oyster Box in Umhlanga, you ll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This 5-star hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Umdloti Beach.

Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 86 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Rooms have private patios. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch Smart televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining : Enjoy Indian cuisine at The Ocean Terrace, one of the hotel s 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

CheckIn Instructions :

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Special Instructions : This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Facilities & Amenities

Porter/bellhop
Business center 24-hour front desk
Library
Housekeeping on request
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Terrace
Concierge services
Gift shops or newsstand
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Comprehensive recycling policy
Proposal/romance packages available
Grey water recycling system
Parking (limited spaces)
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Free
WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 3
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 2
In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
Tours/ticket assistance
Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
Comprehensive food waste policy
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Vegan menu options available
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Vegetarian menu options available
Handrails in stairways
Handrails in hallways
Conference center
Electric car charging station
Wheelchairs available on site
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities elevator
Children's club (free)
Fitness facilities
Supervised childcare/activities (free)
Double-glazing on all windows
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Tasting room
Banquet hall
Showcase for local artists
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Television in common areas
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Arcade/game room
Garden
Picnic area
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Beach towels
Private picnics
Water-efficient toilets only
Couples/private dining
Luggage storage
Airport transportation
Pool umbrellas
No single-use plastic straws
Number of meeting rooms - 1
No single-use plastic soda bottles
No single-use plastic stirrers
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Biodegradable/compostable straws
Shared refrigerator
No single-use plastic water bottles
Designated smoking areas
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Turkish bath/Hammam
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Beach umbrellas
Meeting rooms
Health club
Spa treatment room(s)
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Full-service spa
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snack bar/deli
Sauna
Free self parking
Free valet parking
Computer station
Beach sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Pool sun loungers

Nearby Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Umhlanga Lighthouse - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Umhlanga Main Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Umhlanga Hospital - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Mount Edgecombe Country Club - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Sibaya Casino - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Beachwood Golf Course - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Japanese Gardens - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Umdloti Beach - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Durban Beach - 11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Golden Mile - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi

The preferred airport for The Oyster Box is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi

Location

Lat: -29.7276290, Lng: 31.0870490
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