The Oyster Box | Hotel in Durban

| 9.4 (913 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: View, Accessibility, Restaurant, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 913 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
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered sink
Activities
  • Diving
  • Live music/Performance
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Horseback riding
  • Massage
  • Beachfront
  • Locker rooms
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Private beach area
  • Spa facilities
  • Bar crawls
  • Head massage
  • Playground
  • Hand massage
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Fishing
  • Movie nights
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Full-body massage
  • Evening entertainment
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Fitness center
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot massage
  • Themed dinners
  • Game drives
  • Back massage
  • Fitness
  • Neck massage
  • Cooking class
  • Kids' club
  • Windsurfing
  • Snorkeling
  • Couples' massage
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
General
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Concierge
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Valet parking
  • Pet bowls
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Ironing service
  • Packed lunches
  • Shuttle service
  • Car rental
  • Strollers
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Infinity pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Shallow end
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

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
Warrick
Feb 12, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: Beautiful setting and surroundings
Negative: Property is run down and we were moved between two rooms due to faulty defects in the bedrooms etc. The rooms need upgrading and maintenance. Leaking showers broken tv remotes and TVs , damp on walls.
Summary: We had a nice stay and we have stayed before. The staff are amazing.
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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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Garden view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Alarm clock, 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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Alarm clock, 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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Alarm clock, 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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Outdoors

Patio

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Garden view

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Plunge Pool

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Outdoors

Patio

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors 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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors 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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Outdoors

Patio

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Plunge Pool

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Garden view

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors 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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Dining table

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors 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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow
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