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The Oyster Box, a 5-star hotel part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, is perfectly situated on the ocean's edge in Umhlanga, overlooking the iconic Umhlanga Lighthouse and the Indian Ocean. It's a brief 5-minute walk from Umhlanga Village Centre and the beach, offering convenient access to Durban city centre, the international airport, and various shopping centres. The hotel is Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA).
The hotel features 86 air-conditioned rooms, suites, and villas, some with private patios or plunge pools. Each is elegantly appointed with handcrafted furnishings, complimentary wired and wireless internet, minibars, Smart televisions, satellite programming, and modern bathroom amenities including complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Select rooms also offer separate living areas, balconies, daily newspapers, and coffee/tea makers.
Guests can enjoy exceptional cuisine at two restaurants: The Ocean Terrace, known for its Indian cuisine and famous curry and seafood buffets, and The Grill Room, offering fine dining in a classic setting. There are also three distinctive bars, including The Oyster Bar, the vintage-style Chukka Bar, and the rooftop Lighthouse Bar with panoramic ocean views, plus a coffee shop/cafe and a poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee, and 24-hour room service is provided.
Recreational amenities include two outdoor pools, a full-service spa offering massages, facials, a steam room, and a sauna, a well-equipped gym/health club, a private cinema, and direct beach access.
For business travellers, the hotel provides conference facilities, meeting rooms, a business center, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Additional services include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), dry cleaning/laundry services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and 24-hour airport shuttle service (surcharge). Complimentary on-site parking, including valet parking, is available. The hotel also offers taxi, car hire, and shuttle amenities, along with reception services like express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes.
The Oyster Box is family-friendly and pet-friendly, ideal for honeymoons, group getaways, and memorable occasions, offering a feeling of classical charm, elegance, and timeless luxury with breathtaking ocean views throughout. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the hotel, with designated smoking zones available.
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