Award winning luxury hotel

Colonial atmosphere and elegance is felt throughout the this landmark hotel

Located right on the Indian Ocean with spectacular views

The main beach is just a 5 minute leisure stroll on the Umhlanga promenade

Hotel offers all the modern comfort and amenities you can think of

Pool terrace and a restaurant is the perfect place to relax and unwind

Attentive service and exceptional cuisine,

There is an excellent in-house Spa offering signature treatments

Situated overlooking the historical and famous landmark, the Umhlanga lighthouse, The Oyster Box has long been one of South Africa’s best-loved and most distinguished hotels, which occupies a special place in the hearts of the countless guests who have enjoyed its warmth, caring service and relaxed elegance since it first opening in 1947.

Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, directly on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean, the 86-room Oyster Box, is one of South Africa’s best-loved hotels. Renowned for generous hospitality, attentive service and exceptional cuisine, The Oyster Box offers all the colonial charm and nostalgia of a bygone era, but with all the modern comfort and amenities.

Perfectly situated on the ocean’s edge, a brief 5 minutes walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, the Oyster Box Hotel is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Afro-chic Durban city centre, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centres…yet has a feeling of classical charm and elegance like nowhere else on earth.

Voted No. 1 in Top 5 Resort Hotels in Africa
Travel + Leisure ‘World’s Best’ Awards 2020