The Oyster Box Hotel

2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, 4319

Guests
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Adults
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Room Types

Available from Sun 05 Jul 2026 to Mon 06 Jul 2026

Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite Sea Facing Deluxe Suite

Sea Facing Deluxe Suite

Room size: 78 m²/840 ft² Sea view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Separate shower/bathtub Private pool
2 guests
Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite Sea Facing Luxury Suite

Sea Facing Luxury Suite

Room size: 55 m²/592 ft² Ocean view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Separate shower/bathtub
2 guests
Sea Facing Family Room Sea Facing Family Room Sea Facing Family Room Sea Facing Family Room Sea Facing Family Room Sea Facing Family Room Sea Facing Family Room Sea Facing Family Room Sea Facing Family Room

Sea Facing Family Room

Room size: 34 m²/366 ft² Sea view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shower and bathtub Shared bathroom
2 guests
Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin

Luxury Sea Facing King/Twin

Room size: 31 m²/334 ft² Ocean (partial view) view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Separate shower/bathtub
2 guests
Classic Garden King/Twin Room Classic Garden King/Twin Room Classic Garden King/Twin Room Classic Garden King/Twin Room Classic Garden King/Twin Room Classic Garden King/Twin Room Classic Garden King/Twin Room Classic Garden King/Twin Room Classic Garden King/Twin Room

Classic Garden King/Twin Room

Room size: 32 m²/344 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Separate shower/bathtub
2 guests
Classic Sea Facing King/Twin Classic Sea Facing King/Twin Classic Sea Facing King/Twin Classic Sea Facing King/Twin Classic Sea Facing King/Twin Classic Sea Facing King/Twin Classic Sea Facing King/Twin Classic Sea Facing King/Twin

Classic Sea Facing King/Twin

Room size: 31 m²/334 ft² Ocean (partial view) view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Separate shower/bathtub
2 guests
Garden Villa Loft Garden Villa Loft Garden Villa Loft Garden Villa Loft Garden Villa Loft Garden Villa Loft Garden Villa Loft

Garden Villa Loft

Room size: 64 m²/689 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Separate shower/bathtub
2 guests
Sea Facing Cabana Sea Facing Cabana Sea Facing Cabana Sea Facing Cabana Sea Facing Cabana Sea Facing Cabana

Sea Facing Cabana

Room size: 37 m²/398 ft² Ocean (partial view) view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Separate shower/bathtub
2 guests
Junior Cabana

Junior Cabana

Room size: 37 m²/398 ft² Ocean (partial view) view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Separate shower/bathtub
2 guests

About This Hotel

The Oyster Box Hotel

The Oyster Box Hotel

When you are looking for comfortable and convenient accommodations in Durban, make The Oyster Box Hotel your home away from home. A stay at The Oyster Box Hotel ensures an easy access to the lively city and all of its wonders.
The superior services and facilities offered at The Oyster Box Hotel will make for a memorable stay. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. To help pre-arrange your arrival and departure, airport transfer services can be booked before you even check in. Your explorations of Durban can be assisted with taxi, car hire and shuttle services available.
Parking is provided free of charge for guests. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hotel's ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at The Oyster Box Hotel.
In-room conveniences such as 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. The hotel is entirely non-smoking. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
Guests are guaranteed a comfortable stay while at The Oyster Box Hotel. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with linen service and air conditioning. The specially-designed rooms at The Oyster Box Hotel offer more than one layout option, including rooms that have separate living room and balcony or terrace. The hotel's in-room entertainment is second to none, with daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV provided to guests in select rooms.
You may be assured to know that a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar are available in some select rooms. You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Wake up with no worries at The Oyster Box Hotel, where breakfast can be provided in house. What's better than a good cup of coffee? Start every vacation day at the hotel with an energizing cup of quality coffee. Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the hotel. Once there, be sure to check out bar for some in-house nighttime fun.
The Oyster Box Hotel promises you a fun-packed holiday with a variety of activities and facilities. While you're there, be sure to take some time to explore the easily accessible beach. Warm up at the end of the day with a visit to the massage, steam room, spa and sauna. The many offerings at The Oyster Box Hotel ensures you'll have plenty to do during your stay. No vacation is complete without a refreshing jump into the pool.
The poolside bar at The Oyster Box Hotel gives you a great reason to spend more time in your swimsuit. With the hotel's fitness facility, you can either get in your daily workout, or just sweat out your jet lag. Stay wet and wild with fun family water activities like fishing, diving and wind surfing. Stay active in holiday style with sporty activities including horse riding.
No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the library and games room. You can find a perfect memento of your trip, or grab some simple travel supplies at the souvenir shops.


Around the property

Venture outside the hotel and explore Durban. Watch the local team play at Moses Mabhida Stadium located 12.2 km away, where you can also buy authentic team merchandise. Sometimes the best vacation days are spent doing nothing. With Golden Mile located 14.3 km away, you can turn a sunny day into a perfect chill out with sand and surf.

What's Included

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 14:00
Check-out until: 11:00

Extras

Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee: 0 ZAR

The property

Non-smoking rooms/floors: no
Number of bars/lounges: 3
Number of floors: 4
Number of restaurants: 3
Number of rooms: 86
Room voltage: 220
Year property opened: 1947
Most recent renovation: 2009
License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name: 10JC

Child Policies

Children 0-12 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Facilities & Amenities

Balcony/terrace
Bar/lounge
Bathroom
Beach
Business center
Fitness center
Garden
Kid’s club
Spa
Swimming pool [outdoor]
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

Highlights

110 meters to the beach

Located in heart of Durban

This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings

Beaches

Natal Shark Board

Location

2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa, 4319

Guest Reviews

9.5

Exceptional

Guest score out of 10

“Stunning location, fabulous decor, wonderful food, professional staff but this makes it a very busy and popular hotel”

— Jane , United Kingdom

“The garden room was exceptional:) Breakfast buffet was amazing!”

— Sakhile , South Africa