Facilities & Services

• 2 heated swimming pools, including an ocean-facing infinity pool, set in lush tropical gardens leading down to the beach.
• Spa including a Hammam offering a variety of treatments and massages for a charge.
• Private Fitness Club.
• 24 seater Private Cinema.

Bars & Restaurants

• The Grill Room serving Durban’s finest curries and seafood.
• Ocean Terrace Restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean.
• The Lighthouse Bar with breathtaking panoramic Ocean Views
• The Oyster Bar serving fresh oysters and exotic cocktails alongside funky music.
• The Wine Cellar offers excellent wines but can also be booked for private dining.

Overview

Children are most welcome at this newly refurbished hotel on the Dolphin Coast. With the sea on your doorstep and shopping a short stroll away families can settle in and enjoy their stay on the Indian Ocean.

Looking after younger guests

• On check-in children receive a kiddies pack which includes, water, beach ball and head band. Kiddies treats await them in their rooms – juices, chips, chocolates & sweets!
• The nightly turndown gift selection includes:
  4-12 years old – Scabenga books, smalls soft toys, shakers, candy & coloring books with crayons
  12-16 years old – Puzzles, chocolates, pens, Yo-yo’s, fishing nets & fishing rods
• Toys available from the Club as below.

Babysitting & Supervised activities

• Childminders may be booked through the hotel with atleast 24 hours advance notice.
• The hotel as a new Children’s Club which offers an exceptional dedicated recreation facility for the family to relax and enjoy.

Rooms

The hotel offers 86 luxurious room types to suit the needs of every visitor.

• The elegant Classic Rooms, all overlook the hotel’s lush, tranquil gardens.
• Each charming Classic and Luxury Sea Facing Room has a balcony that opens on to uninterrupted views of Umhlanga’s historic lighthouse and KwaZulu Natal’s breathtaking coastline.
• The stunning Sea Facing Cabanas, located on the lower ground floor, present gorgeous king size Four Poster beds, individual spacious balcony terraces and exceptional beachfront views.
• Individually decorated, all of the striking and eclectic Sea Facing Suites comprise of one well appointed bedroom with a lavish separate lounge.
• Sea Facing Deluxe Suites are also located on the lower ground and boast their own private plunge pools.
• These spectacular Superior Garden Villas are nestled in the hotel’s lush gardens and all have an inviting private plunge pool, terrace, gorgeous lounge, complimented by a bar and an opulent spacious bathroom.
  4 of the 8 villas can be converted into a 2 bed-roomed villa by reserving an additional Garden Villa Lofts.
• The pretty garden-facing Garden Villa Loft Rooms are available as separate accommodation or, with the combination of a Superior Garden Villa, ideal for the out-and-about visitor.
• Finally, the epitome of indulgence; the grandeur and stylish Presidential Suite is split over two exquisitely decorated levels and boasts a private elevator. Other incomparable features of this gracious suite include a private rim-flow swimming pool, an elegant lounge, and a tasteful dining room with seating for 10 guests, complimented further by a bar and a beautifully equipped kitchen.

Family

The hotel recommends that children over the age of 16 be accommodated in a separate room.

• Family Suites, Deluxe Sea Facing Suites and the Superior Garden Villa’s are suited to accommodating families of 3.
• All other room categories are able to accommodate a cot.
• Directly inter-leading rooms are available.
• Superior Garden Villas can be converted into a 2 bedroomed villa by reserving an additional Garden Villa Loft Room.

Rates

Rates start from £166 per adult sharing per night in a Classic Room. (Valid 01/05/12 – 31/10/12)

Family

• Children under 12 years (maximum 1) per room sharing with two full paying adults are accommodated free of charge, including breakfast.
• Children over 12 and under 16 years (maximum 1) per room sharing with two full paying adults are charged £40 per night, bed and breakfast.

Special Offers

Should you want to combine a safari experience with your stay at Oyster Box Hotel, please inquire about combination packages available with Phinda Private Game Reserve

The hotel is a green hub of environmentally friendly initiatives. Rain water are used for the gardens, the air conditioning systems together with solar panels heat up the pools and local bamboo are excellent for maintenance material for doors and floors etc. The hotel also boast a earth worm farm in the lush gardens.