The Oyster Box | Hotel in Umhlanga

| 9.8 (318 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Umhlanga Hotel | The Oyster Box

Hotel in Umhlanga

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Oyster Box's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Oyster Box offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This uMhlanga hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.


2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a health club and a sauna.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Bathrobes
  • Toilet paper
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow menu
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Desk chair
  • LED light bulbs
  • Slippers
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free newspapers
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Safe
  • Turndown service
  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
Breakfast
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 695 for adults and ZAR 695 for children
  • 24-hour room service
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
Parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free valet parking on site
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
Activities
  • Windsurfing
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Private picnics
  • Wine tasting room
  • Sauna
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
Entertainment
  • Premium channels
  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite channels
General
  • Meeting room
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Elevator
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Library
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • Beach towels
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Reusable cups only
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Romance packages available
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Vegan dining options
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Couples dining
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • TV in lobby
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Double-glazed windows
Guest Services
  • Highchair
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Children's games
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Children's toys
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Wedding services
  • Turndown service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Outdoors
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Picnic area
  • Beach loungers
  • Terrace
  • Beachfront location
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Patio
Spa
  • Body wraps
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Turkish bath/hammam
  • Body scrubs
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 pm; check-in end time: anytime early check-in is available for a fee early check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before 11:00 am late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 12 children stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for zar 950 per night. free cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Fee for full breakfast: approximately zar 695 for adults and zar 695 for children airport shuttle fee: zar 1045 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7) pet deposit: zar 1000 per night pet fee: zar 1000 per pet, per night service animals are exempt from fees early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) rollaway bed fee: zar 950 per night the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
2 total pets food and water bowls are available pets allowed for an extra charge of zar 1000 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of zar 1000 per night service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges property registration number cmp62944 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit some water is reused through a grey water recycling system special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Reviews

Jonathan
Apr 16, 2026 04:45:03 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Wonderful stay, perfect time for our family
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Junior Cabana (King)
Room Size: 388 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Junior Cabana (King)

General

Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Ping - 11, Sea view, Shower only, Square meters - 36, Square feet - 388, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Presidential Suite
Room Size: 4844 square feet m2
2 King Beds
Presidential Suite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Separate bathtub and shower, No rollaway/extra beds, Ping - 136, Square feet - 4844, Sea view, Bed count minimum 2, Square meters - 450, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Superior Garden Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)
Room Size: 1130 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Superior Garden Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

General

Square feet - 1130, Pet-friendly room, Private bathroom, Separate bathtub and shower, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Square meters - 105, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 32
Sea Facing Family Room
Room Size: 388 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Sea Facing Family Room

General

Child-size bathrobes, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Ping - 11, Sea view, Bathtub or shower, Square meters - 36, Square feet - 388, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Luxury Sea Facing Suite
Room Size: 592 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Luxury Sea Facing Suite

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Private bathroom, Separate bathtub and shower, Ping - 17, Sea view, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 592, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Square meters - 55
Deluxe Sea Facing Suite (King/Twin)
Room Size: 818 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Sea Facing Suite (King/Twin)

General

Square meters - 76, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Private bathroom, Separate bathtub and shower, Bathroom grab bars, Square feet - 818, Sea view, Ping - 23, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Classic Room (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)
Room Size: 344 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Classic Room (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

General

Square meters - 32, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Pets not allowed, Bathtub or shower, Square feet - 344, Ping - 9.67, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Classic Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)
Room Size: 291 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Classic Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

General

Ping - 8, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Square feet - 291, Sea view, Square meters - 27, Pets not allowed, Bathtub or shower, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Luxury Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)
Room Size: 323 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Luxury Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

General

Ping - 9, Square meters - 30, Private bathroom, Separate bathtub and shower, No rollaway/extra beds, Sea view, Square feet - 323, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Sea Facing Cabana (King)
Room Size: 388 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Sea Facing Cabana (King)

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Wheelchair-width doorways, Low-height counters/sink, Ping - 11, Sea view, Pets not allowed, Grab bar - in bathtub, Square meters - 36, Square feet - 388, Wheelchair accessible, Extra bed count 1, Lowered locks/deadbolt, Accessible bathtub, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom, Private bathroom, Separate bathtub and shower, Bathroom grab bars, Low-height bed, Bathroom emergency pull cord, Height-adjusted amenities, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Bed count maximum 1
Garden Villa Loft (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)
Room Size: 689 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Garden Villa Loft (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

General

Square feet - 689, Ping - 19, Square meters - 64, Private bathroom, Separate bathtub and shower, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1

FAQ's

Is this The Oyster Box pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the The Oyster Box have a swimming pool?

Yes, this The Oyster Box has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Oyster Box?

Best-rates for the The Oyster Box starts from $487 per night with includes Guest Services, Breakfast, Internet, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, Ocean View, Accessibility, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Business Services, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Toiletries, Laundry, TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, Spa, Bar with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Oyster Box a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Oyster Box wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Oyster Box is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Oyster Box?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Oyster Box indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Oyster Box?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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