The Oyster Box
Perfectly situated on the ocean's edge, a brief 5-minute walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, the hotel is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Durban city centre, the international airport and numerous shopping centres, yet has a feeling of classical charm and elegance. It sits on the dramatic shoreline of the Indian Ocean overlooking the lighthouse of Umhlanga. Features range from exceptional cuisine and fine wines to a rich collection of artwork and furnishings. Breath-taking ocean views are available throughout the hotel. Conference facilities and WLAN Internet access are provided for the needs of business travellers. The resort has 86 air-conditioned guestrooms, each featuring an inspiring balcony and various modern amenities. A SPA centre is available to those travelling in pursuit of relaxation.
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Room types · 11
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Presidential Suite
<p><strong>2 King Beds</strong></p><p>4844-sq-foot room, patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Superior Garden Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>1130-sq-foot room, patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Deluxe Sea Facing Suite (King/Twin)
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>818-sq-foot room, patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Garden Villa Loft (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)
<p><strong>1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>689-sq-foot room, patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Luxury Sea Facing Suite
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>592-sq-foot room, patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Junior Cabana (King)
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>388-sq-foot room, patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Sea Facing Cabana (King)
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>388-sq-foot room, patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Height-adjusted amenities, grab bar in bathtub, raised toilet seat, low-height view port in door, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, low-height bed, accessible bathtub, bathroom emergency pull cord, roll-in shower, wheelchair accessible, low-height counter and sink, low-height door lock, wheelchair-width doorways, and tile flooring in room</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Sea Facing Family Room
<p><strong>1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>388-sq-foot room, patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Classic Garden Room (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>344-sq-foot room, patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Luxury Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>323-sq-foot room, patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Classic Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>291-sq-foot room, patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Reusable coffee/tea filters, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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