Hotel★★★★★Red Carnation Hotel Collection
The Oyster Box Hotel
Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa
About The Oyster Box Hotel
The Oyster Box Hotel is a hotel in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 335 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, restaurant, bar, gym, airport transfer. It is 12 km from the centre of Durban. The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 13 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★★★
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Rooms
- 86
- Floors
- 4
- Opened
- 1947
- Last renovated
- 2009
- Chain
- Red Carnation Hotel Collection
- Price level (hotel website)
- £££
- Other stays within 500 m
- 21
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How The Oyster Box Hotel scores
Better rated than 99% of hotels in Durban
- Guest rating 9.6
- Location 3.8
- Facilities 10.0
- Spa & wellness 9.5
- Beach access 0.2
Durban average
Amenities
Swimming poolSpaRestaurantBarGymAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
- Gym
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- 24-hour room service
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Car hire
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 3.8/10
- Walk grade
- 65/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 108
- Shops within 500 m
- 13
- Sights within 1 km
- 0
| Nearest beach | 2.9 km7 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) | 13 km29 min drive |
| Distance to the centreDurban | 12 km28 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopPick n Pay Umhlanga Lighthouse | 200 m3 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyClicks Pharmacy Lighthouse Quarter | 180 m3 min walk |
Sights nearby
- KZN Science Centre2.0 km
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Questions about The Oyster Box Hotel
How do guests rate The Oyster Box Hotel?
The Oyster Box Hotel has a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10 from 335 reviews, which is better than 99% of rated hotels in Durban.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Oyster Box Hotel?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Does The Oyster Box Hotel include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does The Oyster Box Hotel have a pool?
Yes, The Oyster Box Hotel has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at The Oyster Box Hotel?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is The Oyster Box Hotel from the airport?
The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 13 km away in a straight line.
Is The Oyster Box Hotel close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 2.9 km from the hotel.
When did The Oyster Box Hotel open?
The Oyster Box Hotel opened in 1947 and was last renovated in 2009.
How many rooms does The Oyster Box Hotel have?
The Oyster Box Hotel has 86 rooms on 4 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Oyster Box Hotel?
Yes: Pick n Pay Umhlanga Lighthouse, about 200 m away (3 min walk).
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