Hotels of Earth

The Oyster Box

★★★★★ 2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, ZA

9.6 guest rating· 1353 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views

Experience unparalleled luxury at The Oyster Box, where each room is elegantly decorated with rich fabrics and offers breathtaking views of the Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean. Some rooms even feature private lounges, patios, and plunge pools for the ultimate indulgence.

Culinary Delights for Every Palate

Indulge in a culinary journey at the Ocean Terraces Restaurant, savoring delicious seafood and curry buffets while overlooking the ocean. For premium steaks and seafood, head to The Grill Room. Guests on Half-Board reservations can enjoy a signature set menu at either restaurant, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

Relaxation and Wellness

Unwind at the award-winning spa, take a dip in one of the two outdoor pools, or stay active at the gym with state-of-the-art equipment. After a workout, treat yourself to a soothing massage by one of the onsite experts, leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated.

To experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at The Oyster Box, book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.

Rooms & rates

Pick your dates — prices are live, not cached.

Classic with One Twin Bed and 2 Adults Occupancy (Non Smoking)

Sleeps 3 · 27 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe

<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>

Family Room (Non Smoking)

Sleeps 4 · 36 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

These Family Rooms come with a master bedroom and an additional 2nd bedroom with bunk beds, suitable for children under 12 years of age.

Sea Facing Cabana (King)

Sleeps 3 · 36 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe

<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>

Junior Cabana (King)

Sleeps 3 · 36 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe

<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>

Deluxe Sea Facing Suite (King/Twin)

Sleeps 4 · 76 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe

<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>

Luxury Sea Facing Room (King/Twin)

Sleeps 3 · 30 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe

<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>

Presidential Suite

Sleeps 4 · 450 m² · 2× King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe

<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>

Superior Garden Villa (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

Sleeps 4 · 105 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe

<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>

Luxury Suite (Non Smoking)

Sleeps 3 · 55 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

These individually decorated Sea Facing Suites enjoy magnificent views of the Indian Ocean. They offer a luxurious bedroom with a stylishly decorated and separate lounge area.

Garden Villa Loft (Non-Sea Facing King/Twin)

Sleeps 3 · 64 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe

<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>

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Valet parking
Show all 115 amenities
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Game drives
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hammam
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Horse riding
  • Indoor play area
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Live music/performance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Movie nights
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Pub crawls
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shallow end
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Strollers
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine/champagne

Location

© OpenStreetMap contributors

2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.61353 reviews

+ Excellent service+ Beautiful location+ Great amenities
Cleanliness9.3
Service10.0
Location9.8
Room Quality9.3
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.3

An amazing luxury escape from the Johannesburg winter

9.0
Graham · ZA · 2026-07-25

Bucket list stay but won’t be returning

8.0

Lovely classic hotel. The breakfast was really good and the sea facing room was definitely worth it as the view was amazing.

− The rooms were a bit dated - feels like it’s time for them to be renovated. The grill room was also a bit average. The steak was expensive and didn’t taste that good and the decor was really kitsch.

Julia · GB · 2026-07-24

Good to know

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.

People 13 years old and over stay for ZAR 750 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.