2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Durban, South Africa
#1 of 88 hotels in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 902 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 October 2022
Moyra
United KingdomMost beautiful breakfast and everything you could every want food wise
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 21 October 2022
Justin
South Africanothing
clean and staff were awesome
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Paul
South Africagrill room food okay but not top notch for price
staff service outstanding
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Pj
South AfricaHotel guests struggled to get breakfast seating on the veranda - as non hotel guests had bookings.
elegant stunning location & old world style
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
The
South AfricaN/A
The staff were faultless. They were friendly, courteous and spoilt us with birthday champagne, little cakes, a OB peak and tote bag. They made our 3 days!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Morne
South AfricaThis is by far the best hotel I ever visited. The staff are wonderful and the service is world class!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 5 October 2022
Roché
GermanyThe Oyster Box is the best hotel in South Africa! The breakfast out of this world, service top and the room was perfect.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Michele
South AfricaTV reception didn't work for a number of days My daughter and her husband got quite sick on the last day and a half - we suspect the ice in their cooldrinks. They did not swim in the sea or walked on the beach.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 30 September 2022
Hein
South AfricaFor vegetarian guests we found the menu's in the hotel a bit restricting but we managed well with what was on offer.
To date - the best experience in a South African Hotel! From the staff at reception to the cleaners in the rooms - exceptional. Exceptional breakfast - biggest variety of excellent foods served at the Terrace Restaurant overlooking the ocean.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Lisa
South AfricaExcellent
Excellent
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Jones
South AfricaIf I’m to nitpick, I’d say it’s a bit tough for a light sleeper - the rooms have wooden blinds which don’t fully block out the light, which made it a bit difficult to sleep, but once I was asleep it was ok.
The staff are their biggest asset. Not just friendly but very thoughtful. Despite it being a big hotel the service felt very personal. They called us by name, they all seemed genuinely happy to work there.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 20 September 2022
Errol
South Africalocation
everything
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Louise
South AfricaNothing
All the staff are etremely well trained and super helpful and friendly . Food , views , location , everything was amazing
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 14 September 2022
Belinda
Australiavery disappointed that the staff at the entrance of hotel no longer wear the Pith helmets
everything
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Yolande
South AfricaNoise levels at our room - trolleys at 5; housekeeping after 21h00, spoilt kidz making a noise at 1 in the morning
Amazing staff, amazing food. Ambience is great!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Amith
South AfricaThe weather :)
Breakfast was very good and a good variety of food available. The room was perfect for us and had everything we needed. Dinner was also very good and portion size quiet big which was good
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Kobus
South AfricaLoved every thing
The breakfast is absolutely amazing. The oysters and sparking wine fantastic The friendly staff and the service outstanding. Going to the Oysterbox is not a vacation, it is a experience. Thank you for always making as feel as if we are the most important guests in the hotel. Well done
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 7 September 2022
Elizabeth-anne
BotswanaI struggled with putting the aircon on heat mode. It isnt friendly at all...
The staff are very friendly, the location is perfect, I loved the adjustable lights, the heated towel rack, the quality and smell of the soaps, lotions and shower gels, the dinner was also amazing and the room service is very quick and the overall ambiance was just perfect. The staff will ensure that they go over and above your needs and expectations by providing you extras that you request for such as roses, candles, back and neck support.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Johan
South AfricaIt was perfect .
Breakfast excellent ,spoilt for choice! It was our 41st wedding anniversary and all the staff made us feel very special. Champagne,cake and chocolate surprise on our arrival to our room,was very thoughtful and kind and much appreciated.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Catherine
United KingdomCan’t find anything to find fault with
Everything.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Helena
South AfricaThe rooms are very small and too full of furniture. Hardly space to move around.
The friendly staff and location.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 August 2022
Simon
United KingdomHotel was a lot more expensive for food and beverage than anywhere else we ate at. Family rooms and bathrooms were a touch small.
Amazing buffet breakfast, excellent facilities and kids club. Nothing was too much effort and attention to detail (even the types of toys the children were playing with) was exceptional. Fantastic spa, swimming pool, views and location.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Vishal
South AfricaBreakfast was exceptional
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Jonjon
South Africanothing
brilliant as always.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Anna
United KingdomWe paid a LOT of money for a family suite and it was so small, we couldn't even open our suitcases on the floor. The rooms were also a little dated and tired , we still highly recommend the hotel, it was a great experience
It was a beautiful hotel with so much character, breakfast and food, simply amazing. Bar areas great too, we loved the bar up stairs. So much variety with high tea, Indian buffet, grill restaurant. Nice ocean views, great pool area.
Stayed in August 2022
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