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Reviews of The Oyster Box 5 stars

2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Durban, South Africa

#1 of 88 hotels in Durban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 902 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 28 October 2022

    10
    Stunning hotel and an exceptional service from ‘Richard’
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most beautiful breakfast and everything you could every want food wise

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    10
    it was a special night for my wife and I , staff were super well trained and friendly, Property was clean and well maint
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    clean and staff were awesome

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    10
    Incredible service makes it an unforgettable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    grill room food okay but not top notch for price

    staff service outstanding

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    8.0
    A bit expensive especially to get 2nd priority to dining spaces.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel 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

    10
    Friends celebration
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This 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

    10
    As usual, a fantastic week and the Oyster Box where you are treated like a king.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden-Facing Loft Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    TV 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

    10
    An exceptional experience with outstanding service delivery!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden-Facing Loft Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    For 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

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden-Facing Loft Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Excellent

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    9.0
    Luxury meets warmth. Thank you Zanele, Nicole, Noks
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden-Facing Loft Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If 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

    9.0
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location

    everything

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Garden-Facing Loft Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    10
    absolutely relaxing and first class
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden-Facing Loft Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very disappointed that the staff at the entrance of hotel no longer wear the Pith helmets

    everything

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful destination!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The 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

    10
    Incredible experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved 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

    9.0
    A little piece of ancient heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Facing Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    I 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

    10
    Fantastic. Definitely to be repeated!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    10
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t find anything to find fault with

    Everything.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    One of the best hotels in SA - no question.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Hotel 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

    10
    Excellent service and hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was exceptional

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    10
    never fails to make us love the place even more every time we visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    brilliant as always.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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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