2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Durban, South Africa
#1 of 85 hotels in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 900 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
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: April 18, 2024
Derryn
South AfricaThe bed and pillows weren't great. This is usually the best part of most hotel stays. We thought that considering how small the rooms were, an armchair and ottoman was a waste of space that could have been used for storing bags etc.
The staff were absolutely phenomenal. The food was phenomenal. The facilities are beautiful. The views are fantastic.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Kevin
South AfricaWe received an unexpected upgrade which was excellent. We have always had the best time at the OB and this was no exception. We loved everything about our stay and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Premilla
South AfricaAn extra night would have been better...
breakfast was super delicious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Zizile
South AfricaThat we had to leave :(
The property is well kept, rooms sealed facing absolutely breathtaking. The service was beyond excellent. They even offered to wash my babies utensils.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Chunfang
South AfricaVery good!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Henriette
South AfricaThe Grill Room has been a disappointment for many years. It should be a fine dining venue with a dedicated , modern Chef who uses fresh , innovative produce. The potential should be utilised.
Breakfast is outstanding!! Service and Staff were excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Hayley
South AfricaService on the Terrace at lunch.
Breakfast was awesome. Our 30 year anniversary celebration and we were superbly impressed by the treats and gifts we were given.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Ronald
South AfricaLoved every minute of our time there
What a treat! Gorgeous ocean front, well appointed room, exceptional breakfast, warm friendly staff, great location… can’t wait to return!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Menradis
South AfricaNothing
They pay attention to detail ,The stuff top tier ,everything excellent The Ambiance in da room 🔥🔥🙏🙏
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Kushilla
South AfricaIndian breakfast a total disappointment in look and taste
Breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Kerryn
South AfricaBooking.com is awful. There is no coherence between bookings with hotel - dinner reservations booked with booking.com never made with the hotel. Incredibly disappointed with booking.com. And booking car rental through you is an ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE - NEVER AGAIN
Thanks Booking.Com - we did not request a quiet room or any business centre usage. To be very honest I am incredibly disappointed with booking.com I’ve reserved dinners at the Oyster Box for my birthday - of which they had no idea. Have booked car rentals - absolute nightmare and disaster.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Zakhona
South AfricaNothing
Variety at breakfast and facilities
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Zandile
TaiwanI liked everything and am definitely sure, I will come back to visit.
Everything was perfect, the friendly staff, the food, the view and the hotel itself. 👌 ❤💯
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Smith
N/A
Breakfast was amazing!!!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Michelle
AustraliaExceptional service as always, meet with smiles and wine in our room and a personal welcome back from the manager. We were provided with a special dining experience on our balcony with flowers for valentines day which was also our anniversary. The hotel somehow knew this and provided us with a plate of desserts and complementary sparkling wine. The food as always was exceptional, the service in the roof top bar was brilliant both nights and we got to sit in amazing places with a view of the lighthouse in-front of us. Breakfast was exceptional and the staff always looking to please. We spent an afternoon around the front pool and the staff were also exceptional, we were swimming when our drinks were ready and they delivered them into our hands while swimming. Towel provided as we got out of the pool and water given at all times of the day. Love the turn down service, the room was clean and beautiful and i love the size of the bath which in the evening the staff put candles around. I love my stays at the oyster box and cannot thank all the staff enough for taking care of us so much and Nicole for organising all our extras with her great staff. Cannot wait for next years visit already, thank-you Oyster box for making more magic memories for myself and Wayne ♥️
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Mahomed
South AfricaMonkeys and constricted room
Breakfast and food Room was too far from everything and not spacious for price
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Paul
United KingdomCan’t stay longer
We have been staying once a year when we go to SA for the past 10 years & each year the experience is so memorable we keep going.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Ewen
United KingdomVery attractive dining and communal facilities. Great rooms and wonderful staff. Very good value for a hotel of this quality
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Karen
AustraliaNothing
Loved everything!! It’s an iconic hotel portraying a glorious tribute to a bygone era . The decor is stunning , particularly loved the Lighthouse bar and having a room with a Seaview balcony is a must . Loved sitting on the outside terrace I overlooking the pool for breakfast and the food was amazing !
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Zorka
South AfricaI wish I could stay longer.
Everything was perfect!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Silvia
South AfricaJust the entrance when receiving guests regarding parking and guidance to process.
Best Breakfast - world class if not better (your breakfast setup is unique). Quality of food better than any other.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Susan
South AfricaThe famous curry buffet which has been revered for so long seems now to be a “mass produced “ somewhat tasteless offering. Bed pillow offering to be improved
Location, service and decor. The hotel is a true institution and grand old lady, hard to beat!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Dr
South AfricaNothing
Everything
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Ahmed
South AfricaI loved Everything. Our stay at The Oyster Box Hotel was exceptional.
Stayed in January 2024
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