South Africa
The Oyster Box
A third off in Umhlanga Rocks. Malaria-free.
What our guests say
★★★★★ 5.0 from 204 Google reviewsYou can’t even compare them to other travel agents. They go above and beyond. Every detail is taken care of.
They are professional, their response time is amazing, and they put you first as the customer.
Amazing support and advice from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble.
The Oyster Box looks out over the Umhlanga lighthouse and the Indian Ocean, and has been a favourite KwaZulu-Natal hotel for generations.
It has 86 rooms and suites, from Classic Garden Facing Rooms to Classic Sea Facing Rooms with balconies onto the lighthouse and the beach. There is a pool, a spa, a library and a kids' club. Food is a big part of a stay, and The Chef's Table offers something out of the ordinary. Umhlanga Rocks is free of malaria.
What your rate covers
The South African resident rate covers accommodation, breakfast, spa access and oysters and sparkling wine at breakfast. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
Getting there
By road it is about 30 minutes from Durban. The nearest airport is King Shaka.
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Good to know
How much does it cost to stay at The Oyster Box?
The South African resident rate at The Oyster Box is from R3,123 per person per night sharing, against a usual rate of R4,782, a saving of 35%. It is valid until 18 December 2026 and subject to availability. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
What is included in the rate at The Oyster Box?
The rate covers accommodation, breakfast, spa access and oysters and sparkling wine at breakfast. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
Is The Oyster Box in a malaria area?
No. The Oyster Box is malaria-free, so there are no tablets to think about.
Are children welcome at The Oyster Box?
Yes, children are welcome. Ask us about ages.
How do I get to The Oyster Box?
By road it is about 30 minutes from Durban. The nearest airport is King Shaka.
Who can book the South African resident rate?
South African residents. You will need proof of residency, usually a South African ID, at check-in.
How do I book The Oyster Box through Marula Hill?
Send us your dates and how many of you are travelling. We check availability with the lodge and reply in person. The price is the lodge's own resident rate: we never change it.
Book it with us
South African resident rate
Ask us for the current rate. A real person replies.
- Owner-run, in the Lowveld. The person you talk to is the person who books it.
- Your money goes to the property. We pay the property as soon as we receive your payment, so your booking is secured straight away.
- The lodge's own rate. We never change the price you pay. It is the lodge's South African resident rate, exactly as the lodge gives it to us.
- SATSA member. Marula Hill Travel, member no. 3049.
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