A national treasure
South Africa’s most cherished hotel stands majestically on Umhlanga’s beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean & the iconic lighthouse.
The Oyster Box
Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal
A timeless icon
Occupying a majestic location on the Umhlanga beachfront in KwaZulu-Natal province, The Oyster Box is one of South Africa’s most celebrated hotels, as famous for its remarkable coastal views as the understated luxury and gracious hospitality that have become the hallmarks of this cherished seaside destination.
Set just 15 minutes’ drive from King Shaka International Airport, The Oyster Box offers an array of individually decorated rooms and suites, an award-winning spa set amid tropical gardens, and a mouth-watering menu of restaurants and bars.
With South Africa’s Covid-19 recovery well underway, we are delighted to once again welcome international travellers back to The Oyster Box.
In proud partnership
Champagne Lanson
As one of the oldest holders of the Royal Warrant, Lanson has been producing some of the world’s finest champagnes since 1760 and the craft has been passed down from generation to generation. We are proud to serve Lanson Champagne in our restaurant and bar.
Leitha CleanCoat™
In partnership with Leitha CleanCoat™, we use this effective and sustainable self-disinfection solution at The Montague, further improving the wellbeing of our staff and guests.
Pascal Lavorel
Pascal Lavorel and his team are a dedicated group of florists and gardeners. They design exciting floral displays, exquisite classical bouquets and arrangements which take centre stage in our hotel.
Floris of London
Located in the heart of St James's, this 300-year-old bespoke perfumery is a privately-owned independent, family-run business with nine generations of expertise. All products are manufactured at Floris’ factory in Devon; using traditional methods such as hand-wrapping soaps and hand-pouring candles.
Le Cordon Bleu
The largest network of culinary and hospitality schools in the world, we work with Le Cordon Bleu to create exciting culinary experiences for our guests, from masterclasses to one-off dinners created by their students.
Savoir Beds
Savoir makes the extraordinary beds that feature in each bedroom in every one of our hotels. Made from completely natural materials with traditional, handcrafted techniques, Savoir beds are exceptional.
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