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Families

The Oyster Box has long been treasured as a hotel where fond family memories are made. Famous for its warm hospitality, seaside location and the wide collection of facilities and services on offer, The Oyster Box offers an unforgettable seaside family escape in South Africa.

Pools & gardens

The Oyster Box offers two spacious swimming pools; one set amid lush sub-tropical gardens, while the Ocean Terrace pool overlooks the Indian Ocean and iconic lighthouse. The hotel offers direct access to the golden sands of Umhlanga beach, where you can enjoy safe swimming and a wide seafront promenade.

Children's amenities

Children's club lounge at The Oyster Box

Holiday Club

For many young travellers, The Oyster Box Holiday Club is the highlight of their stay. Our fully supervised Holiday Club offers children a wide collection of games, toys and entertainment, including the use of an Xbox and PlayStation. We also offer a varied programme of activities provided by our trained Holiday Club team. Special programmes are offered during peak periods, including South African school holidays, Easter, Christmas, and New Year.

Time: Open daily from 10am to 7pm

Ages: We welcome children aged between 4 and 13 years old

Multigenerational experiences

Our concierge team is on hand to help you with any requests you may have to make your stay with us even more memorable. Their knowledge of our wonderful multigenerational experiences allows us to provide creative suggestions for activities and arrange special family experiences for you to enjoy.

Pet-friendly rooms

We understand that for many guests a holiday just isn’t the same without their furry family members in tow. That’s why The Oyster Box is proud to be a pet-friendly hotel.

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We are proud to be part of a number of select and exclusive hotels that share our values of outstanding service, exceptional guest experiences and generous hospitality.

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