For many young travellers The Oyster Box Holiday Club is the highlight of their stay. Open daily from 10am to 7pm, the fully supervised Holiday Club welcomes children aged between four and 12 years. Children can enjoy a wide collection of games, toys and entertainment, including the use of an Xbox and PlayStation, as well as a full 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.
A babysitting service is available on request, and at additional cost.
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Bouchard Finlayson
Hermanus, Western Cape
A vineyard between heaven & earth
Cradled amid the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley,
Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s leading boutique wine cellars.
With a terroir defined by both ancient soils and a cool maritime climate, the vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson are famous for producing award-winning
Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team.
The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.
Perfect for families
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.
Thoughtful touches to make families feel at home
One child 12 years and younger may stay free of charge with two full paying adults, subject to room category and availability
Special child-friendly turndown at bedtime
Complimentary treats to enjoy during their stay, including soft drinks, milkshakes, ice cream, and candyfloss
Extensive DVD library for in-room viewing, or in the hotel’s private cinema
Healthy child-focused menus are available in all restaurants, and on the breakfast buffet
Welcome gift of a backpack filled with fishing nets, beach balls and colouring-books
The Holiday Club
Family Experience Manager
Our dedicated Family Experience Manager 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. No request is too large and no detail too small.
Four-legged family
We understand that for many guests a holiday just isn’t the same without the furry family in tow. That’s why The Oyster Box is proud to be a pet-friendly hotel…
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