The Oyster Box Hotel

blogitwithjen

Apr 6, 20202 min read

I had seen so many pictures and heard so many stories about the iconic Oyster Box Hotel in Durban I obviously really wanted to try it. The view of the lighthouse and Umhlanga beachfront over the pool deck is enough to get anyone’s eyes a little misty with travel desire

From the moment I stepped in I felt that this place was so much more than a place to stay.

It feels like you on a movie set.

The Oyster Box Hotel, Durban, South Africa The hotel is decorated beautifully over the top with artefacts gathered by the owner from travels around the world. It has a grand marble staircase in the entrance hall and palm trees in the inner courtyard which immediately makes you feel like you are in a fairy tale. The full moon beamed in over the patio in the evening.

The part that I loved the most about this hotel and the part that makes it so special is that anyone is welcome, whether to have a cup of tea or sip a cocktail and you can pretty much enjoy the amazing view from all the public areas. Most of the rooms face the Ocean so you are going to sleep with the crashing waves in front of you.

A personalized welcome and loads of treats during your stay make you feel extra special and the staff could not be friendlier. It’s no wonder I felt a little sad about leaving the minute I checked in.

The food, three of their spectacular buffets crossed my path. High Tea was lavish and served in the Palm Court; you will want to take your time over this. The breakfast is everything you would imagine.