Hotels near Umhlanga Pier, Durban

I have been fortunate enough to stay at some of the best 5-star resorts in the world but the service and customer experience at the oyster box is simply unmatched. every single employee goes above and beyond for every guest. it is absolutely amazing. we celebrated my mum’s 60th birthday at the hotel, spent 3 nights there and had a private party as well. everything was flawless.

Staff : From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly and helpful. They went over-and-above to serve and please. Swimming Pool : The big pool was heated ! It made such a huge difference to my experience. Took a dip early in the morning and it was just lovely to walk into a warm pool. The pool boys were very attentive and helped with umbrellas, sunbeds, supply of free water bottles etc. Breakfast : This was exceptional. A very big variety to choose from. You can also order from a menu. It was the same breakfast & layout each morning, but we never got tired of it ! The staff were also very quick to bring the best coffees and warm toast....plus there is champagne at breakfast each morning. This was a feast ! Room : All rooms have a sea-view, also overlooking the pool and the sea. The coffee machine (with pods) & cookies in the room was of very good quality and replenished twice a day. The turn-down-service in the evenings were also a nice feature and we received a different chocolate and fresh water bottles each evening. The towels in the bathroom were extra thick ! SPA : The Mangwanani Spa is small, but there are 2 gazebo's next to the swimming pool area where we had a couples massage. Security : We felt very safe. There is a security guard at the steps leading down from the swimming pool grass area down to the Umglanga Promenade. People walk & jog on this 2.5 km route from early morning. The Parkrun also starts next to the hotel (at the Whalebone Pier)....which was so convenient. We could also park our rental car behind booms inside the hotel parking area. Other : There is a meet-and-greet every weekday evening between 5pm and 6pm...and again this is such a nice extra to drink a glass of wine before dinner.

Everything was on point..excellent

Finesse. That's all that comes to mind. Luxury sprinkled with good positive vibes. Rooms exceeded expectation and the food in the restaurant was exceptional. I don't think I could find a reason to stay anywhere else in Durban.

Perfect location right in the heart of Uhmlanga district. We had a great stay. The staff were exceptional and were such a pleasure to deal with. Made us feel like we were in a boutique hotel instead of a large hotel chain.

Everything about the place was exceptional 👌