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The Oyster Box
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Condé Nest Traveler Spain
9 destinos para soñar con un verano austral
21st December 2021
El hemisferio sur da la bienvenida a la estación del año más soleada y alegre y nos tienta con estos lugares increíbles (y poco conocidos). Read on Condé Nest Traveler Spain
Travel + Leisure
The Top 3 Resort Hotels in Africa
8th September 2021
One visit to any of these indulgent resorts and you'll never look at Africa the same way again. Stay at any of these luxurious resort hotels on your next trip to Africa. Read on Travel + Leisure
Elite Traveler
The 5 Best Restaurants in Durban
6th July 2021
Continuing our coverage of South Africa, Elite Traveler brings you an essential guide to the five best restaurants in Durban. Read on Elite Traveler
Departures
Life From Unexpected Perspectives
4th May 2021
Eye-opening perspectives, personal recommendations, and unique insights for American Express Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members. Read on Departures
Travel + Leisure
The Top 100 Hotels in the World
8th July 2020
This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be.. Travel + Read on Travel + Leisure
Forbes Magazine
Best Pet-Friendly Hotels With Animals In Residence You Need To Meet
12th September 2019
Sure pet-friendly hotels are nice, but what about those properties that go that extra mile to ensure guests enjoy all manner of creature comforts by having a friendly dog, cat or even a pony in residence. Read on Forbes Magazine
Elite Traveler
The Best Luxury Hotels in Durban
16th August 2019
In this latest article in an ongoing series, Elite Traveler takes a closer look at the luxury accommodations available in one of South Africa’s greatest cities. Here are the best luxury hotels in Durban. The Oyster Box The Oyster Box is not only one of Durban’s finest hotels but one Read on Elite Traveler
Evening Standard
Durban: the most interesting foodie city in South Africa?
29th October 2018
The East Coast city’s Indian influences make it an exotic foodie destination. Welcome to the land of bunny chow, says Melissa Twigg Read on Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Hotel Review: The Oyster Box, Durban
5th October 2018
T his five star family-run institution is the perfect reason to add Durban to your South African itinerary.. Built in 1954, The Oyster Box Hotel is situated on the spot where The Oyster Lodge once stood - a 19th century cottage that acted as a navigational beacon.. Since its construction, many a Read on Evening Standard
The Good Hub
The Oyster Box
7th August 2018
On s’y pose pour profiter de la brise, prendre un apéritif et contempler le coucher de soleil depuis la piscine, avec une vue imprenable sur l’Océan Indien. Iconique, un phare blanc et rouge, que l’on peut également scruter depuis la terrasse privée de sa chambre, nous protège de loin. Huitres Read on The Good Hub
The Good Hub
Durban en quelques spots qui bougent
9th February 2018
The Good Escape – Les meilleurs spots. Voir les articles #1 Spots : nos 5 hôtels favoris à Manille #2 City-guide : Austin, musique live et art contemporain #3 City-guide : nos 5 hôtels favoris à Chicago #4 City-guide : nos 4 hôtels favoris à Rotterdam #5 City-guide : nos 5 Read on The Good Hub
Brit+ Co
14 Romantic Hotel Packages to Book for Valentine’s Day
1st February 2018
Kelli Acciardo is a travel, fashion, and beauty writer who spends most of her time in NYC, when she's not traveling around the world. Obsessions include: viral dog videos, spicy margaritas, the perfect metallic bronze eye shadow, and a great bathrobe. Her work has been published in Brit + Co, Read on Brit+ Co
Forbes Magazine
The World Of The Five-Star Hotel Cat
25th January 2018
Red Carnation Hotels. Happy is the life of the hotel cat. Well, in the right sort of hotel and with the right sort of cat. Take Fa-Raon, a Birman with piercing blue eyes. At Le Bristol, he has a 3-Michelin-starred kitchen to indulge his dietary whims, an entire salon to attend Read on Forbes Magazine
SmarterTravel
At Thanda Safari, Rhino Tracking Is (Literally) a Walk in the Park
14th September 2017
Few things in life have ever gotten my heart pumping as much as stalking a 5,000-pound rhinoceros on foot through the African bush.. To be clear, I wasn’t hunting the rhino—I was tracking it alongside a team of professional wildlife researchers inside Thanda Safari, a non-hunting private game reserve in South Read on SmarterTravel
DuJour
Explore the Oyster Box Hotel in South Africa
10th August 2017
Unlike its landlocked counterpart Johannesburg, the coastal city of Durban – a popular weekend destination for “Joburg” residents – has escaped international attention. But with warm-water beaches and a bustling nightlife, the vibrant South African outpost won’t be a well-kept secret for long. Just beyond the city limits, in the Read on DuJour
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24 hour reception
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86 rooms
The Oyster Box
Check in: 1400 Check out: 1100
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24 hour check-in / Laundry/Valet service / Turkish Bath / Spa / Sauna / Safe deposit box / Room service / Restaurant / Pool / Pets allowed / Onsite laundry / Lounges/bars / Housekeeping - daily / 24-hour front desk / Health club / Free parking / Free high speed internet connection / Coffee shop / Children's play area / Car rental desk / Bell staff/porter / Air conditioning / Accessible parking / Accessible facilities / 24-hour security / Valet parking