A national treasure
South Africa’s most cherished hotel stands majestically on Umhlanga’s beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean & the iconic lighthouse.
The Oyster Box
Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal
A timeless icon
Occupying a majestic location on the Umhlanga beachfront in KwaZulu-Natal province, The Oyster Box is one of South Africa’s most celebrated hotels, as famous for its remarkable coastal views as the understated luxury and gracious hospitality that have become the hallmarks of this cherished seaside destination.
Set just 15 minutes’ drive from King Shaka International Airport, The Oyster Box offers an array of individually decorated rooms and suites, an award-winning spa set amid tropical gardens, and a mouth-watering menu of restaurants and bars.
With South Africa’s Covid-19 recovery well underway, we are delighted to once again welcome international travellers back to The Oyster Box.
Lough Mask Distillery
Devoted to the lyrical Lough Mask landscape in County Mayo, this distillery is an award-winning spirits producer. Each spirit, available at The Lodge, takes the surrounding countryside as its muse, and is made with wild local botanicals and Lough Mask water.
Dooncastle Oysters
These superb quality oysters are harvested from nearby Galway Bay. Dooncastle only farms in Grade A waters and strives to produce oysters with an excellent meat to shell ratio. They’re a regular feature on the menus of the George V Dining Room, Cullen’s At The Cottage and Wilde’s.
Glasrai Organic Farm
A small local farm specialising in organic produce, Glasrai are passionate about healthy, tasty food and farming in a way that supports the health of our local eco-system.
Andarl Farm
This award-winning farm supplies all of the pork products used at the Lodge. Located just 25 miles from the hotel, the farm is well-respected for its free-range, outdoor-reared pigs.