“The last word in beachfront luxury, this grand, elegant hotel offers a state-of-the-art spa and a choice of top quality bars and restaurants. A range of accommodation spans from charming rooms to family-friendly villas and all have an indulgent yet homely feel. Perfect for utterly relaxing breaks.”

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • A beach side property complete with indulgent spa and fabulous food, ideal for relaxing weekend breaks
  • Learning

    • KwaZulu Natal has the country's most significant battlefields which can be visited for those interested in local history
  • Chic

    • Red-and-white striped textiles, roses around chandeliers, anthurium flowers, and tapestries woven with dusky threads
  • Other Activities

    • Release your inner adrenalin junkie at Oribi Gorge and swing from one side to the other of the 165 meter gorge
  • Golf

    • Play a round of golf on one of the courses on the South Coast, also known as The Golf Coast
  • Artworks

    • Richly coloured and socially provocative art by KwaZulu-Natal artists like Sibusiso Duma
  • Great walks

    • Hike in the dramatic Drakensberg mountains that run along the west of the province
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Live music nights and an in-house cinema that hosts regular movie nights
  • Safari

    • Safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park
  • Kids Club

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Lively

  • Gourmet

  • Luxury

  • Full of character

  • Hideaway

  • Local markets

  • Lively area

  • Good wine list

  • Designer

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Outstanding location

  • Romantic Break

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Snorkelling

  • Yoga

  • Families

  • Spa breaks

  • Honeymoons

  • Active Holiday

  • Gym

  • Foodies

  • Watersports

  • Weddings

  • Groups

  • Child friendly

  • Cycling

  • Sea Views

  • Fishing

  • On the beach

  • Restaurant

  • Grand Hotel

  • Spa

  • Beach Life

  • Romantic

  • Close to nightlife

  • Windsurfing

  • Contemporary

  • Traditional

  • Views

  • Wildlife Area

  • Wellbeing

  • Diving

  • Disabled access

  • Kayaking

Facilities

  • Rooms

    86 rooms in this hotel
  • Garden

    Lush gardens with terrace and beachfront
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool
  • In room DVD

  • Airport transfer

  • Bar

  • Outdoor dining

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Kids Club

  • Family Suites

  • Shops

  • Parking

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Business Centre

  • Good wine list

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Library

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

  • Private villas

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Concierge

  • Views

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Sitting Room

Activities

  • Learning

    • KwaZulu Natal has the country's most significant battlefields which can be visited for those interested in local history
  • Other Activities

    • Release your inner adrenalin junkie at Oribi Gorge and swing from one side to the other of the 165 meter gorge
  • Golf

    • Play a round of golf on one of the courses on the South Coast, also known as The Golf Coast
  • Great walks

    • Hike in the dramatic Drakensberg mountains that run along the west of the province
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Live music nights and an in-house cinema that hosts regular movie nights
  • Safari

    • Safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park
  • Local markets

  • Snorkelling

  • Yoga

  • Watersports

  • Cycling

  • Fishing

  • Close to nightlife

  • Windsurfing

  • Wildlife Area

  • Diving

  • Kayaking

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The Oyster Box Durban, South Africa

The porters wear pith helmets, even in the summer heat, at this South African institution. But with its friendly ambience, and zeal for Durban cuisine and KwaZulu art, in all their colour and spice, it is more quirky than imposing grande dame.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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