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The Oyster Box vs Essenwood House
Both Essenwood House and The Oyster Box are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Oyster Box is preferred by most reviewers compared to Essenwood House. The Oyster Box has a TripExpert Score of 92 with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
The Oyster Box
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks 4319, South Africa
From $226 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"This 1947 hotel set in lush gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean reopened after a two-year makeover as a long overdue luxury addition to KwaZulu-Natal's tropical northern coast."
Fodor's
"The iconic Oyster Box hotel has achieved a perfect marriage between old colonial and African contemporary style in its luxurious accommodations and offers an eye-popping range of services."
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Condé Nast Traveler
96.4
"This 1947 hotel set in lush gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean reopened after a two-year makeover as a long overdue luxury addition to KwaZulu-Natal’s tropical northern coast."
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Afar Magazine
"For something more on the provincial side, opt for the charming Oyster Box Hotel in Durban, whose rich roots are as interesting as the structure that stands today."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"For chic, ocean-facing luxury you can't do much better than this renowned hotel next to the lighthouse. Rooms have special amenities such as on-demand movies and heated towels. If you've..."
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Essenwood House
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
630 Stephen Dlamini Road, Berea, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Insight Guides
"This colonial-era homestead, set in large gardens overlooking the city centre and ocean, offers personalised service and a high standard of accommodation in its six en-suite rooms."
Lonely Planet
"This neat, converted colonial mansion overlooks a lush palm-tree-filled garden and has rooms that are smart, spacious and airy, with luxurious touches."
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There’s no breakfast menu: what you ask for you get (along with the newspaper).
Rough Guide
"This grand house with a sumptuous garden has seven large, comfortable rooms (the upstairs ones have sea views), an attractive pool and a good-natured, somewhat eccentric, host."
