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Happy Hippo Accommodation vs The Oyster Box
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. On balance, The Oyster Box is preferred by most professionals compared to Happy Hippo Accommodation. The Oyster Box comes in at #1 in Durban with approval from 4 sources such as Fodor's, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
Happy Hippo Accommodation
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
222 Mahatma Gandhi Road (formerly Point Road), Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Close to the beach, but in the dodgy part of town on Mahatma Gandhi Rd, is this spacious, well run, warehouse-style accommodation."
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Rough Guide
"Extremely spacious hostel a stone’s throw from uShaka Marine World and the beach. The rooftop bar makes it popular with a younger crowd in the mood for a party. Dorms , rooms."
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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