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The Oyster Box vs Quarters Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Oyster Box scores significantly better than Quarters Hotel Florida Road. The Oyster Box comes in at #1 in Durban with endorsements from 4 reviewers such as Concierge, 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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Quarters Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
101 Florida Road, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $47 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"Four gracious Victorian houses provide a successful combination of Old World charm and modern sophistication."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This attractive boutique hotel – at two neighboring locations – balances colonial glamour with small-scale home comforts."
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Fodor's
"Four converted Victorian homes comprise the city's most intimate boutique hotel, on Florida Road; an additional, newer, 17-room property up the road is called Quarters on Avondale."
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