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Smith's Cottage vs The Oyster Box
Smith's Cottage and The Oyster Box are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The Oyster Box scores significantly higher than Smith's Cottage. The Oyster Box scores 92 with approval from 4 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
Smith's Cottage
Lonely Planet
5 Mount Argus Road, Durban 4051, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Travellers praise this comfortable ‘home away from home’. Friendly owners Keith and Pat offer accommodation in all shapes and sizes with a laid-back atmosphere."
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The Oyster Box
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
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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