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Suncoast Towers vs The Oyster Box
Both Suncoast Towers and The Oyster Box are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Oyster Box is the choice of most professionals compared to Suncoast Towers. The Oyster Box ranks #1 in Durban with approval from 4 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
Suncoast Towers
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
20 Battery Beach Road, Durban, 4001, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $103 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A safe, if businesslike, bet. It has over 100 sleek and contemporary rooms with flash trimmings. Be aware that... the bathrooms are incorporated into the bedrooms themselves."
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Fodor's
"This hotel is a stone's throw from the beach, and... it's designed in the art-deco style of the 1930s. ... The sea views from the higher floors are spectacular."
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Mediterranean cuisine is a speciality at The Riviera, but look out for local favorites as an option.
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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