Oyster Box Hotel and Spa ....

It has been 6 months since the re-birth of the “Majestic Lady” and feedback from guests during this time has been superb. Feedback that I can now personally identify with!


I was lucky enough to stay at the hotel myself in January and can honestly say that it exceeded my every expectation – and more. I found the staff to be extremely friendly and sincere. The spa just blew me away! I highly recommend the Rungu massage. The fabulous pedicure I had was also an absolute treat. The Lighthouse Bar and Oyster Bar both offer guests a chic place to relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of bubbly. The rooms were all lovely - each with its own unique décor and feel. The super fast complimentary WIFI was also a hit with me. The Garden Villas, Cabanas and Family suite were some of my favourites... not to mention the breathtaking Presidential suite. More than anything the history behind the hotel was what grabbed me.


I have included some stories we received from past guests before the hotel reopened in this newsletter. It is amazing to see just how much this hotel means to people. The entire hotel still radiates that elegance of a time gone by - but at the same time sets a new benchmark for luxury in KwaZulu-Natal ..... Tesna Simonsen



The team from The Oyster Box will have stand at INDABA this year and I would be delighted to set up a meeting for you. Please let me know a date and time that would suit you and I will get it confirmed, by emailing me on tesna@luxuryrepcollection.com



Please also let me know if you would like to arrange a site inspection.




As we are approaching brochure production time we would be very happy to assist you with copy writing, images, training etc. Please drop me a line if there is anything I can do to help.

It happened at the Oyster Box....

 
Ruth Henwood wrote...



My first memory of the Oyster Box is a simple but very special one. It was in about 1969.


My grandfather and grandmother fetched me from our home on the Berea and said we were off to a special outing at the Oyster Box for tea. On went my best dress and off we set on a long drive to Umhlanga.


The tea, of course was scrumptious but the memory of my wonderful grandfather will always be associated with impeccable manors, distinction, grandeur and elegance.


I look forward to taking my grandchildren to The Oyster Box on a special occasion and hope the memories will be imprinted on their minds for as long as I have held mine.

 Mike Devereaux wrote....



My younger son came from the UK to South Africa in 1993 to celebrate his 21st birthday with other family members living here. He was accompanied by his grandmother, who had just experienced her first flight at the age of 84. To celebrate these events we brought them to Umhlanga Rocks to the Cabana Beach hotel for a week’s holiday.


On his birthday I had booked a dinner for us all at the Oyster Box to dine in style as a special treat. There were 9 of us, myself and my wife our 5 children and my mother plus my elder son’s wife. We ordered wine to drink from the waiter, a Bellingham Johannesburger and a Cabernet Sauvignon whilst we perused the menu.


Everyone placed their orders for starters and the main course and I ordered oysters as my starter and prawns for my main meal. The waiter returned after a short while to inform me that they had no oysters and seeing the disappointment on my face he quickly quipped and we don’t have the box either. The other family members dissolved into laughter as I ordered Portuguese Sardines as a replacement starter.


Over the years this meal involving the missing oysters and box has become a family legend and is recounted with great pleasure and nostalgia for the meal that we still thoroughly enjoyed at the Oyster Box that evening. Prior to the closure for renovations, my wife and I had dined frequently at the Oyster Box and we await the re-opening with great anticipation and hope that the oysters are present on my next visit.

The facts.....

 The Oyster Box stands majestically on Umhlanga’s prestigious beachfront, with lush landscaped gardens and direct beach access. The hotel is conveniently situated in relation to the Natal Midlands and the Drakensberg mountain range, as well as world-famous game parks and historic battlefields.



With 86 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, eight Garden Villas, each with its own private pool and a magnificent 450 sqm Presidential Suite, complete with private pool, once again the OYSTER BOX HOTEL stands in a class of its own.


The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has gone to extraordinary lengths to preserve the original character, texture, environment and allure of the hotel during the restoration project, whist carefully incorporating state-of-the-art technology to bring this legend into the 21st century, to satisfy today’s most discerning travellers who visit for business and pleasure.


History has been interwoven with essential modern touches of technology to ensure a truly ‘today’ 5-star experience, which adds even greater beauty to the hotel’s historical majesty. A generous array of deluxe amenities, thoughtful extras, personal features and services are provided for the pleasure and comfort of guests, including:


• Flat Screen Satellite TV with over 25 channels to choose from.


• Deluxe L’Occitane bath amenities, luxurious bathrobes and slippers.


• Housekeeping service twice daily.


• Soap and pillow menus.


• Heated towel rails.


• Well stocked mini-bar


• Fresh fruit and flowers in all rooms, plus a selection of current magazines.


• In-room CD/DVD players and iPod docking stations.


• Private in-room safes


• Finger-tip controlled heat and air-conditioning.


• Extensive 24-hour room service menu.


• Two direct dial telephones with voicemail.


• High-speed Wi-Fi.


• Beach gear - sun umbrellas, beach bags, balls, bats and suntan lotion.


• Children’s Club with qualified child minding staff so adults can relax






We have a good supply of brochures and image cd’s let us know and we will happily send you some


I leave you with this a fantastic write up on the new Oyster Box Hotel & Spa


http://www.showcook.com/2010/features/the-oyster-box-revisted/


See if you can spot Henry (mentioned in above story)