Oyster Guest House is a recently renovated guest house in Durban where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace. The property is around 1.3 miles from Umhlanga Main Beach, 1.5 miles from Umhlanga rocks Beach, and 1.5 miles from Bronze Beach. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area and a flat-screen TV. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durban, like golfing. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Umhlanga lighthouse is 1.2 miles from Oyster Guest House, while Kings Park Stadium is 8.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 12 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.6
Low score for Durban
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mpho
    South Africa South Africa
    2023 I loved everything about Oyster guest house, our host Lihle is very friendly, sweet and loving is easy talk to her, she even took us very beautiful pictures to ensure that our stay is memorable.our room were very clean with a pool view ,...
  • Pierre
    Mauritius Mauritius
    Was great staying there. The host very gentle and helpful. Place is very neat and peaceful .
  • Ntuthuko
    South Africa South Africa
    The stay was awesome me and my girlfriend enjoyed it the hosts were very friendly checked on us daily and attended to our needs on time.

Managed by Lihle

Company review score: 9Based on 133 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

She is passionate about Tourism, friendly yet professional in her dealings with guests. Accommodates reasonable special requests by guests.

Property info

Property has power/electricity & water supply backup. 2 Self-catering Units: Deluxe: 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms (one ensuite). Complimentary shower gel, shampoo, body lotion, teas & coffees, salt, pepper, cooking oil etc. Fully fitted kitchen (crockery & cutlery), non-stick pots. CoFridge/freezer. Studio has the same with 1 bedroom & Kitchenette & a sleeper coach. Other rooms has the same except for cooking facilities. All rooms have cool/heat air-conditioning. Free WiFi. Smart TV with streaming apps etc. The only shared part is the entertainment area which includes: pool, outside shower, patio furnished with bar table & chairs, braai area. Loungers and beach towels are available on request etc

Neighborhood info

Centrally located, less than 15min from King Shaka Airport, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Casinos, 5min drive to Umhlanga Beach, Gateway Shopping Centre, The Pearls, Oceans Shopping Centre. About 20min to Durban Playhouse & the Museum, about 25min to Ushaka Marine Theme Park etc.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Oyster Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
Internet
Fast free Wifi 94 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Baggage storage
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Oyster Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Oyster Guest House

  • Oyster Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • Oyster Guest House is 9.3 miles from the center of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Oyster Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Oyster Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Oyster Guest House include:

    • Apartment
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Studio