the lighthouse bar - the oyster box hotel

magical views especially at night. the lighthouse offers class and a place to just unwind.
a must visit for a beer, cocktail or just a cup of tea and enjoy the magical views of the ocean.

excellent service. delicious good. lovely ambiance. the oyster box hotel is knows how to deliver. i have it 4/5 stars as in the evenings it gets overly crowded with people just randomly standing around waiting for tables to open up, so it makes those with tables feel abit akward.

by far one of the prettiest drinks spots in umhlanga. the lighthouse bar sits at the top of the oyster box and has a beautiful sea view with a great selection of drinks to go with it.

omw what an amazing experience!! the crayfish and the fish & chips are to die for! some of the best creme brûlée i’ve ever had. great service!

lovely evening! we decided on pre-drinks before heading off to dinner. great view, amazing cocktails and a good vibe. loved the complimentary snacks! worth a visit.

this place is very unwelcoming. my sisters and i had been to the beach earlier this morning's and stopped for lunch while waiting so long behind a chain to be seated. squished 6 of us in a 4 seater . service was super slow. by then i was even more hungry and drinks order not taken yet. then the waiter asks for id, i mean who asks for id especially you can see we are all waaaay above the drinking age and we just came from the beach and asked if we can show our id that we had copies on our phone. the waiter said no, so we asked for the manager and that was a no show, we got up and left as the staff here are so uninterested and unaccomodating.

this bar is absolutely phenomenal and i visit it whenever i am in umhlanga. the views are stunning and the service is great. i love the complimentary snacks and the retro/ vintage decor.

the place is quite small as compared youngest i expected... striking red colours ... pretty enough though ... the outside deck has a nice view of the ocean and light house ... their coffee is good however is over priced ... staff very friendly and attentive ...

great view and fantastic service. decor is simple but yet quite refined and elegant.
fantastic for a relaxed drink out after work or with the "crew".

food: 3
ambiance: 4
service: 4

notoriously known for the view of the lighthouse, patrons somehow always find themselves at this bar paying far too much for less than premium alcohol, but hey if you rolling in the cash then why not just sit back and chill...

a breathtaking view of the ocean sets the scene for a relaxing kick back cocktail moment. sipping a cosmopolitan and a pina colada whilst watching the ships from a distance makes its so much more special...love this place way too much...hendrik f kotze

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for an unforgettable experience, an awesome view (day and night), a fresh breeze coming in from the ocean, visit the the oyster box - lighthouse bar on the roof terrace. the oyster box hotel with fans like sails hanging from the sealing, is synonymous with all things luxurious, 5 star quality and service.

if you'd expect to bump into nicki minaj or queen latifah, you are not reaching for the stars, as many a star including them have stayed over at the oyster box hotel.

we've had the snack platter with fried halloumi cheese, deep-fried calamari, sesame chicken strips and delicious fishcakes which contended very strongly with my favourite fishcakes from tashas restaurant in menlyn maine pta.

i can highly recommend the lighthouse bar, the oyster box hotel and lovely simonsig bubbly from the menu.

the perfect place to celebrate, enjoy the end your day or fall in love ❤️

the oyster box is synonymous with all things luxury and as long as i can remember, each and every trip to the coast over the years has not gone without a visit here for that particular reason. 

not only, is it an award-winning 5 star luxury boutique hotel, but also has possibly the best views of umhlanga's iconic lighthouse.  as such, on a rather rainy day in durban us girls could not resist a cheeky bottle of champers or two on their terrace with 180 degree views across the indian ocean. 

*recommendation: come rain or shine, you cannot go wrong with a visit here.  for the cocktail lovers, try their signature umhlanga schling cocktail or apple mint cosmopolitan!


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if you're looking for a bar with a view, a perfect place to watch the sun set over the indian ocean on a warm summer's evening or watch sport with friends while nibbling on snacks, then look no further. the lighthouse bar is located on the top floor of the oyster box hotel and boasts an ideal spot to come an enjoy a drink and relax.

we came for some drinks over lunch time and chose to sit outside on the patio, facing the lighthouse. these semi-private two-seater tables are ideal for enjoying your drinks in privacy with a magnificent view. i had the raspberry martini and my better half had their signature cocktail - the umhlanga sling. the martini was delicious, and the twisted orange peel really added that extra bit of kick and also looked beautiful in the glass. the umhlanga sling was quite sweet with the taste of mango being quite dominating. the mint leaves add that bit of freshness, but if you're not a fan of mint then i wouldn't recommend ordering it.

we returned the following night to have some sundowners, but the bar was packed to the brim. and it was very noisy - in my opinion, the music was simply too loud and everyone was shouting at each other. so i wouldn't recommend it for a quite, private evening. rather, it seems like the ideal place to enjoy some cocktails on a lazy summer afternoon.

the service is great! friendly and fast, they really do their best to make you feel like royalty. our drinks arrived promptly and they did not compromise on the quality.

i can't comment on the food, but their snack platters sound amazing and i'd love to give them a try some day.

overall, good drinks but totally overpriced. great view, but too noisy and crowded at night. go at a time when it's not busy, when there isn't live music and just after you've received your pay cheque, with someone who either only drinks one cocktail or are willing to pay for themselves.

i can only rate this place purely on the bar and not the food.

the cocktails are the most expensive i have ever paid and actually poorly and very below average made.

but the one undeniable truth is the awe and beauty of the view.

the deck is so narrow that doors open into your seats and you struggle to find some leg space, but when you do it has such an incredible vibe.

a stunning, romantic, relaxing and classy bar. i could spend all day here looking at the lighthouse and the ocean.