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Riviera HotelvsThe Oyster Box
Riviera Hotel and The Oyster Box are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Oyster Box scores significantly higher than Riviera Hotel. The Oyster Box comes in at 88 with recommendations from 3 reviews including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and concierge.com.
Riviera Hotel
DK Eyewitness
127 Victoria Embankment Esplanade, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $23/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Family Friendly
- Meeting Rooms
DK Eyewitness "A modern low-budget option on the edge of the central business district, the Riviera is located opposite the yacht harbour, near the BAT Arts Centre."
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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler96.4
"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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely Planet "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. " Full review
