The Oyster Box, open for business

The Oyster Box has introduced its “Absolute Business … ” Day Conference Packages at R2800 per person, per day. The rate is inclusive of a Day Conference Package per delegate, lunch, a cocktail function hosted by the hotel on the first evening, venue hire and standard equipment hire.

The extensive Day Conference Package includes accommodation in one of the 86 rooms and suites. “At a rate of R2250 per person sharing or R2800 per single occupancy, we believe this is one of the best corporate conference offerings around,” said GM Wayne Coetzer, “and we are thrilled to be able to bring a product of this calibre to the market.

Tailor-made

“The conference industry is overflowing with venues offering much of the same,” Coetzer continued. “At the Oyster Box we are able to tailor-make each conference requirement to suit the client's needs at a rate that's affordable in the current market and in an amazing setting.”

The hotel has a diverse selection of venues to offer conference organisers and corporates, with each one of the five banqueting venues individually decorated. The hand-blown, crystal Venetian chandeliers in the mirrored “Pearl Room” lend an air of luxury and opulence to the 120-seater venue. “The Durban July”, “The Union Castle” and “The Colony” rooms can be set up to suit any occasion. Each of the rooms can be used independently and configured to suit individual requirements. In addition, the new property boasts a 24-seater movie theatre, which can be used as a conference or presentation venue. A fully equipped business centre with complementary high-speed Internet facilities is available.

Dining and socialising

Complementing the conference and business facilities, the hotel offers a varied selection of dining and socialising options. From the cool, calm tones of the “Ocean Terrace”, complete with pizza and Tandoori ovens, serving the finest seafood and a selection of authentic curries and breakfast or “High Tea” in the light-and-airy “Palm Court”, to fine dining in “The Grill Room”. The innovative sunken wine cellar, with its glass ceiling and impressive wine list, houses the “Chef's Table”, allowing for private functions for up to 10 persons.

The locals favourite “Chukka Bar”, with its authentic character, the new “Lighthouse Bar” situated on the rooftop overlooking the famous lighthouse and the magnificent, marbled “Oyster Bar”, serving freshly plucked oysters from the hotel's own oyster beds, become hives of activity once the day's business is done.

Turkish Hammam

With health and wellness an important element in today's fast-paced world, the Oyster Box offers a state-of-the-art spa, housing an authentic Turkish Hammam and an in-house fitness centre, boasting the latest equipment and technology.

Conference, accommodation, function and event bookings for the Oyster Box can be made on +27 (0)31 514 5000 or on .