Umhlanga Rocks guide

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Umhlanga means the place of reeds in Zulu and is named after the Ohlanga River which reaches the Indian Ocean three kilometres north of the town. Umhlanga was formed in 1972 through the merger of Umhlanga Rocks, a seaside resort town, and the suburb of La Lucia.

Umhlanga has become the focus of development in the greater Durban area with many businesses relocating offices from central Durban because of urban decay, similarly to Sandton forming the new centre of Johannesburg. In line with this, Durban International Airport will move to La Mercy, near Umhlanga, and reopen as King Shaka International Airport in the future.

Umhlanga Rocks has many luxury hotels and apartments right on the beach including the Cabana Beach Hotel, the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Umhlanga Sands Hotel and Pearls of Umhlanga apartments. Many of these have views of the landmark lighthouse.

Umhlanga Ridge is a new retail, office and residential node situated on a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean. It was largely developed on sugarcane land by property development company, Moreland Estates, owned by the Tongaat-Hulett sugar group. Located on the ridge are Gateway Theatre of Shopping and other shopping centres, motor dealerships, a private hospital and many offices.

Umhlanga, together with Umdloti forms the Sugar Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.

Other places of interest in Umhlanga are the Umhlanga Country Club and Mount Edgecombe Country Club in nearby Mount Edgecombe.

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The Oyster Box Meetings and Events (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Oyster Box Meetings and Events in Umhlanga Rocks offers a stunning venue against a backdrop of the Indian ocean ideal for large and intimate receptions, and functions. Enjoy the finest of celebrations with warmth, caring service and relaxed elegance. This is the ideal environment for hosting a successful meeting or conference with excellent personal service and technical support and five spectacular room choices available.
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The Oyster Box Weddings (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Oyster Box Weddings in Umhlanga Rocks invites you take your special day beyond your wildest dreams in this spectacular venue with the Indian Ocean as your backdrop. With elegant internal environments and a range of beautiful locations for both private ceremonies and celebration receptions and functions, The Oyster Box welcomes Engagement parties, Kitchen Teas, Wedding Showers and many other pre-wedding celebrations leading up to the wedding day itself. Come experience the expertise, style and understanding of the finest attention to detail and special attention that is bestowed on the wedding party to ensure a perfect and memorable day.
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BENTLEY on the Beach
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
ON THE BEACH ! Bentley is an exclusive, luxurious, modern Guesthouse with a cocktail pool in the sky, set on a quiet cul-de-sac directly on the beach. and also only a couple of blocks away from the la Lucia Shopping Mall. We have our sparkling swimming...
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Umhlanga Sands Lifestyle Resort (2011-10-06)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Umhlanga Sands Lifestyle Resort overlooks the Umhlanga Rocks beachfront and offers breathtaking panoramic views over the sparkling Indian Ocean. Come enjoy family style, self catering living by the seaside with spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 6 persons and include breathtaking sea views, air conditioning and a separate kitchenette. Enjoy poolside entertainment for the whole family and a beauty salon with treatment room offering limited massages and beauty treatments. The Umhlanga Sands Lifestyle Resort offers many interests and activities and is available for conferences and events.
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Casea Fishing Charters (2011-10-06)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Casea Fishing Charters based in Umhlanga Rocks offers you the experience of a lifetime with this family run deep sea fishing charter company. Boats launch and return from the fishing grounds via the waves and this is often the highlight of the charter. Highly experienced skippers await you and all are welcome from eager beginners to experienced anglers, including ladies & children from 5 years old, and top quality fishing equipment is supplied.
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The Palm Court Restaurant (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Palm Court Restaurant at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks is set in a spacious, airy open courtyard with lush palms reaching up to the skies touching breathtaking chandeliers above. Inspired by the original colonial architecture, the Palm Court Restaurant offers casual dining, sumptuous traditional afternoon teas and is the prefect setting for cocktails with friends.
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The Ocean Terrace (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Ocean Terrace at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks offers rolling Indian Ocean views and comes with authentic Tandoori and pizza ovens preparing your favourite dishes. The beautiful Ocean Terrace is perfect for family and more casual dining and offers an array of tastes and aromas with mouthwatering Indian cuisine, and an a la carte menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come and enjoy a superb meal or relaxing drink in this wonderful setting elegantly enhanced by a nearby rim flow pool.
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The Chukka Bar (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Chukka Bar at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban offers old world charm and character with spectacular sea views and a perfect setting for simply toasting the joys of life. Come settle down with a friend or two, revel in the views and the warm ambient setting and enjoy a drink or two as you relax completely and savour the here and now.
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Protea Hotel Umhlanga (2011-10-06)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Protea Hotel Umhlanga, in Umhlanga Rocks near Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa is located on the beach and offers fantastic sunsets, and a swimming pool and onsite restaurant for incredible local and continental breakfasts. 120 spacious en-suite rooms with glorious views boast a small kitchenette with a fridge and microwave, satellite television, internet modem, air conditioning and a whole lot more, and there is a bar on the premises. The Protea Hotel Umhlanga has conference facilities for up to 180 delegates.
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Beach House
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
On your doorstep you'll enjoy beautiful, long white soft beaches that stretch for kilometres. Upmarket, spacious suites & studios with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning/fans and patios. Sea views or pool facing, separate entrances, enjoy a tranquil bre...
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Anchor's Rest Guest House (2011-10-06)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Anchor's Rest Guest House offers bed and breakfast and upmarket guest suite, self catering accommodation options in Umhlanga Rocks. Focusing on peace and tranquility in tropical surrounds, with beautiful beaches, and easy access to good shopping and restaurant facilities, the Anchor's Rest Guest House is the ideal base for both the leisure and business traveller. Enjoy a night of comfort in your room with private entrance, and direct access to the pool, sleeping in your king size bed with air conditioning and in the morning wake to a full English or Continental Breakfast in the dining room before heading out to explore all that this wonderful area has to offer.
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The Oyster Box Hotel (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Oyster Box Hotel offers sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and direct beach access and based in Umhlanga Rocks is one of South Africa’s most distinguished hotels. Stay in one of the 86 luxurious rooms and suites and dine in one of the six venues, with choices ranging from fine-dining to more casual options. The Oyster Box Hotel also offers relaxation around the Infinity pool, overlooking the ocean or in the world-class Spa. The Oyster Box Hotel also has a spectacular venue for your next meeting, function or event and is the perfect setting for your wedding.
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Il Gusto Ristorante Functions (2011-10-06)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Il Gusto Ristorante Functions in Umhlanga Rocks caters to functions large or small at this lovely venue with Mediterranean decor that serves a delectable selection of Italian and Mediterranean dishes with set meals available to suit your budgets and needs. Il Gusto Ristorante Functions are perfect for Birthdays, engagements, Small Conferences, stork Party's, Product launches for all companies and company party's.
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The Lighthouse Bar (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Lighthouse Bar at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks offers panoramic views of Umhlanga beach and out to sea and serves exotic cocktails combined with great music. This is a truly spectacular setting for relaxing and unwinding with good friends and welcoming drinks in magical surrounds.
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The Grill Room (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Grill Room at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks offers a true fine dining experience serving only the finest local cuisine paired with a wide choice of the best local and international wines from the exceptional wine cellar. Come and indulge your palate with a wide selection of freshly caught seafood or something local and exotic from the tasteful, ethnically inspired menus in a fresh and light ambiance
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Sylvan Grove Bed & Breakfast
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
"Located in Umhlanga Rocks, the finest holiday resort in Kwa Zulu Natal overlooking the Indian Ocean, Sylvan Grove is set in a tranquil, tropical garden with prolific birdlife. This gracious, homely guest house, offers affordable accommodation for the dis...
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The Oyster Box Superior Garden Villas (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Oyster Box Superior Garden Villas in Umhlanga Rocks are charming villas each with the luxury of a private plunge pool, and a lush garden setting. The Oyster Box Superior Garden Villa come with a relaxing terrace, private lounge and bar, and an opulent bathroom. The villas offer excellent features and luxurious facilities and amenities and a full daily breakfast is included in the rate, plus a twice daily housekeeping service and so much more.
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The Oyster Bar (2011-10-05)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Oyster Bar at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban offers spectacular views overlooking the pool and Indian Ocean. The Oyster Bar serves mouthwatering snacks including oysters on ice freshly picked from their own oyster beds to be enjoyed with a glass of your favourite chilled champagne!
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Umhlanga Explorer (2011-10-06)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Umhlanga Explorer in Umhlanga Rocks provides a service with excellence to clients that includes assistance with hotel rooms, car hire, airport transfers, coach hire, tours and safaris countrywide. Enjoy various overland tours in Kwa-Zulu Natal and South Africa as well as day group tours, and Tours of Cape Town are available including Table Mountain, Robben Island, wine tours, cultural tours like District Six and other.
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Zeranka Lodge
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bed & Breakfast or Self Catering Accommodation In La Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa Situated along the Lower La Lucia Beaches just North of Durban, Zeranka Lodge offers ideal accommodation for both the businessman and the holiday maker. Zeranka...
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African Dreamz Bed & Breakfast
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
"African Dreamz is a luxury Bed & Breakfast located within walking distance from the beach in Umhlanga, on the North Coast. Here your hosts welcomes you with warm tran- quility, and personal service. The spacious en-suite double bedrooms are individua...
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Il Gusto Ristorante (2011-10-06)
Located in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Il Gusto Ristorante in Umhlanga Rocks beckons diners to come and relax and unwind in a fusion of old and new Mediterannean decor, and sip a delectable South African wine. Serving freshly prepared dishes with the tastiest ingredients, Il Gusto Ristorante delights with a fusion of great italian and other famous mediterranean dishes. Il Gusto Ristorante is available to cater to functions big and small with set menus available to suit your budget and tastes.
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