The iconic Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, has specials filled with romance, fine dining and detoxing spa treatments for the first quarter of 2019.

January
The Mediterranean-inspired Ocean Terrace and The Oyster Bar, both with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse, are ideal for enjoying casual dining over a delicious pizza prepared in our wood fired oven. All pizzas are R100 from January 16 to 30 for lunch and dinner.

The dinner and a movie combo on January 11 and 25 includes dinner, the movie, popcorn and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival. The evening starts at 18:00 on The Ocean Terrace, followed by the movie at 20:00 in the Cinema. Price is R450 per person. Can’t make it in January? The combo returns in February (8 and 22) and March (1 and 28)!

If you’re looking for a special spa treatment, the Desireable Decléor Experience which both face and body to reveal a “fresh” and relaxed mind, body and soul. Using the Decléor Body Balm, relax with a 45-min Back of Body Massage, followed by a 45-min Decléor Facial, using the Aurabsolu Hydrogel mask to awaken and revitalise your skin. Available from January 1 to 31 and priced at R1 500 per person for 90 minutes.

February
February is all about love and there’s much to experience on the 14th and 15th. The Valentine’s Dinner Dance on the 14th includes a six-course plated dinner and dancing to the sounds of Leon at The Grill Room. R1 200 per person

On February 15, a late Valentine’s evening in the company of the Meander Wines Portfolio will take you through some boutique and unique rosé and red wines. Arrival canapés will be followed by a four-course meal paired with a selection of Reds and Rosés. The event takes place between 19:00 to 23:00 and costs R690 per person.

On 22 February the Lelmis Mask-erade will allow you to indulge in a celebration of “superfoods”. It includes a light breakfast, mask, Hammam steam room and informative task and demonstration by Varsha Sharma from Elemis. From 08:30; price is R550 per person.

For the month of February, the Celebrate Togetherness Special and B | Together treatment will nourish body, heart and soul. Price is R3 060 per couple for 90 minutes.

March
The wonder Years on March 29 will take you back to a time when hair was crimped, tops were tank and pants were baggy with an 80s-inspired show, retro (three-course) food and, of course, cocktails. Prizes will be handed out for the best dressed! Be in the Pearl Room from 19:00. Price is R590 per person.

Finally, the Healing Himalayan Salt ritual begins with a full-body Himalayan salt exfoliation followed by a Back of Body Massage using heated Himalayan Salt Stones. The Himalayan Salt contains many healing properties and helps to relax the muscles as well as detoxing the body. Available during the entire month at R1 500 per person for 90 minutes.