HISTORY... OLD MEETS NEW...IN HARMONY
Following an extensive two-year rebuild, the Oyster Box with all the luxurious comforts, elegance and charm of a bygone era, together with its iconic lighthouse and breathtaking views, re-opened in 2009.
Constructed in 1869 and originally used as navigational beacon, a beach cottage known as the ‘Oyster Box’, was first converted into a hotel in the 1930’s. The main building complex has undergone a number of changes since, with the most notable architectural changes occurring during the 1950’s with the addition of components such as simplified archways, a spiral staircase and a variety of largely unrelated, vaguely Mediterranean decorative elements. A number of the original landmarks remain intact in the new structure including the grand, revolving door at the entrance and the reception and foyer with distinctive black and white terrazzo tiles, imposing wrought-iron balustrade and original, inlaid hand-painted tiles and murals.