Sala Beach House
- Sleeps 20 guests
- No children under 12
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Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - 75 Ocean Drive, Shakas Rock, Ballito, 4399, KwaZulu-Natal See Map
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Description
Sala Beach House is a refined boutique hotel set directly above Thompson’s Bay near Ballito on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. Designed to feel like an elegant private residence rather than a conventional hotel, it offers an intimate oceanfront escape defined by barefoot luxury, privacy, and highly personalised service. The property is ideally located just 20 minutes from King Shaka International Airport, making it one of the most accessible luxury beach hotels in the area.
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Sala Beach House enjoys a privileged position with direct private access to Thompson’s Bay, a sheltered swimming beach and tidal pool known for its clear waters and natural charm. Guests are close to Ballito’s restaurants, boutiques, and lifestyle centres, while still enjoying a peaceful setting removed from the bustle of town.
The hotel features 7 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, each individually styled in soft coastal tones and natural materials. All rooms are designed to maximise light, space, and ocean views, with most offering private balconies or terraces overlooking the sea. A separate 3-bedroom exclusive-use villa provides complete privacy for families or groups, with generous living areas, ocean-facing decks, and a private plunge pool.
Wellness and slow living are central to the Sala experience. Guests can unwind beside 2 outdoor swimming pools, relax on sun decks overlooking the ocean, or retreat to the tranquil spa for holistic treatments using natural, African-sourced products. Daily yoga sessions, sea air, and unhurried rhythms encourage deep relaxation and reconnection.
Dining is relaxed yet sophisticated, with seasonal menus inspired by fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Meals are enjoyed in intimate settings such as the dining room, ocean-facing deck, or sheltered courtyard, while evenings often end with sundowners around the fire pit as the sun sets over the coastline.
Beyond the property, guests can explore the highlights of the Dolphin Coast, including swimming, snorkelling, surfing, coastal walks, dolphin and whale watching, and nearby championship golf courses. Sala Beach House also works well as a coastal base for a luxury beach-and-safari itinerary, with Zululand’s game reserves within easy reach.
Combining an exceptional beachfront location near Ballito, close proximity to King Shaka International Airport, and a calm, design-led approach to luxury hospitality, Sala Beach House is a distinctive destination for travellers seeking an intimate five-star beach hotel on South Africa’s North Coast.
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Location
- 75 Ocean Drive, Shakas Rock, Ballito, 4399, KwaZulu-Natal
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