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Sala Beach House

Sala Beach House

Ballito

A stylish boutique hotel located in Thompson's Bay on Kwa Zulu Natal's Dolphin Coast. There are wonderful views out to see and with just 8 rooms it's small and intimate. Dining overlooking the ocean is a real highlight and the food has influences that reflect the rich history of the area. There's also a spa offering a full range of treatments ensuring that you'll feel refreshed and rejuvenated. As if that wasn't enough there's a lovely swimming pool too. 

All the rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fan, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar and television. 

The Pool View rooms have direct access to the pool and gardens and have an outdoor seating area. These rooms are located on the ground floor. 

The Ocean View Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that invite you to step outside onto a private balcony and take in the panoramic Indian Ocean views. The rooms are all spacious, bright and comfortable so that you can relax and unwind with the sounds of crashing waves.

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Amenities

Beach, Parking, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Luxury

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Located right on Durban's beachfront this iconic hotel is a landmark and has sweeping views of the coast. Nearby attractions include uShaka Marine World - famous for its spectacular aquarium, shark cage diving, seal and penguin shows, and family fun. There's abundant green space in the Durban Botanical Gardens and dramatic natural beauty in the Valley of 1000 Hills. The hotel has a choice of three swimming pools, two gyms, a selection of restaurants, a spa and hair salon. Be sure to have a drink in the Panorama Bar for some fabulous views and a window onto Durban's seafront. The comfortable rooms offer views out to sea and have television, WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, safe as well as air conditioning.

Southern Sun Elengeni & Maharani

Durban

Located in the heart of Zululand this small private game reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal is just an hour from the coast, set in around 3500 acres of bush with excellent wildlife including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino. There is abundant birdlife too which makes this award-winning lodge a must visit place. You'll find a spa, plunge pool and deck as well as a restaurant, lounge and deck overlooking the waterhole. Game drives are included as well as a few other activities including game walks, photographic safaris and children's activities. The nine rooms are spacious and attractively furnished with air conditioning. Activities included are twice daily game drives with expert guides and trackers and bush walks. 

Children of all ages are welcome and are cared for via Thanda's Bucks & Bugs Club, the Junior Rangers Course. As the resort is 99% Malaria Free, it is reat for family travel. 

Thanda Safari Lodge

near Hluhluwe

Thanda means love in the language of the Zulu people and this very romantic camp will make you fall in love with it. Located in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, it is set in over 3,500 acres and offers excellent wildlife including elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards and rhino. 

With just a small number of tents, this malaria-free reserve gives you a real sense of adventure in the African bush. You'll find a central living area, swimming pool, and a boma where you can sit around the fire at night. This evocative wilderness environment is complemented at night by the flickering of lanterns and light from the fire. 

Each tent has its own bathroom and sun terrace and it is truly back to basics here with no Wi-Fi or hairdryer - but the outdoor shower is the perfect way to start the day.

Ideal for families as there are specific activities for children. Activities include twice daily game drives with expert guides and trackers and Bush walks. Children of all ages are welcome and are cared for via Thanda's Bucks & Bugs Club, the Junior Rangers Course. Thanda is 99% Malaria Free and therefore is great for families.

Thanda Tented Camp

near Hluhluwe

How our Tent Ratings work

These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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+44 (0)7516 766404

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