Rest as Remedy

Weekend Retreat at Sala Beach House

April 24-26th 2026

Luxury house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Beach with yoga mats and bricks on a wooden deck overlooking the ocean, hillside with white buildings in the distance, clear blue sky.

A weekend for deep rest, softening and nervous system nourishment. Join us for a soul-nourishing wellness retreat at Sala Beach House. Our intention for this weekend is to embrace rest as remedy, to remember our innate radiance through the healing power of rest and relaxation. Soothing our nervous systems through sacred surrender and softening our edges through gentle practices.

This retreat provides a tranquil environment where participants can disconnect from the stress of daily life and restore their physical and mental well-being. It features a variety of holistic activities, including meditation, slow flow yoga, restorative yoga and mindfulness techniques, all set in a serene natural setting.

In addition to these restorative practices, the retreat offers a vagus nerve workshop, a sound healing session to harmonize the mind and body, and a sunrise walking meditation on the beach for grounding and mindfulness. With gentle guidance, attendees are encouraged to listen to their bodies, unwind, and embrace the restorative effects of restful practices, promoting overall health and well-being.

Modern living room with large glass windows overlooking the ocean, featuring white furniture, wooden chairs, and indoor plants.

Introducing Sala Beach House

Sala Beach House is a 5-star luxury boutique retreat on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Dolphin Coast, where barefoot elegance meets contemporary seaside living. Perched above the shoreline with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, it offers direct access to Thompson’s Bay beach and its iconic tidal pool, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and effortlessly serene. The experience is shaped by warm, personalised service, beautifully designed spaces, and a thoughtful commitment to sustainability. Guests can savour refined, ocean-inspired dining, unwind in tranquil wellness areas, or explore the coast through activities like surfing, snorkelling, coastal walks, and nearby golf. With its blend of natural beauty, tranquillity, and considered luxury, Sala Beach House offers a restorative escape that feels both refined and deeply grounding.

A hotel room with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring a white sofa with pillows, a small table with two chairs outside, a potted palm, and a bed with white bedding.
Hotel room with a bed, nightstand, and a view of the ocean or lake through large windows.
A bedroom with a large open window or balcony overlooking the ocean, with a bed, chairs, and potted plants inside.
Beachfront bedroom with sliding glass doors, ocean view, tropical plants, canopy bed, and light-colored furniture.
A bedroom with a white bed, sheer white curtains, a blue armchair, a modern painting, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door, furnished with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.
Beachfront patio with wooden flooring, outdoor chairs, and a lounge chair, overlooking palm trees, greenery, rocky shoreline, and ocean waves at sunset.

Retreat Highlights

  • Sunset restorative yin yoga to settle the nervous system

  • Gentle morning movement and meditation each day

  • Vagus Nerve Workshop exploring the science of deep rest

  • Sound Healing session to harmonise mind and body

  • Sunrise walking meditation along Thompsons Bay

  • Nourishing meals crafted with seasonal, wholesome ingredients

  • Ample time for spa treatments, ocean swims and unhurried rest

    A beautiful invitation to honour your body’s need for pause.

What’s Included

  • All scheduled retreat programming

  • Daily vegetarian-forward meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners)

  • Access to Sala’s spa, pools, beach & leisure facilities

What’s Not Included

  • Domestic/International Airfare

  • Travellers insurance (not required, but recommended)

  • Additional Activities; massages

  • Transport to and from the centre

  • Airport transfers

 FAQs

  • If you are driving from Durban, it’s about an hours drive. You can search Pumula Retreat on Google Maps

    Driving Directions from King Shaka International Airport

    • Take the N2 north from the M65, through the Tongaat toll gate.

    • Follow the N2 to the Shaka’s Rock offramp (Exit 212)

    • Take the off-ramp and turn right. Continue for 2.6km.

    • At the T-Junction turn right onto Ocean Drive and continue for 800m.

    • Sala Beach House will be on the left hand side of the road at 75 Ocean Drive.

  • Of course! You can join alone, with friends, with family, with a partner, or however you’d like. There are accommodation options for single occupancy or double occupancy.

    **Please note that for this location, sharing rooms are only available with your loved ones as a double occupancy booking. All beds are King sized beds at Sala, therefore we don’t offer a “sharing” rate as we do on other retreats.

  • EARLY BIRD RATES
    **Valid for bookings before 28 February 2026

    Villa Rooms or Courtyard Suite
    Double Occupancy R 19’200
    Single Occupancy R 12’000

    Pool View Room
    Double Occupancy R 20’800
    Single Occupancy R 13’200

    Ocean View Room
    Double Occupancy R 24’000
    Single Occupancy R 15’600

    Ocean Suite
    Double Occupancy R 32’000
    Single Occupancy R 22’000

    Sala Suite
    Double Occupancy R 35’200
    Single Occupancy R 24’000

    WELLNESS RETREAT RATES

    Villa Rooms or Courtyard Suite
    Double Occupancy R 24’000
    Single Occupancy R 15’000

    Pool View Room
    Double Occupancy R 26’000 
    Single Occupancy R 16’500

    Ocean View Room
    Double Occupancy R 30’000
    Single Occupancy R 19’500

    Ocean Suite
    Double Occupancy R 40’000
    Single Occupancy R 27’500

    Sala Suite
    Double Occupancy R 44’000
    Single Occupancy R 30’000

  • Please email stay@salabeach.co.za to book your space. Have a look on their website to see what room you’d like to book.

  • Deposits And Cancellation Policy

    The following amounts are payable if an FIT reservation is cancelled:

    • 10% of the quoted rate where cancellation is received less than 60 days prior to arrival date.

    • 45% of the quoted rate where cancellation is received less than 30 days prior to arrival date.

    • 90% of the quoted rate where cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to arrival date.

    • 100% of the quoted rate for a no-show booking