Sanctuary Mandela

Beautiful iconic location, lots of history at the actual Nelson Mandela house, where the great iconic lived for a few years while president of the Republic of South Africa. Drinks and service top tear, staff friendly and you get a beautiful tour of the house. Some of the original architecture still remains, with a nice high level explanation of the house, there are 9 rooms in the house and each room is named after the legend himself... the painting are stunning good something else that depics the history of this beautiful country.... Food... Service Great, Presentation Awesome, Taste top tear... Sanctuary Mandela, is a must try...

Our stay at Sanctuary Mandela was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcome. The staff were genuinely some of the friendliest people I have ever met and their service was truly exceptional. The hotel itself is stunning, beautifully maintained and always spotless. Breakfast was absolutely delicious every morning, with so much care put into the food. What really stood out was how comfortable and personal the experience felt…it truly felt like home. I would love to return again sometime soon and cannot recommend Sanctuary Mandela highly enough.

I booked here for dinner following either a Time Out or Conde Naste recommendation. I’m afraid overall I was disappointed. Service depended on the person but was a little chaotic even though it was quiet. Amuse bouche was delivered without any explanation of what it was - I had to ask another server. Starter and main were tasty and nicely presented. Desert was ok. I’d expect the kitchen to be a little quicker if they only have 3 options per course. Good wine selection, mostly pricey. Few by the glass. But the wine was nice. Not what I would expect from a high end restaurant/hotel.

We had the most wonderful stay at the Mandela Sanctuary while celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely cared for. The beautiful and caring spirit of Mandela is felt throughout this space and staff. From Ora at the front desk, Thabang in the dining area, and Subusiso at the bar, everyone demonstrates excellence, above and beyond to make guests feel extra special. Their kindness, attentiveness, and warmth captured the true spirit of South African hospitality. The grounds are beautiful, the energy is peaceful, and the service is exceptional — we left feeling both celebrated and restored. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Johannesburg!

It was a total delight staying at Sanctuary Mandela. The historic nature -including the heritage tour - of the hotel made this stay so special and a perfect introduction to our first stay in South Africa. The rooms and decor were lovely, and the food at dinner and breakfast were delicious and elegantly served. This was also a great value. Highly recommend!

Words can’t describe the experience! The Sanctuary is simply amazing. It’s the little personal touches that make a huge difference. You will become emotional as you walk on the footsteps of Nelson Mandela. The rooms and halls are well curated! We will return!

Want different? Plan your next date at Sanctuary Mandela in Houghton! Looking for somewhere exclusively private, enclosed in history, seating that gives you full access to groovy music and classy food? Sanctuary Mandela has it all and with their Sunday bookings, you're guaranteed to have a great time! Thank you to Kerwin, Smiley and the Mandela Sanctuary Team! It was an absolutely pleasure enjoying the place that Mandela once called home.

A wonderful dining experience in such a prestigious home of Nelson Mandela. The food, fine and service is first class. |The “love letter” menu is quite a poignant message and very well explained by the staff. |There are many photographs and mementos of such an icon in South African history, which are explained during a tour by the staff. |I will return and recommend to all.