Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
Hotel · Sandton ·
Elegant rooms, luxe spa, fine dining, historic grounds, butler service
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36 Saxon Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa Get directions
Elegant rooms, luxe spa, fine dining, historic grounds, butler service
36 Saxon Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa Get directions
"An upmarket hotel set in a former home with six acres of gardens, known for its recent refurbishments by designer Nelson Kubheka."
"Nelson Mandela stayed here after his release from prison and completed his memoir. The hotel features art-filled halls, the elegant restaurant Qunu, and a central infinity pool. The Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite is a highlight, and guests can visit the sister property, Shambala, a private game reserve." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"In Johannesburg, I found the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa described by readers as "an extraordinary hotel, one of the best I have ever visited," praised for huge, well-appointed rooms and amazing grounds; other readers highlighted five-star service, an "amazing" wine collection, and fascinating history — when the property was still a private home, Nelson Mandela stayed on the second floor and finished his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom." - Heather Richardson Heather Richardson Heather Richardson is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She writes about travel, conservation, and environmental science for publications such as National Geographic, Nature, BBC Future, and The Guardian. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Welcome to the best layover of all time. The Saxon gently lulls guests into safari mode, enveloping them in its sophisticated African-chic decor and earthy tones. Name-droppers will love the Saxon: Nelson Mandela stayed here while writing his autobiography; more than a few heads of state have slept here; and stars such as Will Smith and Bono have decamped here (Justin Bieber even hid out here with his entourage, though that might not be a selling point). Despite the names it attracts, the Saxon nonetheless manages to make sure each guest feels like an A-lister. No whim is overlooked, from the decadent dinners to the tranquil spa treatments. It’s the ultimate welcome to South Africa—next stop, the bush."
"This former private home of an insurance magnate is where Nelson Mandela worked on his book Long Walk to Freedom. The luxurious hotel is decorated with contemporary African art, brown-latticed shutters, large bay windows, and shams with local motifs. Take a walk around the six acres of gardens with a koi pond, try the sound therapy at the spa, or take a dip in the heated pool with underwater music."
