Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa - Johannesburg

Five-Star Hotel in Johannesburg set within ten acres of landscaped gardens in Sandhurst

Rooms and Villas

The Saxon Hotel offers three exclusive Saxon Luxury Villas available for sole use, each with a dedicated butler and private chef. The Presidential Suite spans over 2,000 square feet and includes a private study, dining room, and outdoor terrace overlooking the gardens. All 28 rooms and suites at The Saxon Johannesburg feature African-inspired decor and a private balcony with garden or pool views.

Dining

Qunu Restaurant serves a menu built around local ingredients and has earned a Two Plates Award by the Jenny Handley Gourmet Guide 2025. The Terrace offers al fresco dining alongside the infinity pool, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For evening socializing, the Cigar Lounge and Wine Cellar provide intimate spaces for after-dinner drinks and tastings.

Spa and Wellness

The Saxon Hotel Spa offers treatments rooted in African holistic practices, including a full menu of massages, facials, and body wraps using local products. Guests have access to a steam room, sauna, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with locker rooms. An outdoor infinity pool with sun loungers and a shallow end overlooks the ten-acre landscaped gardens.

Location and Business

The Saxon Hotel Johannesburg sits 5 km from Sandton City shopping complex and Nelson Mandela Square, and 10 km from the Apartheid Museum. The hotel provides comprehensive business facilities with a highly experienced support team, plus a 24-hour airport transfer service to OR Tambo International Airport. Guests can pre-book a Gautrain transfer from Sandton Station for direct rail access to the airport.

Heritage and Grounds

Following his release from prison, Nelson Mandela stayed at the property for two years as a guest of the owner to write his memoirs. The grounds contain a carefully curated art collection celebrating African heritage, spread across ten acres of landscaped gardens with a coi pond. Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa runs eco-friendly initiatives with sustainability at the core of its operations.

• Rooms: Three exclusive Saxon Luxury Villas with 24-hour butler service and private chef
• Dining: Two Plates Award-winning Qunu Restaurant using local ingredients
• Wellness: Spa with African holistic treatments, steam room, and infinity pool
• Heritage: Historic residence where Nelson Mandela wrote his memoirs
• Location: 5 km from Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
• Business: Full-service meeting facilities and 24-hour airport transfers