Name: Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
Price range: from ~$450–650/night

Our take on Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

The 10-acre Sandhurst sanctuary where Mandela edited Long Walk to Freedom: vast suites, serious art, tasting menus worth arriving early for and Africa's best city spa; LHW member

From The Best Luxury Hotels in Johannesburg, Honestly Rankedfrom ~$450–650/night

#5: butler-per-suite as standard; the service culture Mandela wrote his book inside

From The Hotels With the Best Service in the World, Rankedfrom ~$450/night

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What guests say

9.6Exceptional · 294 guest reviews

Guests praiseBeautiful pool and groundsExcellent dining optionsFriendly staff

The best in South Africa

“Fantastic hotel, great rooms, super staff and management, Fantastic spa and great location, food amazing, highly recommended.....”

Guest review, Jul 2026 · business trip · scored 10/10

Guest scores and reviews as published on our live-rates booking platform.

Also listed in Leading Hotels in the Middle East, Africa & Indian Ocean.

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