Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa - Johannesburg

$$$$||View on mapJohannesburg, South Africa36 Saxon Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196|
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Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa - Johannesburg
36 Saxon Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Comfort9.8
Staff9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Facilities9.7
Who stays here
Couples44%
Business17%
Families17%
Solo13%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Comfort9.8
Staff9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Facilities9.7
Who stays here
Couples44%
Business17%
Families17%
Solo13%

Five-Star Hotel in Sandhurst with Private Villas and 24-Hour Butler Service

Rooms & Villas

The Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa offers 53 suites plus three Saxon Luxury Villas available for sole use. Each villa comes with 24-hour butler service and a private chef. Suites have balconies overlooking the garden and pool, with African-inspired decor and satellite TV.

Dining

Qunu Restaurant serves unrestricted platters and authentic cuisine using local ingredients. The Terrace offers alfresco dining by the pool. The hotel also has a Cigar Lounge and a Wine Cellar for intimate drinks.

Spa & Wellness

The spa at Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa Johannesburg offers treatments rooted in African holistic practices. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, and fitness centre. An outdoor infinity pool and heated pool sit within the landscaped gardens.

Location & Grounds

The Saxon is set on 4 hectares of landscaped gardens in the Sandhurst suburb. It is 5 km from the Sandton City shopping complex and 10 km from Rosebank Mall. The hotel provides 24-hour airport transfer from OR Tambo and Lanseria airports.

Services & Business

Every stay at Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa includes a dedicated butler for personalized service. The hotel has comprehensive business facilities with an experienced support team. Meeting and banquet spaces are available, along with currency exchange and concierge.

  • Rooms: 53 suites and 3 private villas with butler service
  • Dining: Qunu Restaurant & The Terrace with Two Plates Award
  • Wellness: Spa with steam room, sauna, and holistic treatments
  • Location: 4 hectare garden estate in Sandhurst, near Sandton City
  • History: Nelson Mandela wrote his memoirs here
  • Services: 24-hour airport transfer and dedicated butlers
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a continental breakfast for a fee. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Afrikaans, Zulu
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of rooms:53
Former name
Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa
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Rooms and availability

Presidential King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Presidential Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Luxury King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Heated swimming pool

Infinity pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

💵 Lowest room price 621 £
📏 Distance to centre 10.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 25.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport O.R. Tambo International, JNB

Location

36 Saxon Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196
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36 Saxon Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Winery
Wine Cellar @ The Saxon
510 m
Restaurant
Woolworths Cafe Sandton City
790 m

Reviews of Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

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Guests say: exceptional stay
rated 9+
4.6/ 5
43 reviews
9.6/ 10
152 reviews
4.8/ 5
103 reviews
9.7/ 10
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FAQ about Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the wonderful Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel?
During their stay at the wonderful Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel guests can visit Nelson Mandela Square (2.5 km), British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa (2.7 km) as well as Benmore Centre (2.6 km) among others.
What is the nearest airport to Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa?
O.R. Tambo International airport lies within 30 km of Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa and is reachable with a 31-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel?
Airport shuttle which will take you to Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel with a 31-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at this wonderful hotel?
Yes, guests of this wonderful hotel can take advantage of a free private car park on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel?
Guests of the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Qunu Restaurant offering international cuisine.
Does the wonderful 5-star Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the wonderful 5-star Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa?
Guests of the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What payment methods are available in the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel?
At the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the wonderful 5-star Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa?
The wonderful 5-star Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa provides such room types as Presidential Two-Bedroom Suite, Luxury King Suite, and Presidential Suite.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel?
Most rooms of the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel include a lounge and a terrace as well as a TV set.
Does the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel there are wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms available for guests with special needs.
Which facilities does the hotel provide?
The hotel features an impressive score of 9.6 for its facilities, which include baggage storage and a restaurant as well as currency exchange and a lift.
What are the spa options at the wonderful 5-star Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa?
At a wellness area and a spa lounge featured at the wonderful 5-star Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa guests can receive such spa procedures as body scrub, body treatments, and pedicure. Additionally, a plunge pool, a Turkish bath, and a treatment room are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel?
Yes, the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa hotel features an infinity swimming pool.
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