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Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

5.0 star property

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Suite (Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite) | View from room
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
55-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $988
$859 nightly
$988 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26

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36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
  • Place, The Colony Shopping Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hyde Park Corner
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandton City Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite (Villa) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Suite (Villa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Presidential Suite

  • Garden view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite (Villa) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Presidential Suite (Villa)

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite (Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite)

  • 4306 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

With a stay at Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg (Sandton), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Hyde Park Corner and 5 minutes from Peacemaker Museum. .This luxury hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Nelson Mandela Square and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sandton City Mall.

What's nearby

  • The Colony Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hyde Park Corner - 11 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 15 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 16 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 17 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 8 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 15 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ace + Pearl - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪tashas Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa offers 53 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and free minibar items. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and laptop-compatible safes. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
The onsite spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 53 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and DVD players. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. 55-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Saxon Qunu Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Johannesburg? This hotel has 4898 square feet (455 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Saxon Qunu Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Saxon Terrace - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Olive Bar - Overlooking the pool and garden, this bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Olive Bar
  • Saxon Qunu Restaurant
  • Saxon Terrace

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 4,898 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1450 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hotel Saxon
Saxon Hotel
Saxon Hotel Villas
Saxon Hotel Villas Johannesburg
Saxon Villas
Saxon Villas Johannesburg
Saxon Hotel Villas Sandton
Saxon Villas Sandton
Hotel Saxon Boutique
Saxon Hotel Villas And Spa Sandton Greater Johannesburg
Saxon Boutique Hotel Johannesburg
Saxon Hotel Villas Spa
Saxon Hotel Villas Spa
Saxon Hotel, And Spa Sandton
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa Hotel
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa Sandton
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa Hotel Sandton

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel in an opulent location. Staff were wonderful and the rooms fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to have a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an exquisite property. The Saxon is one of the loveliest places we’ve ever stayed! The food was incredible, the staff kind and the accommodations weee comfortable and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great retreat after safari

Amazing, beautiful hotel property with the best of everything! Stunning grounds and rooms! Service was impeccable and restaurants were excellent! The Saxon is among the world’s best!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay as usual!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and genuine top class hotel! All the staff were spot on, being really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magdalene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property! Even though it rained the first two days The Saxon was magical! Everywhere you look is a feast for the eye…and the cuisine was an amazing feast as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a prime and safe location close to many dining options. I didn't want to leave my beautiful suite. Savon has excellent service overall. Their spa is an experience worth staying at this property for. Amazing hospitality by all the staff we encountered, from the GM to the butler. They even left us treats for our Anniversary celebrations with delicious chocolate-covered strawberries. We just missed their 25th anniversary celebrations the next day, but the preparations looked grand. Highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok but limited menu options
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Decline of Saxon Hotel

breakfast service was VERY poor. Orange juice was not fresh - asked for ginger to be added. Did not happen. Cappuccino was cold. Eggs Benedict took 50 minutes to arrive, was cold and not on ciabatta as requested. Waitresses had no idea how to set the table and remove plates before they bring the next course. a real bad experience. was not like this a few years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tutto perfetto
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First class service

The Saxon is a beautiful property but it was the service which set it apart. Switched on intelligent staff who were really focused on ensuring guests got what they wanted from their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg

Excellent with outstanding service. I intend to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and amazing spa!! Excellent service, food and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel hôtel pour visiter Joburg

Bel hôtel qui se trouve dans un quartier résidentiel très chic. La chambre est très spacieuse et confortable avec plusieurs rangements, commodités… Le service est impeccable. La restauration est de très grande qualité. Nous sommes passés par l’hôtel pour l’organisation des visites, réservations… tout s’est très bien passé. Service personnalisé. Seul inconvénient: la chambre est sombre à cause de la végétation et il fallait allumer la lumière la journée.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few unusual mistakes including being put in the wrong room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nimalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent premise and location. We stayed in a villa, but Qunu restaurant service sub par and overpriced. Had to ask 3x just to get a bottle of wine and waiters kept forgetting our orders
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SUPERB EXPERIENCE!

We asked to be picked up at the airport and they were waiting for us when we arrived! The ride and the chauffeur were perfect. We were greated by the manager at our arrival who introduced is to our concierge Lyndsey and she attended to all our needs perfectly. We asked for late checkout the next day since our flight was at 8:00 PM and they let us have the room till 3:00 PM graciously! The room was exceptional, the service and facilities superb. We were there on our last trip to JNB and we will be back on our next one!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful experience

It was an amazing and wonderful experience and we had a lot of fun
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

amazing evening!

Absolutely superb. We were unfortunately only here one night but I would return to Johannesburg just to stay here again. One of my favorite hotels ever. Rooms were above and beyond, dinner at Qunu was fabulous and breakfast served in room was delightful as well. The property and staff unparalleled.
I will dream about this mushroom appetizer.
Kingklip
Qunu
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

When we have to stay in J'Berg this is the ONLY hotel to stay at. Everything about The Saxon is exceptional from the service right down to the bedding. 1 night is never enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

South African luxury

This was easily the best place I've stayed all year! The service was top-notch: staff were personable and always a step ahead. There are less than 60 rooms here and you really feel the intimate nature of the service as a result. The facility itself...amazing. The villas are connected by an elevated walkway, and I can't recommend the spa enough! The breakfast buffet each morning was also impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019