Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Set on ten landscaped acres in Sandhurst, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa combines enormous 80-square-meter entry suites, 24-hour butler service, private villa accommodations and one of Johannesburg’s most established luxury spas.
The Saxon occupies ten acres of indigenous gardens in the quiet Sandhurst neighborhood of Johannesburg, close to Sandton but deliberately insulated from the surrounding city. The estate-like setting gives the property an unusual sense of privacy for an urban hotel.
Even entry-level Luxury Suites measure around 80 square meters and include separate lounge and dining areas, while Villa Suites sit in quieter garden buildings. Presidential suites and the Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite push the residential scale dramatically further.
The Saxon Spa uses water, copper, Himalayan salt and warm natural materials to create a highly developed wellness environment. Hotel guests also have access to hydro facilities, a 24-hour fitness center and landscaped outdoor pool areas.
Qunu is the principal fine-dining restaurant and serves a contemporary South African experience, while the Piano Lounge, Olive Bar and terrace provide more relaxed places for afternoon tea, drinks and meals.
The Saxon is best for travelers who want Johannesburg luxury to feel secluded and highly serviced. Oversized suites, butlers, gardens and the spa create an atmosphere more like a private estate than a city business hotel.