Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
CEDARBERG RATING
Top of Class
Overview
- Glamorous and ultra-exclusive hotel in Johannesburg
- Home to Nelson Mandela whilst he was writing his memoirs
- Exquisitely decorated, luxurious suites
- One of the best spas in South Africa
- Voted the world’s best boutique hotel for the last few years
The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa lies in the ultra-exclusive Sandhurst area of northern Johannesburg. It is a serious contender for the most magnificent hotel in South Africa. It is quite simply stunning - a statement of modern African elegance combined with deft attention to detail. It was originally a private residence that has been extended and transformed into possibly the only international boutique hotel with an ethnic African style.
Decorated by Stephen Faulke, the Saxon's style is subtle, cosmopolitan, refined and relaxing. Beautiful African works of art are scattered through the lounge, the smoking library, the cocktail bar and the dining rooms. The curio shop features works by up and coming young African craftspeople - no Zulu beer pots here! Spend time enjoying all the modern artworks including the pencil drawings of Nelson Mandela, (who stayed here for several weeks writing his memoirs after his release from prison in 1990). Swim in one of the two magnificent pools. Other facilities include an extensively equipped gym, spa, as well as a delightful gourmet restaurant.
Accommodation
The 20 Luxury rooms are extremely spacious, decorated with a subtle African-Japanese style with copious use of light wood, natural light and elegant furnishings. Each has a large screen TV, VCR and DVD player with selections to play, as well as full business facilities. The bathrooms are sybaritic.
The four Presidential suites are in fact a suite of rooms with a hall, guest toilet, bedroom, large sitting room and dining room and fully equipped kitchen. One of the Presidential suites was used by Nelson Mandela to edit his book "Long Walk to Freedom'. There are also some Executive Luxury rooms which are in Villas in the grounds. These are similar to Luxury rooms but slightly larger.
Spa at the Saxon Hotel
The award-winning Spa at The Saxon Hotel must be one of the best in South Africa, easily a place to spend several hours. The full range of soothing and indulgent treatments is on offer including some unusual signature treatments. There's a relaxation room, brine pool, sauna, steam and rasool chamber as well as an outdoor pool in a tranquil courtyard garden.
The hotel is set in six acres of lush tropical gardens with a huge pool making an architectural statement to the front, and a more approachable swimming pool set in Japanese style gardens behind the hotel.
The Saxon is a quiet retreat away from the bustle of Johannesburg and yet the shops, diamond merchants and art galleries are only five minutes away. Alternatively you can venture out of the city to see the delights of the Magaliesberg or Pretoria.
At A Glance
Good Food & Wine
Garden
Swimming pool
Restaurants
Spa
Wifi on premises
In Pictures
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa on the map
Rooms
Luxury Suite
The inviting open plan layout includes a lounge and dining area, a full business desk and international multi plugs. The luxuriously appointed separate bathroom has an oversized bath and a walk-in shower. Each king size bed is indulgently dressed with the world’s finest linens, a pillow menu, opulent robe and slippers, and abundant fresh white towels. All bathrooms are stocked with luxurious Molton Brown amenities.
Villa Luxury Suite
Meticulously decorated in an elegantly contemporary African style, the décor incorporates natural textures of stone cladding and rich woods. The walls and alcoves are adorned with sculptures, paintings and other celebrated pieces of the Saxon art collection. The inviting open plan layout includes a seating and dining area with business desk, and international multi plugs. Each suite has a private deck leading out into the lush gardens and each Villa Luxury Suite can be interconnected.
Presidential Suite
The suite offers a king size four-poster bed, walk-in cupboards, separate bathroom with bath, dual sink and walk-in shower. There is an in-suite seating and dining area with business desk, entrance hall, guest bathroom, separate lounge, dining room, fully equipped butler’s kitchen and butler service.
Villa Presidential Suite
The suite is made up and turned down daily, with fresh flowers daily and a newspaper delivered to your door every morning. The suite offers a king size four-poster bed, separate bathroom with bath, dual sink and walk-in shower. There is an in suite seating and dining area with business desk, as well as a guest bathroom, separate lounge, dining room, fully equipped butler’s kitchen and butler service. Each Saxon Villa Presidential Suite can be interconnected.
Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite
This suite offers the best views of the property, overlooking the pool terrace, infinity pool and beyond the gardens and treetops towards the Johannesburg skyline. Enter the magnificent Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite via a glass-enclosed elevator for a bespoke experience of unrivalled luxury. This stately suite features an entrance, guest bathroom, guest suite, separate lounge, dining room and business area with business desk. The master bedroom has a king size four-poster bed, separate bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower and steam room.
