Historical buildings and architecture. Every room has a name for his past history.

Stayed in August 2025

Only a very minor issue; We stayed 3 nights, and the relatively restaurant's smallish dinner menu didn't change. On a longer stay, it might be difficult to have a variety of choices.

The hotel was lovely and has such an interesting history. The staff are excellent and extremely helpful and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing. Everything was fabulous

Excellent stay. Staff were so helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The history of the place was just amazing, it was truly great experience

Stayed in March 2025

It was all wonderful

The staff were fabulous …nothing was too much trouble. The tour was very interesting and we loved learning more about the property and the art and history. . We had supper at the restaurant and it was delicious….thank you so much for making my birthday very special, this will be our go to place in Johannesburg. .We only stayed one night on a layover between flights and it was so worth it ..

Stayed in March 2025

Absolutely nothing

The history that is offered is unique and inspiring. The staff are amazing and so helpful and accommodating. The food is second to none. Facilities were great and the service incredible

Stayed in January 2025

No windows in the room, WC not separated from room

Service, building, people

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Its proximity to my home, cosy and beautifully decorated. Feels like home...

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing at all. All went well.

The breakfast was awesome. The property location is easily accessible.

Stayed in June 2024

It feels like “home”

Stayed in June 2024

The rooms are awesome - but we didn't fully understand how to open the blinds/curtains, which remained closed during our stay.

A place of historical significance within South Africa. View beautiful images & painting of Mandela. The Sanctuary Mandela opened in late 2021 - so place / furnishing is new and well maintained. The onsite restaurant, Insight caters to a fixed local dinner menu enjoyed by Mandela himself. You have to try the oxtail! Staff arranged a lovely romantic turndown for the evening!

Stayed in June 2024

Our experience at Sanctuary Mandela was exceptional from when we arrived to when we departed. The food, ambience and service went beyond our expectations. Thank you for making our stay incredible.

Stayed in May 2024

Amazing place. Never had such an experience. Great staff, food excellent and this in an historical location

Stayed in January 2024

Very minor point but the doors should be better soundproofed. We could hear everything from the restaurant very clearly which to some extent takes away the feeling of privacy in the bedroom

Beautiful setting, lovely staff, great food.

Stayed in February 2024

See my last review

See my last review. We used the hotel as the first and last night of a safari trip

Stayed in September 2023

Same lunch and dinner menu

Fantastic property with a great history, staff could not have been more helpful, the tour was great

Stayed in September 2023

We loved every minute of our stay. And our only regret is that we had to leave and return home. We miss everything about Sanctuary Mandela - particularly the kindest and most caring staff.

We could not have been happier with the total experience at the Sanctuary! The staff became like family the first day of our first of 2 stays there. And now a month later, we're still in awe of them.

Stayed in September 2023

The order had to be repeated twice as the eggs were not done well as per request

Staff through out the hotel were attentive and helpful

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing at all!

Everything! The interior design is very attractive, both the individual rooms and the common areas. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The meals were interesting and delicious.

Stayed in August 2023

The property was gorgeous! The staff was absolutely amazing and made us feel like family! The food was delicious! Everything was perfect and I can't imagine staying anywhere else while in Johannesburg!

Stayed in July 2023

Pool was shady but not a problem for us!

Great breakfast , staff were friendly and went above and beyond to help us celebrate our daughter-in-law’s birthday

Stayed in June 2023

everything

Stayed in May 2023

Everything, it oozed with warmth, happiness and history. The food is also fabulous.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing!!

Attentive staff with sweet & extremely thoughtful personalised touches for our stay. Our room and bathroom were great. Breakfast (included) and dinner were super delicious and Mandela’s previous chef was part of the team - how amazing is that!? Talk about eating with history. The hotel itself is full of history and we loved the tour around residence. Highly highly recommend this hotel!

Stayed in May 2023

I love everything about this gem. However it will be great if they can consider to have rates for locals, unless their niche market is Europeans /Foreign nationals who pay with💰and £

The staff member’s smile with the words “ Welcome Home” I travel a lot and never have I been welcomed like this. I felt like I was home and my family & friends were welcomed exactly the same way hours later after my check in. Throughout our stay the staff’s professionalism was impeccable. Their love for people is commendable, the food is on another level👌🏾

Stayed in May 2023