Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
Sandton, South Africa
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Is Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.4/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: amazing service; spa; great food. No recurring complaint stands out.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Saxon's Johannesburg oasis”
Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa is a world-class Johannesburg oasis — spacious comfortable suites (the Presidential one a perfect pre-safari decompression), superb meticulously-kept grounds, a fantastic rejuvenating spa, beautiful restaurants with amazing food (a lovely Qunu dinner and a many-choice breakfast), excellent cocktails and wine, and phenomenal responsive staff catering to every need from arrival to departure.
- Rooms
- Spacious, comfortable five star guest suites.
- Service
- Impeccable staff going the extra mile.
- Location
- An oasis within the city here.
- Food
- Amazing food plus a lovely Qunu dinner.
- Facilities
- A fantastic spa and kept grounds.
- Value
- A favorite hotel on earth for guests.
- Amazing service
- Spa
- Great food
- Grounds
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Private parking
Best forLuxury staysPre-safariCouples
How it compares
Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa ranks #1 of 36 hotels Staylist lists in Sandton and #1 of 8 5-star hotels there. At about $1,104 a night it is 348% above the median for 5-star hotels in Sandton ($247). The closest listed alternative is Mint Hotel Sandhurst, 900 m away (score 7.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- 36 Saxon Rd, Sandhurst, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2000
- Renovated
- 2021
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 2.4 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (21.33 km) · Train Station: Marlboro (11.92 km) · Metro: Sandton (3.21 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Mint Hotel Sandhurst900 m · 7.1 · $64
- Southern Sun Hyde Park Sandton1.4 km · 7.9 · $130
- The Capital Empire1.5 km · 7.7 · $113
- Sandton Sun & Towers1.7 km · 8.5 · $247
- BlackBrick Sandton Two1.7 km · 6.4 · $147
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Multi-function room
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Infinity pool
- Heated pool
- Qunu Restaurant
- Concierge service
- VIP check-in service
- Safe at front desk
- Afrikaans
- Zulu
- Halal meals provided
- Room service
- Wine cellar
- Elevator
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Does Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, infinity pool, heated pool.
- Is there parking at Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa?
- Yes: private parking.
- What wellness facilities does Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport, about 21.33 km away.
- How far is Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa from the centre of Sandton?
- About 2.4 km.
- Is Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.