Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, steam room, Turkish bath
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Suite (Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
  • Hyde Park Corner
    4 min drive
  • Qunu - Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
    4 min walk
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station
    8 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    39 min drive

Room options

Luxury Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 2153 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite (Villa)

  • 2153 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite)

  • 4306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Luxury Suite (Villa)

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

5-star hotel in Sandton
2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa are available at this hotel. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar.
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 spa 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.

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 4898 square feet (455 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours), an area shuttle, and a train station drop-off service. Onsite secured self parking and secured valet parking are complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in February 2021.

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa has designated areas for smoking.

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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

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
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 and a security system

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 102 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Francisco, Safety Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALAN, Johannesburg

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

10/10 Excellent

Magdalene, Reno

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

8/10 Good

Richard, Winnetka

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

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

10/10 Excellent

aart

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

aart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Drue

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Makhosabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

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

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

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