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Johannesburg, South Africa

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

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What the classifiers highlight

Nelson Mandela retreated to this Sandhurst estate after his release from prison and edited Long Walk to Freedom in its ten-acre gardens. Forbes highlights owner Douw Steyn's African art collection, from Ghanaian fertility dolls to Benin bronze leopards, and the standalone villas, each with its own plunge pool and stocked bar.

Forbes Travel Guide
5-Star
Travel + Leisure
No. 2 City Hotel in Africa · 2026

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Private pool villas
  • Butler service

Where it stands

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