Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
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.
Recognition
How the grading works- Forbes Travel Guide
- 5-Star
- Travel + Leisure
- No. 2 City Hotel in Africa · 2026
Amenities
- Pool
- Spa & wellness
- Private pool villas
- Butler service