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Sanctuary Mandela has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Johannesburg. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at Sanctuary Mandela have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Parkview Golf Club is 5.8 km from Sanctuary Mandela, while Johannesburg Stadium is 5.9 km from the property. O.R. Tambo International Airport is 23 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Johannesburg

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pitsi
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was awesome. The property location is easily accessible.
  • Angus
    South Africa South Africa
    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.
  • Raf
    Belgium Belgium
    Amazing place. Never had such an experience. Great staff, food excellent and this in an historical location
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    See my last review. We used the hotel as the first and last night of a safari trip
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic property with a great history, staff could not have been more helpful, the tour was great
  • Mzimase
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff through out the hotel were attentive and helpful
  • Richard
    Australia Australia
    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.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast , staff were friendly and went above and beyond to help us celebrate our daughter-in-law’s birthday
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    Everything, it oozed with warmth, happiness and history. The food is also fabulous.
  • Miriam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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!?...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Insights
    • Cuisine
      Local • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Facilities of Sanctuary Mandela
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Adult only
    • Heated pool
    • Salt-water pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Full body massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Sanctuary Mandela takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 00:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Sanctuary Mandela in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Sanctuary Mandela

    • Guests staying at Sanctuary Mandela can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte
    • Check-in at Sanctuary Mandela is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Sanctuary Mandela include:

      • Double
      • Suite
    • Sanctuary Mandela is 3.7 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Sanctuary Mandela offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Massage
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Foot massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Fitness
      • Back massage
      • Head massage
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Yoga classes
      • Neck massage
      • Couples massage
      • Full body massage
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Sanctuary Mandela has 1 restaurant:

      • Insights
    • The prices at Sanctuary Mandela may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.