Johannesburg
Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas, & Spa
Photo: Courtesy of Saxon Boutique Hotel and Spa
Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
TEL: 27-11-292-6000
Latticed shutters, 10 acres of landscaped gardens, and an air of tranquility create a sense of seclusion at this all-suite boutique retreat, set in a quiet, tree-lined Johannesburg suburb. Originally built as an estate for Douw Steyn, one of South Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs, the 23-year-old property maintains a distinctly residential feel with thoughtful touches such as a raised deck skywalk, a fish-filled koi pond, and African spears on display in public spaces. The 53 suites are generously appointed, with oversize writing desks (Nelson Mandela was a guest while he finished his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom) and artwork by acclaimed local artists including realist painter Dean Simon. At the hotel’s state-of-the-art spa, treat yourself to the signature Sound Therapy treatment—a rejuvenating process involving Tibetan gongs, bells, and bowls, performed on a heated waterbed.
Room to Book:
Villa suites have open-plan bathrooms and dressing rooms, African design accents, and private decks that open onto 10 acres of landscaped greenery.
Insider Tip:
Experience the excellent spa’s signature treatment, which incorporates gongs, bells, cymbals, and singing bowls.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Breakfast Included
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Handicapped Accessible
- Laundry Service
- Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Meeting Room
- Parking Available
- Room Service
- Spa
- WiFi
Number of Rooms: 53
Number of Suites: 53
Year Opened: 2000
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