Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

With a stay at Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg (Sandton), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Hyde Park Corner and 5 minutes from Peacemaker Museum. This luxury hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Nelson Mandela Square and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sandton City Mall.

Enjoy international cuisine at Saxon Qunu Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 53 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and DVD players. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. 55-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Hyde Park Corner - 1.0 mi
Sandton Convention Centre - 1.1 mi
Sandton City - 1.1 mi
Wanderers Stadium - 1.9 mi
South African Museum of Military History - 3.6 mi
Johannesburg Zoo - 4.0 mi
University of Witwatersrand - 5.5 mi
University of Johannesburg - 5.6 mi
Johannesburg Art Gallery - 5.9 mi
Ferreira's Mine - 6.1 mi
Ellis Park Stadium - 6.1 mi
Museum Africa - 6.2 mi
Montecasino - 6.2 mi
Carlton Centre (Top of Africa) - 6.5 mi
Topstar Screen and City View - 7.3 mi
Gold Reef City - 8.8 mi
FNB Stadium - 9.1 mi
South African Lippizaner Centre - 9.8 mi
Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate - 10.0 mi
Lion Park - 10.3 mi
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - 11.6 mi
Apartheid Museum - 11.6 mi
Nelson Mandela Museum - 11.7 mi
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens - 12.0 mi
Johannesburg Airport Hotels (JNB) - 12.2 mi
Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 12.2 mi
Emperor's Palace - 12.8 mi
Carnival City Casino - 20.1 mi
Lesedi Cultural Village - 21.1 mi
Cradle of Mankind - 24.8 mi

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Johannesburg? This hotel has 4898 square feet (455 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

At the Saxon we create our own standards. Every detail is considered, from the quality of the food to the finer points of our warm hospitality, you can expect only the best. The best is what we know, it is entrenched in the roots of our African spirit. On arrival at the Saxon you will be greeted warmly by our arrivals staff and our Concierge, working together as a family to ensure your stay is an unforgettable one. The sense of space, the landscaped gardens and remarkable infinity pool set a serene backdrop for a restful journey. You become aware of the sights and sounds and the warm atmosphere as you arrive at the entrance with its sweeping staircase. The lounge and terrace offer views over the gardens. The weather in Johannesburg is idyllic all year round. The summer afternoon thunderstorms followed by expansive rainbows leave a memorable impression you will take away with you. We treat every day as a journey to make you feel at home. At sunrise our Chefs visit the vegetable garden to handpick the day's ingredients which will inspire the seasonal menus. The tables are laid, the gardens are tended to, fresh flowers are arranged and the Butlers prepare themselves for a day of service. Throughout the day our team continues to work behind the scenes to make your stay pleasurable and enjoyable. The Pastry Chefs are masters at crafting delectable pastries for an indulgent High Tea. You will always feel at home, whether you choose to relax on the sunlit terrace or enjoy a leisurely lunch under the canopy of fig trees. The Concierge is on hand at all times to assist with information and advice. In the evening, as our Butlers turn down the beds and add the final touches to your rooms, our Chefs and Sommeliers are preparing for dinner. You can take in the spectacular African sunset before heading to one of the Saxon restaurants for an unforgettable culinary experience. Every day at the Saxon is different and brings a renewed sense of adventure. It is this Africa that beckons you, the Africa that will leave you with a lifetime of memories