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Insights at Sanctuary Mandela

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
South African
4 13th Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
(672 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Newcomer
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

Set in Nelson Mandela’s primary place of residence in the leafy-green suburb of Houghton, Johannesburg, Sanctuary Mandelas the home Madiba lived in after he returned from Robben Island, where he hosted the likes of Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton which later became the headquarters of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Sanctuary Mandela is now a re-envisioned residency, a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel with 9 curated rooms and offers retreat spaces for reflection, healing and thought-provoking experiences inspired by the life and times of Nelson Mandela.

In Nelson Mandela’s household, food was more than sustenance. It was about tradition, family, home, sharing and enjoying meals with those he loved. In memory of his love for food, our fine dining restaurant serves as a tribute to his favourite dishes as previously prepared by his long-time personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya.

Reviews (672)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • La Chenna C. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Danie T. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 15 Apr 25
    This was a truly exceptional experience. I hosted two colleagues from Canada and America and it was really special to be able to take them to a place with this much history that is truly South African. The food and Thabang's service was excellent. Would highly recommend to anyone!

  • Deborah Y. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    What a wonderful experience. It was my birthday. The staff was soo accommodating. I had a table of 12 and we all enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely recommend this.

  • Cathrine H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 12 Apr 25
    Loved the breakfast - very interesting space and enjoyed our time in Madiba's home. Much appreciated the fact that we could come for breakfast, even though we were not staying at the property.

  • John R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    0.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 11 Apr 25
    Outstanding lunch

  • Amanda Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    0.0
    0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 08 Apr 25
    It's just a very memorable and beautiful experience with the spirit of Madiba close by. Wish he was still with us.

  • Jason F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Colin P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Mar 25
    Attentive, enjoyable music, great ambiance. Food was excellent save the dessert was rather disappointing relatively speaking compared to the other courses.Would give Food 4 1/2 stars if I could as opposed to 4. The welcome drink was a pleasant surprise

  • Ordette R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Thursday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Friday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Saturday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Sunday 06h30 - 20h30