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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
(630 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 (630)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Ntokozo M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Jan 25
    We enjoyed our time at Insights at Sanctuary Mandela. Will definitely be back and I highly recommend.

  • Lea Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Jan 25
    The staff & service at Sanctuary Mandela was top notch! A beautiful, warm and welcoming experience. Staff delivered according to my requirements to celebrate a special occasion. Our house tour guide was marvellous! Thank you team, we will be back.

  • Gary B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Jan 25
    Really enjoyable Sunday lunch. Everything was faultless - food, service, ambience. Loved the jazz band. Highly recommend lunch at this iconic location.

  • Graeme K. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 Jan 25
    The team at Insights were exceptionally attentive, caring and really wanted to make our visit to the restaurant an experience to remember. Coupled with amazing food and a building with a rich history is what makes this an experience I won’t forget and one I will encourage people to experience themselves!

  • Lizo R. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lilliosa K. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jan 25
    We had an amazing time and will definitely come back. The Jazz performance was amazing.

  • Alberto C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Jan 25
    Great restaurant with excellent food and superbe service. It is also possible to have a tour of the house and learn about the life of Mandela through the many paintings on the wall.

  • John R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Jan 25
    Excellent as always and a very talented all female jazz trio. Our guests from the UK arts world could not have been more impressed.

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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