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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
(645 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 (645)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Axel B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • John R. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Feb 25
    Wonderful oxtail main course and delicious strawberry sorbet.

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Feb 25
    Breakfast provided the best eggs Benedict in Johannesburg!

  • Alistair D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 12 Feb 25
    This was a most enjoyable Sunday afternoon outing. The venue and its history add to the experience, and the tour of the building is a must for all first-time visitors. The food was absolutely outstanding, and the live jazz was perfect accompaniment to dine by. We will be back.

  • Beaulah S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 11 Feb 25
    Took an overseas friend for tea and scones last week. Scones no longer on the menu and was charged R62 for a pot of 5 Roses tea! What a rip off! I know many of the guests are paying in foreign currencies but that is outrageous!

  • Caramel W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 07 Feb 25
    What a wonderful experience in an amazing setting … made even more special by attentive staff .. Prince … and unfortunately can’t remember his name who took over from him !!

  • Trevor C. Dined: 3 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