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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
(596 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 (596)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Lavina R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 18 Nov 24
    We had an amazing time with my friends and the jazz singer was great. We will definitely come again.

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 Nov 24
    Outstanding as usual and wonderful jazz.

  • Chantal S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Didi M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Omaatla K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 03 Nov 24
    Perfect dinner setting in a quiet and cosy restaurant - the parents also loved it. The food did not disappoint at all and the tour was a nice touch of nostalgia. Would definitely go back.

  • Sibongile Mhlaba Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Melissa D. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 30 Oct 24
    This was my second time attending Jazz Sundays at Sanctuary Mandela. Absolutely fantastic experience. Just 6 were excellent and had everyone up dancing after enjoying the great food. We had 10 in our group, all were visiting from North American and everyone was thrilled - what a great afternoon!

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Thursday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Friday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Saturday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Sunday 06h30 - 20h30