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Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, 2196 South Africa

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 94.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • wellness
  • food & wine
  • city breaks

About Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Sandhurst, South Africa, is recognised as an EMPTYJET Approved hotel. The property features the acclaimed Qunu restaurant, offering locally inspired cuisine, and the Olive Bar for relaxed drinks. Guests can unwind at the Saxon Spa, which incorporates soothing water features, a striking fireplace, and the healing influences of copper and Himalayan salts. Traditional morning and afternoon tea rituals, as well as a wine cellar, are also available.

The hotel has received the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and is listed in La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels for 2026, with a score of 94.5 out of 100.

Why it stands out

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating, and La Liste Top 1000 recognition. Its Sandhurst location, acclaimed dining at Qunu, and a spa with unique wellness features make it a notable choice for travellers seeking quality and tradition.

Key facts

Type
Wellness, City

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Bar — The perfect setting for relaxing over pre-dinner drinks before moving on to Qunu.
  • Wine cellar — evidence: Wine Cellars
  • Afternoon tea — evidence: Morning and Afternoon Tea is an elegant ritual steeped in tradition

Wellness

  • Spa — the Saxon Spa provides the perfect setting for physical and mental rejuvenation.

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Qunu — locally inspired culinary delight
Bar
Olive Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Saxon Spa — soothing water features, striking fireplace and healing influences of copper and Himalayan salts

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

-26.1105, 28.0357 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial3 fields
  • Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field

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