The Saxon, South Africa


The Saxon redefines the ultimate in luxurious African elegance. From the moment you arrive at this magnificent home away from home within its breathtakingly landscaped garden setting, you are enveloped in a world that belies its close proximity to Sandton, Johannesburg’s prestigious business hub. The Saxon is a well-kept secret as far as both Johannesburgers and international travellers are concerned, offering guests a luxurious retreat where they can relax and immerse themselves in the exquisite, stylish atmosphere

Location

The Saxon is approximately 45 min – 1 hour drive from Johannesburg International Airport (depending on traffic) and 5 – 10 min drive away from Sandton.

Highlights

  • The Saxon is unique and unforgettable, and has achieved world renown for outstanding and unparalleled South African hospitality. A worthy recipient of numerous highly acclaimed international awards, the Saxon has for the last six consecutive years been voted the World’s Leading Boutique Hotel. It is within these serene surroundings that Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s beloved premier statesman, chose to edit his best-selling autobiography, A Long Walk to Freedom. The Saxon is undeniably in a class of its own. It is the most desirable destination and the ultimate escape.
  • The restaurant at the Saxon is tastefully decorated with modern minimalist African elegance. The Chefs adhere to a basic belief of preparing only the freshest local ingredients, aiming for dishes that are colourful and experiential. The luncheon and dinner menus are changed seasonally, with sensational new dishes incorporating African game meat and seafood delicacies such as crayfish.

Facilities

  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Babysitting service
  • Laundry service
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Garden
  • Outdoor swimming pool and heated lap pool
  • Gymnasium
  • Library
  • Conference facilities and sauna

Activities

Relaxing in the tranquil gardens or by the pool, treatments at the Spa and Studio and City tours and nearby attractions. Nearby attractions include: Golf courses, Johannesburg Zoo, Sandton City Shopping Centre, Hyde Parke Shopping Centre, Sandton Convention Centre, Rosebank Mall, Gold Reef City and nearby Bars, restaurants & entertainment.

Meal Basis

Bed and breakfast.

Child Policy

Children under 12 years of age by prior arrangement. Children of the age of 14 years and under are not allowed in the Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They will be served in the suite or on the terrace by the Butlers.

Accommodation

The 24 suites have large bay windows overlooking the rolling landscaped gardens or pool area, with latticed shutters ensuring quiet privacy. Each suite is equipped with large-screen television, VCR and DVD player, together with state-of-the-art surround-sound music systems and fully equipped workstations, complete with multi-telephone, fax and wireless on demand Internet access. The four presidential suites feature a separate lounge and dining area.

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Customer Review

Holiday to South Africa during January 2012

South Africa Review

We loved South Africa. From Table Mountain in Cape Town, Stellenbosch in the wine country, Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route and Amakhala in the Eastern Cape we feel we managed to cram in two weeks so many wonderful aspects ofSouth Africa had to show and are desperate to return and see more of th...

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Signed:

Celia Pool

South Africa Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+2)
Language:
English, local languages
Currency:
South African Rand
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
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