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Sanctuary Mandela

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Located close to Nelson Mandela Foundation and Rosebank Mall, Sanctuary Mandela provides free full breakfast, an art gallery on-site and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Insights, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is €204
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with books, a vanity with a mirror, a bathtub, and a green accent wall.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a desk, a mirror, a green accent wall, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Presidential Suite

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two patterned pillows, a nightstand with a glass decanter, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table with a phone, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Houghton Estate, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, Sanctuary Mandela is near the airport and near a train station. Nelson Mandela Foundation and Apartheid Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rosebank Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Don't miss out on a visit to Johannesburg Zoo. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
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4 13th Avenue,, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Foundation
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Killarney Golf Club
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • James and Ethel Grey Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
    5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Houghton Golf Club
    9 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station
    7 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station
    13 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Father Coffee
  • Mochachos
    3 min drive
  • Thava Indian Restaurant
  • Seattle Coffee Company
  • Fournos Bakery
    3 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Mandela

  • Hotel near Rosebank Mall
  • Located close to Nelson Mandela Foundation and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre, Sanctuary Mandela provides free full breakfast, an art gallery on-site and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Insights, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
    • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Sanctuary Mandela have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
    • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Dalibhunga
  • Insights

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 86 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 975 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanctuary Mandela have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanctuary Mandela?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanctuary Mandela on 21 Aug 2026 start from €204, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sanctuary Mandela pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary Mandela?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Mandela?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary Mandela?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Sanctuary Mandela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 975 per person applies.

Where is Sanctuary Mandela located?

Located in Houghton Estate, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Nelson Mandela Foundation, Johannesburg Zoo and Rosebank Mall. Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and University of Witwatersrand are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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