OFFICIAL CATEGORY: 5 Star MICHELIN Key: YES MICHELIN Key ranking: One-Key Hotel HOTEL WEBSITE: www.saxon.co.za HOTEL OPENING DATE: 1 june 2000 LQA INSPECTION: YES DATE and SCORE: 19/08/2026 - 89.9% LAST REFURBISHMENT YEAR: 2024 TOTAL HOTEL INVENTORY: 53 Rooms: 41 Suites: 11 Villas: 3 NUMBER OF CONNECTING ROOM: 6 SIZE OF THE SMALLEST ROOM: 80 sqm SIZE OF THE SMALLEST SUITE: 200 sqm NAME SIZE NUMBER OF BEDROOMS FOR THE BIGGEST SUITE: Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite, 440 sqm, 2 bedrooms NUMBER of RESTAURANTS: 2 NUMBER of BARS: 1 SWIMMING POOL OUTDOOR: YES Dimensions and number of pools and if it has sea water or fresh water : NA SWIMMING POOL INDOOR: NO SPA: YES Name size and specialty: Saxon Spa Sandhurst, 8 treatments room, hydro facilities include sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, flotation pool. FITNESS CLUB/GYM: YES Size and last refurbishment: 2025 last refurbishment STANDARD VIP AMENITIES FOR ROOMS: Bottle of South African sparkling wine STANDARD VIP AMENITIES FOR SUITES: Bottle of Champagne, Suite snack platter HOTELS AFFILIATION: Leading Hotels of the World, Virtuoso, Signature Travel Network, American Express FH&R. Sister properties are Shambala Private Game Reserve and Steyn City Hotel in South Africa and Louma Country Hotel in Dorset in the UK. CONCIERGE WITH GOLDEN KEY: YES Quantity: 1 Name and Surname: Masood Sadulla Contact email: masoods@saxon.co.za TOP 5 USPs: 1. Exceptional Personalised Service Saxon's strongest differentiator is its highly personalised, intuitive service with one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios in the luxury market. Guests receive a bespoke experience that feels residential and personal.
2. Privacy and Exclusivity Saxon offers a low-density environment with exceptional privacy, spacious accommodations, discreet service and a tranquil atmosphere that appeals to high-net-worth and high-profile travellers.
3. Luxury Residential-Style Accommodation The large suites and villas provide a residential luxury experience, combining space, comfort and "home-like" elegance with five-star service.
4. Award-Winning Wellness and Spa Experience The Saxon Spa is a recognised luxury wellness destination. The brand leads in integrated wellbeing, recovery, longevity and holistic wellness experiences, making wellness a core part of the guest journey.
5. Urban Sanctuary with Estate-Like Grounds Located in Sandhurst, Saxon combines the accessibility of Johannesburg with the feeling of a private estate retreat. Its mature gardens, tranquil setting and sense of escape are unusual for a city hotel and form a key part of the experience.