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Insights at Sanctuary Mandela

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
South African
Location Pointer 4 13th Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
4.8
(809 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Newcomer
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

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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.

Opening Hours

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

Reviews (809)

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 Jan 26
    A full house but no dip in the superb quality. Wonderful jazz and a bonus of an outstanding opera singer.

  • Rebecca M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 10 Jan 26
    Sanctuary Mandela is always a great experience. One is treated like the only guest. The food is cooked with passion. My expectation was superceded.

  • Duba S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 Jan 26
    My wife and I had an amazing experience, Kagiso went all out to make us feel at home. Compliments to the Chef, the food took us on a unforgettable culinary journey

  • Bebiwani M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 01 Jan 26
    Everyone was so friendly, from the reception to other staff members. Shaun was very kind and helpful. The food was very nice. Overall It was a great experience. Thanks to everyone

  • Robin M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 26 Dec 25
    A wonderful dining experience beyond expectations. Will bring my family back. The Christmas lunch was fantastic

  • Prof. John R. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 26 Dec 25
    A truly joyful Christmas lunch. The chefs surpassed themselves. The saxophonist was both very talented an and a terrific showman who had the room up and dancing happily with him. The new young serving staff dealt exceptionally well with the full room. And topped off with some lovely printed photographs . Five stars hardly describes the experience.

  • Joanne G. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Dec 25
    What an incredible experience to travel from the US and enjoy brunch, some fabulous jazz music (including an incredible 11-year-old saxophone player) and a short tour in Nelson Mandela's former home. Our meal of Roasted Aubergine Salad, Glazed Salmon and Mixed Berry Sorbet was particularly scrumptious and the service was excellent. A must for anyone visiting or living in Johannesburg!

  • Lenore s. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Dec 25
    The entire staff we encountered during out tour and lunch was amazing ! Colin should be a national treasure! He was very knowledgeable on the history of the sanctuary and was able to answer all my questions ! Please thank him for me as well as our waiter. I cannot wait yo visit again and stay in one of your well appointed rooms.

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