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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
(769 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 (769)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Ally C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 14 Oct 25
    The afternoon was superb thank you

  • Raylene Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 14 Oct 25
    This was one of the best dining experiences , the waiters , chef and staff made the experience extra special and to be in the same house as one of our times greatest rulers is something one can only experience not describe

  • Simon W. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 14 Oct 25
    Truly excellent

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Oct 25
    This was my first time here with some clients. The food and wine options were excellent. Service was very friendly and the environment was classy and elegant. My clients and I loved it. I will definitely come back soon!

  • Gavin Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Prof. John R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 10 Oct 25
    The new menu is spectacular especially the calamari starter. My guests were making their first visit and had nothing but praise for their whole experience not least the friendliness, knowledge and professionalism of the staff.

  • Hanry Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Eloise B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Oct 25
    A brilliant experience all round - highly recommend a visit!

  • Victor F. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 Oct 25
    We expected a best experience because the price we paid

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