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Insights at Sanctuary Mandela

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
South African
Location Pointer 4 13th Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
4.8
(738 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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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 (738)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Colin P. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Sep 25
    Great….Food, service, music and ambience all 5* …… as always

  • Thabang M. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Phindile M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Aug 25
    Thank you for making our visit special

  • Joe B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 18 Aug 25
    If you are visiting Joburg you have to come and eat here. The jazz band was extra cool!

  • Stefanie F. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 18 Aug 25
    Wonderful tasty dinner and the tour of the house was moving. Our regards to the chef and the servers.

  • Debora S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Maha D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 16 Aug 25
    It was a lovely experience. An excellent meal with the added highlight of a tour of the house which is beautifully restored and exquisitely decorated. Simple clean lines with magnificent John Meyer art on the walls. We were guided by our waiter who was superb with unobtrusive and quiet attention to detail. Sadly I don’t remember his name despite the fact that I asked him twice !

  • John R. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 10 Aug 25
    The best eggs Benedict in the city!

  • Gary A. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lindiwe M. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 02 Aug 25
    Overall we had a great evening & enjoyed the house tour rich in history

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