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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
(700 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 (700)

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

    Reviewed on: Tue 10 Jun 25
    Delicious food with a nice wine pairing. Superb last dinner of our holiday in South Africa.

  • Paul V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 10 Jun 25
    Impressive experience to stay in the former, beautifull restored, home of Nelson Mandela's with lots of tangible memories. High quality rooms, suberb food and service. Nice meeting with Mandela's former cook, Xoliswa Ndoyiya. Glad to have been there, "at home".

  • Rethabile R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • John R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    0.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 06 Jun 25
    Wonderful lunch.

  • Otsile N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Jun 25
    In one word “Spectacular”

  • Moagi M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gail C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nonhlanhla M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 26 May 25
    We had a lovely Sunday afternoon. A warm welcome from the host and waiters. A beautiful home we loved the tour,. Delicious fresh food. Great service and affordable prices. We loved it!

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

    Reviewed on: Sat 24 May 25
    Without a doubt my new favourite restaurant. I cannot stop raving about it! Exceptional food, service and venue! Highly recommend. I’ll be back again and again

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