• Sanctuary Mandela

A Place Of Reflection

Set in Nelson Mandela’s primary place of residence in the leafy-green suburb of Houghton, Johannesburg, Sanctuary Mandela includes elements of the home Madiba lived in after he returned from Robben Island, where he hosted the likes of Michael Jackson and Oprah Winfrey, and 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 retreat spaces for reflection, healing, and thought-provoking experiences inspired by the life and times of Nelson Mandela.

Houghton

The hotel is located between Johannesburg CBD and Sandton, allowing for easy travel between these areas and only a 20 minute drive to OR International Airport. Houghton is a predominantly residential area. Horse riding, hiking and bird watching are all popular as well as the excellent coffee shops and restaurants. Time spent at Sanctuary Mandela promises a sense of healing and reflection for all visitors.

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SURROUNDED BY AN AURA OF CONTEMPLATION

TRANQUIL HERITAGE

Sanctuary Mandela offers big, spacious bedrooms with air conditioners and all modern conveniences. We pride ourselves on making every experience a memorable one. Guests will find small nods to Madiba’s life in each of the rooms, including photos and letters from important points of Madiba’s life as well as subtle references to some of the historic moments he was involved in. All rooms offer a choice of either two single beds or a king-size bed. All rooms are en-suite and are equipped with bath and shower facilities.

ENGENDER A SENSE OF CURIOSITY

MINDFUL EXPERIENCES

Where parts of the original house had to be demolished, materials were saved to be used throughout the hotel. Bricks from the original house, for example, have been incorporated into the reception counter and some of the original flooring has been framed as artwork in the Insights restaurant. A wall from the original house, meanwhile, has been retained and turned into a gallery wall, which features donated artworks from the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s archives.

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