We are a couple of early UK retirees liking to travel and stay in unostentatious interesting luxury and we overnighted at the Saxon hotel after the Rovos train and before the Tswalu game reserve. The Saxon is simply an excellent hotel. We stayed in an Egoli suite which was enormous and perfect. If you wanted to nit-pick the view was... more

After spending two weeks on safari in Botswana, I ended my memorable vacation with a glorious day/night at The Saxon. Luxurious, elegant, delicious, friendly and any other positive adjective you can think of, couldn't begin to describe the experience; I loved every minute. The staff was professional, but not pretentious. The spa and their services were top-notch, but not unreasonably... more

Definitely one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in! I have stayed here twice in the last year and have not been disappointed. Great spacious rooms, excellent service and a cuisine that goes beyond the standard. Sure there is an occasional glitch, but this is quickly made up by every request that the staff seeks to fulfil. Not... more

Opulent, African elegance - understated, yet sophisticated. This hotel just blows you away with delight after delight. A truly stella-spectacular monument to what can be achieved with focus on service and facilities - the staff are simply extraordinary in the deliverance of sincere service. The facilities, the luxury of the suites, the Spa, the Wine Cellar...I am at a loss... more

This will be a very short review. We stayed in the Saxon in March 2009 for 30 hours, which was way too short considering the splendid grounds and exceptional service that this property provided. When we arrived from the airport via the car provided by the hotel, we were greeted by name and our luggage was taken away in a... more

We spent two perfect nights in this world class oasis after our long exhausting journey from NY. Expensive, but worth every penny. Don't miss the hotel's exquisite restaurant with sophisticated, well executed cooking that could easily compete with any Michelin 2 star in France. An extraordinary hotel. more

Room: We stayed in the Nelson Mandela Suite which was unbelievable. Need I say more? Food: The food was delicious and decadent. For your in-room dining pleasure you get to choose exactly what your heart desires. Want fat free milk on your gluten-free organic Brazilian cereal? Just tick the appropriate box. They try to indulge your every need. Service: excellent/personal/attention... more

We spent a night at the Saxon before flying to Mauritius, I would happily have spent a week there. The service was impeccable from the moment we arrived, the suites were beautiful and there were so many beautiful areas to relax and unwind. We had dinner on the pool terrace and even a simple meal was beautifully cooked and presented.... more

We have stayed at Saxon several times now, just for one or two nights and each time has been a wonderful experience. On this last one nothing was too much trouble for management or staff, trips arranged to Soweto, spa treatments, eating in (recommended) and eating out...everything was no bother. We arrive tired after a long flight or off safari... more