Sandton Johannesburg, South Africa

The DaVinci Hotel

Classic Lodge

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Overview

COMFORT

QUICK FACTS

166

Rooms

Cancellation POLICY

Flexible, typically 100% from 7 days

Kids POLICY

all ges welcome

Legacy's contemporary all-suite hotel set right on Nelson Mandela Square in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg's glossy business and financial district, 166 spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites in crisp white-and-black contemporary décor, wrapped around an infinity pool, a full-service health spa, a gym and a gourmet restaurant with a sushi bar, the whole of Sandton City and the Legacy Corner Mall are quite literally an elevator ride away, with the Gautrain station a short walk for a fast, traffic-free link to OR Tambo, an ideal, well-located city base prior or after a safari, for shopping, or to do business.

Plan

Access Type

Fly-in or Road Access

Transfer Time from Airstrip

mins

Baggage limit

Soft-bag only

Wildlife Highlights

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Birding

Great for birders

Location

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Getting there

About a 30–40 minute drive (roughly 33 km) from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), or around 15 minutes by Gautrain from the airport to Sandton station (about 550 m from the hotel, with a complimentary hotel shuttle), Lanseria Airport (HLA) is around 30–40 minutes by road for private/regional flights.

Stay

COMFORT

Vehicle

WI-FI

Available in all areas

Medical

Low risk of Malaria & Yellow Fever

Insect protection

Not needed

Activities

Spa and wellness, infinity-pool lounging, gym, fine dining and the sushi bar, whisky/wine/cigar lounge, and world-class shopping and dining at Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City; easy access to Johannesburg tours (Apartheid Museum, Soweto, Constitution Hill) and the Cradle of Humankind

Our Favorite Rooms

166 spacious, open-plan rooms and suites in contemporary white-and-black styling, all with air-conditioning, minibar, espresso maker, plasma TV, and marble bathrooms with a separate deep soaking tub and rainfall shower, bathrobes and slippers. Executive rooms and the upper-floor suites are the pick for their Sandton skyline views, while the Raphael penthouse suites (in the adjoining tower) are the top-end choice for longer or VIP stays.

Dining

DaVinci's gourmet restaurant serves European specialities and a sushi bar with indoor and outdoor seating, a full English (and cooked-to-order) breakfast each morning, plus a stylish bar and lounge and an exclusive whisky, wine and cigar lounge, with the dozens of restaurants and bars of Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City on the doorstep.

Tips

Packing Tips

City-smart clothing for Sandton's restaurants and business settings, a light layer for cool Highveld winter evenings (June–August) and strong sun year-round (Johannesburg sits at altitude, so sunburn comes quickly), swimwear for the infinity pool, and comfortable shoes for exploring the square and malls, no safari or malaria kit needed here.

Insider Tips

Location is the whole point, you can reach Sandton City, the Convention Centre and the restaurants of Nelson Mandela Square on foot without ever stepping outside into traffic. Use the Gautrain (station a short walk or a free hotel shuttle away) to reach OR Tambo in about 15 minutes, far faster and safer than driving in rush hour. It's an excellent, secure first or last night either side of a safari, and the whisky-wine-and-cigar lounge is a nice touch for a relaxed evening

Impact

Reserve type

Conservation

None

Conservation fee

No Conservation Fee

per person per day

Conservation Efforts