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Johannesburg · Gauteng

DAVINCI Hotel on Nelson Mandela Square

2 Maude Street, Corner of 5th Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2146

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Amenities

    Experience the epitome of luxury at this Sandton hotel, boasting an infinity pool, full-service spa, and gourmet dining options. The contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini bars provide a comfortable retreat for guests.

  • Convenient Location

    Located on Nelson Mandela Square, guests have easy access to Sandton City's shopping and dining options. The proximity to Sandton Gautrain Station makes exploring the city a breeze.

  • Exclusive Experiences

    From personalized breakfasts to an exclusive lounge offering a selection of fine beverages, this hotel ensures a memorable stay. The hotel's location in Legacy Corner adds a unique touch to the overall experience.

Book your stay at DaVinci Hotel and Suites for a luxurious retreat in the heart of Sandton.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location near mall/square

  • Very clean and spacious rooms and bathrooms

  • Friendly, attentive staff and good hospitality

At the hotel

Popular amenities

85 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Babysitting/child services
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Key access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,070 reviews
10/ 10
Location
Ian · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.5out of 10
1070 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location near mall/square
  • Very clean and spacious rooms and bathrooms
  • Friendly, attentive staff and good hospitality
  • Good/Outstanding food mentioned by guests

Worth knowing — Inconsistent service: some staff rude or unhelpful · Breakfast issues: cold dishes, slow or missing orders · Value for money concerns; some guests found it overpriced · Room issues: small or non-working TV; occasional street noise / poor soundproofing

How guests scored the stay

  • Overall Experience9.6

    Overall sentiment is very positive — many glowing recommendations and repeat guests, despite a set of recurring service/facility notes.

  • Location9.2

    Consistently highlighted as excellent — close to the mall and square, very convenient for shopping and sights.

  • Cleanliness9.0

    Multiple reviews cite exceptional cleanliness, tidy rooms and linen; housekeeping described as very accommodating.

  • Service8.7

    Service is largely praised (friendly, attentive staff, helpful porters), but several reports of rude/help-desk and breakfast staff reduce this score slightly.

  • Room Quality8.0

    Rooms are described as spacious with good bathrooms, but some guests found rooms underwhelming (small/non-HD TV, occasional noise issues).

  • Food and Beverage8.0

    Food is praised in several reviews (one calls it outstanding), but breakfast service problems (cold food, slow or missing orders) were noted.

  • Amenities7.8

    Facilities are generally nice, but guests mention limited shuttle support, small/non-HD TV and mixed experiences with on-site services.

  • Value for Money7.7

    Mixed feedback: some call it good value, while others explicitly state it felt overpriced given certain service/facility issues.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

78% of 9 recent stays rated 8+

8.51070 reviews
  • Guest review

    10/10

    Ian · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Location”

  • After 7 years of booking and staying at this hotel, this incident soured everything for us!!

    5/10

    Janice · couple · 2026-10-23

    “We usually stay at this establishment, went out for the day and came back to our Gautrain cards having been taken. Upon contacting reception we were told the lady who cleaned our room was off duty and conveniently, her phone wasn’t going through. We had to buy new train cards back to the airport. Oh, the promise to contact us about the cards was nothing but a lie. If they can take a Gautrain card, what more if you forget something more valuable in the room??”

  • Schönes Hotel mit schlechtem Service

    2/10

    Marc Dominic Juhnke · solo traveller · 2026-10-22

    “Das Hotel ist grundsätzlich in Ordnung und von der Lage perfekt gelegen.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Avusha · family with children · 2026-10-22

    “Always love the food & staff. Very peaceful”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Marcos · solo traveller · 2026-10-21

    “Un plaisir d’y retourner ! Même staff aux petits soins ! Petit dej parfait et emplacement près du Gautrain pour l’aéroport parfait !”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    bill · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Comfortable quiet room Good location by Sandton city mall”

  • Perfect

    10/10

    Hosea Layton · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Everything”

  • Un très bon séjour. Pas grand chose à leur reprocher.

    9/10

    Claude · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “J'avais aimé la quiétude, la tranquillité et la chambre très spacieuse. Un personnel très disponible et accueillant. De manière générale, rien à leur reprocher. Ils sont très professionnels. C'est le haut niveau”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Tembo · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “The bathroom”

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