At Oxford Healthcare Retreat, every guest experience is deeply personal – and nothing speaks louder than the words of those who have stayed with us.
From peaceful gardens and restorative wellness treatments to nourishing cuisine and attentive care, our guests consistently describe their time here as calming, rejuvenating, and transformative.
We invite you to read their stories and discover why so many visitors leave feeling rested, restored, and inspired to return.
Overall RatingThe grounds are beautiful. The staff are all very accommodating. The food is delicious. The floatation pool and steam were great. We’d highly recommend Oxford guest house to stay.
Perfect place to stopover and recover from long flights.
Lovely safe accommodation with good healthy food and treatments and classes available with rebooking. Great place for a stopover to recharge batteries.
A lovely way to spend a 2 day stopover
Clean and comfortable with plenty of things to do to fill the time. Lovely food
A beautiful and relaxing stay with excellent food, great facilities, and outstanding cleanliness
The stay was absolutely wonderful. The food was excellent and really stood out throughout our visit. We also loved the additional facilities like the pool, the saltwater hot pool, and the steam room – these made the experience feel extra special. Everything was exceptionally clean and very well maintained, which made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived.
We had such a lovely stay! The staff are all exceptionally friendly and accommodating and the service is great. The rooms are very comfortable and the retreat is so beautiful and relaxing.
I had a wonderful stay for four nights. The treatments were excellent, and now I feel healthy and refreshed. The food was very delicious, and the environment made me very happy because of its peaceful atmosphere. The staff are very caring. Truly, the Oxford Healthcare Retreat team is wonderful and safe.
We an amazingly relaxing stay. Food was delicious. Service was good and the highlight were the various treatments. We left feeling utterly relaxed.
Peace and tranquility
From the moment you walk through the door you can feel the calming energy. The setting is stunning, peace and tranquility. Any stress you are feeling will melt away in moments. The staff are beautiful, very welcoming, kind and you can feel that they love being a part of a retreat that is just bliss. The food was made with love, with consideration as I do not eat meat and there are a few things I can not have. I have been met with smiles and kindness and as this is a birthday celebration, into a new decade this has been a great start. Both myself and my husband have indulged in some treatments whilst we have been here. The aromatherapy massage was a great start to our arrival. The shiatsu journey has helped in many ways both physically and emotionally. The kahuna massage was stunning and relaxing. Today we both had reiki. Just beautiful, I feel now I am aligned and feel a better version of myself. All therapists were professional, knowledgeable and we had such a lovely experience. There is also a floatation pool and a steam room. The garden has been tendered with such love. So if you want luxury, in a beautiful and peaceful space with caring people, I would highly recommend this experience for you.
Mr Sandawana
Emmaculate reception, warm and calm staff. Tranquil atmosphere 24 hours. I managed to sleep and recover from burnout that was physically and psychologically devastating.
Best place to stay in Johannesburg
If you want to make your time memorable while in Johannesburg then you have to stay at the Oxford Healthcare Retreat. This place is a real gem. Truly looking forward to staying there again.
Beautiful and luxurious safe space
A well needed, uncomplicated retreat from the real world. A beautiful and luxurious safe space. Amazing staff and therapists. Divine food. We have been lacking in physical exercise, so some were tough on our bodies, but everyone was compassionate and understanding. Would absolutely recommend Oxford Healthcare Retreat and already have. I just want to say, my deepest gratitude for accommodating us and forgetting the Easter weekend to be here for us.
Gracious hospitality and wonderful care
Thank you for your gracious hospitality and wonderful care during my stay at the Retreat. You all really took care of me. Thank you for the delicious food, the laughs and the warm smiles. Apart from all the planned activities, your care helped me to feel better, both on the inside and out. I am grateful for your help and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to stay at the Retreat.
Special Haven
This has been a special haven I never expected. What with wonderful accommodation, views of the magnificent gardens and big trees. The retreat overfilled my expectations. It is a special haven I would return to with glee. What with five star accommodation and charming staff and the most beautiful gardens. I enjoyed all of the activities and feel they were very beneficial. It has been a perfect, serene place to be. I will return without doubt if I need to and my family will agree. It couldn’t be better.
Exactly what I needed
Oxford Healthcare Retreat was exactly what I needed to help me on the journey to finding myself again.
The Retreat exceeded my expectations. The food was amazing and all of the therapists made my stay incredible. The activities and services were more than enough to keep me occupied and all were worthwhile. I would recommend the Retreat to anyone in a heartbeat.
Peaceful. Looked after. Solitude.
Beautiful house and rooms. The food was always incredible and everyone was warm and helpful. I loved the treatments. The therapy was incredibly helpful and I really enjoyed trying out the yoga and pilates.
A big thank you for holding this needed space.
Amazing stay. Very relaxing and peaceful.
The house is stunning, food amazing and the staff were beyond helpful and kind. I enjoyed the activities. I have learned much and will continue the journey.
Just a huge thank you.
Absolutely breathtaking
I feel so refreshed and blessed to have had an opportunity to be blessed. The Retreat was way beyond my expectations. It is gracious. The activities and services are priceless! The best I’ve ever had. I have already booked for my husband. I am transformed.
Words cannot describe the bliss!
Unbelievable! Are you really one block from the busy Melrose Arch? Beyond belief. Pure zen. Keep it up. I could not find fault with anything. Your staff are your best asset.
French architecture setting that is a must when in Johannesburg
The space was amazing! We stayed in the villa, and Niomi was wonderful; she really goes the extra mile. I highly recommend opting for the full board meals, as they are more than sufficient. The villa is spacious, and if you are looking to disconnect from screens and truly connect with someone, I suggest you book now. You will not regret it! This is the best place around Sandton and Melrose to recharge and refeul
We had an amazing experience and will definitely be back next year
The property is well maintained and extremely clean. It’s comfortable and rooms are nice and spacious. They are located close to everything. Malls are within a 15 minute drive or less based on traffic. Close to the airport and they will connect you with transportation services that will get you anywhere safely.
If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing stay in Johannesburg, this is your place
This is a beautiful and exceptional place for relaxation and rejuvenation, with an equally exceptional staff. The location is safe, private and conveniently located near the Melrose Arch shops and restaurants.
This Retreat is AMAZING!!! Treat yourself and kick back and relax!!! They’ll take great care of you!!!
From the time we booked until the time we checked in Naomi and her team Tok all of our worries and stress away. They provide contacts to provide transportation to and from the airport (at a cost) but prices are reasonable. They are close to everything, malls (10-15 minutes away), safaris (3 hour drive) but well worth it! The zoo (15-20 minutes away) great experience for sight seeing chasers, The Mandela house 30-40 minutes away again a great experience for first time visitors. They have an onsite Chef (2 to be exact). Two pools, one outdoor, one indoor. A sauna and a separate Villa if you want exclusivity. The staff cleans your room twice a day. There’s water in your fridge and they refill it as needed. They iron your clothes so no need for an iron in your room. The bathroom has a large shower (great water pressure and warm water) an antique tub in the bathroom too. The services they offer are well worth the visit so take advantage of this retreat. They even offered to clean our luggage…WOW!! I’ve stayed at 5 star hotels and have never been offered this!! So in my opinion this retreat is a 10 star in my book! The massages are done on sight and they take great care for your body and needs. I can’t say enough about this place as they are like family to us now. The area is secure and walking distance from some luxury car dealers like Aston Martin, McLaren, Bentley and Rolls Royce. It reminded me of Los Angeles as the area is called Mel Rose. They area has security and many of the neighbors have security booths manned 24/7 which gave us comfort since it was our first time to South Africa. Thank you Naomi and your team for making this trip one of a lifetime! We will be back soon to visit and see all of your smiling faces. The food is delicious and prepared three times a day. Your dietary needs are important to them and they make each person a meal for them regardless of the number of guests. This is not they make the same food with multiple options….this is Al à cartè. You order something, I order something else and they make it. I’ve eaten more stuff I’ve never eaten before and was extremely happy and wanted more. The chef won’t tell you what she’s making you but I couldn’t wait to see and eat it! Naomi we can’t thank you and your team enough! You made my 50th a memorable experience and I can’t wait to see you all again soon!!
Rejuvination from when you get welcomed
Peace and relaxation from when you enter. The hosting is calm, the food incredible. The facilities first class.
Rejuvenating, relaxing and restful stay. My cup is full again, i feel lighter and my skin is glowing! Thank you to the t
relaxing, serene and quiet. The food was amazing!!From breakfast to supper- made with love, healthy and fresh! The check out time is late not your usual early check out. The staff is very helpful and friendly. If you want time to unwind and recharge - this is your spot! The facilities were also of good quality and helpful. It’s also very safe.