Win a Three-Night Stay in Johannesburg, South Africa

Words by
Sphere Editors

2nd September 2026

As autumn approaches in the UK, spring is just beginning to bloom in the Southern Hemisphere, where our latest competition for South African sunshine is set. In partnership with Steyn City Hotel by Saxon in Johannesburg, one SPHERE reader and guest will win a three-night stay in one of its luxury serviced apartments, with golf and spa experiences included and dining at a choice of Steyn City’s signature restaurants. Read on to find out how to enter.

Stay in Johannesburg - Saxon Spa Interior
The indoor pool at the Saxon Spa ©Steyn City Hotel by Saxon

The Hotel

Tucked in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, Steyn City Hotel comprises 50 luxury serviced apartments, offering guests the flexibility and comfort of living like a true Johannesburger. At the heart of the Steyn City experience is sport, with golf firmly at the forefront. Its 18-hole championship course, designed by professional golfer Jack Nicklaus (a.k.a “The Golden Bear”), is home to an award-winning clubhouse, a modern golf academy and GPS-equipped carts to navigate the dips and rises of the expansive greens and parkland with ease.

Stay in Johannesburg - Steyn City apartment.
The winner and their guest will stay in a luxury serviced apartment ©Steyn City Hotel by Saxon

It is an emerging setting on the professional golf scene, having recently hosted the first LIV Golf Tournament in Africa. Players from Jon Rahm and Dustin Johnson to Cameron Smith have competed on these grounds, and now you can too – granted, with much lower stakes. As well as golf, there are plenty of other ways to stay active during your stay, whether by jogging around the running trails, doing laps of the 50m cycling track or gliding across the 300m lagoon.

Stay in Johannesburg - Golf Course.
The golf course at Steyn City, designed by pro golfer Jack Nicklaus ©Steyn City Hotel by Saxon

Where the lagoon-style pool is ideal for an athletic dip, a separate rooftop pool is reserved for adults only, offering a quieter setting for a sunset swim above the city. To further unwind there is the Saxon Spa at Steyn City, with distinctive treatments drawing on African wellness traditions. A standout experience at the spa is the Quantum Harmonics Vibroacoustics Personalised Journey, a bespoke treatment that focuses on sound and vibrations to calm the nervous system.

If you are feeling a little less adventurous, there is also a selection of results-driven facials and massages. As for the dining scene, this ranges from fresh sushi and light snacks at The Bar to Italian fare at Café del Sol and Steyn City’s signature restaurant, Guild, which stretches across the city centre piazza and offers a colourful menu built around the local seasonal produce. For refuelling after a round of golf, The Clubhouse also serves hearty dishes close to the course.

Stay in Johannesburg - breakfast in the presidential apartment
The prize includes breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the stay ©Steyn City by Saxon

The Prize

During the winner’s three-night stay in a luxury serviced apartment at Steyn City, there will be no need for self-catering. It’s Guild and The Clubhouse that entrants should take close note of, as this is where the winner and their guest will be treated to breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the stay. The prize also includes return airport transfers from JNB Airport, a golf experience for two and a spa experience for two at the Saxon Spa at Steyn City.

How to Enter

To enter the competition, simply click the Instagram post embedded above, follow @sphere_life and @steyncityhotel, like the post, share it to your story and tag someone you would love to bring with you in the comments.

A winner will be selected after midnight on the 23rd September 2026 and notified by DM from @sphere_life shortly thereafter. 

Please read the Terms and Conditions below and good luck!

Stay in Johannesburg - sauna at Saxon Spa.
Relaxing in the sauna at Saxon Spa ©Steyn City Hotel by Saxon

T&Cs

The prize includes a three-night stay for two at Steyn City Hotel with breakfast, lunch and dinner at Guild and The Clubhouse throughout the stay, return airport transfers from JNB Airport, a golf experience for two and a spa experience for two.

The complimentary stay does not include flights, travel insurance, visas or any other costs not stated (including spending money) for the winner and their companion.  

Winners must ensure they have valid passports, visas and travel insurance at the time of travel. No responsibility will be taken if the winners are unable to travel due to insufficient documentation.  

Winner will be chosen at random and notified via Instagram Direct Message by @sphere_life.  

The winner’s preferred dates are subject to availability. 

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.  

Please find further T&Cs here.