Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

This place is impeccable. I cannot wait to come back and try other rooms! Apparently each room has its own character! my room was absolutely stunning!

At Fairlawns you will experience refined luxury and elegance from the moment you step over the threshold. You will be entering a world where past and future collide with magical symmetry. Design-forward polished décor leaning on the ornate will impress the eye and titillate the mind. All the public spaces boast lashings of unique design flair as do the bedrooms that are well above average sized. Bathrooms are gracefully large and lavish. Towels are fluffy, robes are waffled and slippers cozy, all comfort elements guaranteeing a uber-luxury stay. service is slick and personalised and the grounds are extensive and well manicured , even as Winter sets in. The Spa is slightly removed from the hotel setting creating a calming harmony all of its own. The menu looks interesting and the Healing Earth products are simply the best. An overall stay that was greatly enjoyed. I shall be back.

This hotel is located about 30 minutes from the Johannesburg airport and is an example of a beautiful boutique hotel set in outstanding gardens with restaurants and spa. On this trip to South Africa I believe the restaurant served the most beautifully prepared food we had on the entire trip. Thank you it was outstanding and your rooms and service excellent.

Beautiful hotel, set in a nice quite location and great amenities. Food is beautiful in the restaurant and spa is amazing.

Don't bother to go to this hotel. We arrived after a very long flight, looking pretty dishevelled, I admit, but we arrived in a fabulous Mercedes. The Receptionist treated us with disdain and could barely raise the enthusiasm to book us in. She told us we'd been upgraded to a Chateau Suite but our confirmation which we received months ago said we were in a Chateau Suite - so upgrade not true.The porter was very nice and showed us to our room which was incredibly cold. Well appointed Suite but felt it hadn't been used in awhile. The luxurious atmosphere which we had expected was lacking. The evening meal was acceptable and the waitress and wine waiter were very helpful and placed us near the fire as we were so cold. The breakfast waiter was lovely too. So thumbs up to the restaurant staff you did make up for Miss Frostiness on Reception who was just as miserable the next morning when we checked out. Unfortunately, I left my sweatshirt in the hotel bedroom and although I immediately emailed them from the airport and my A& K rep contacted them - it couldn't be found! Sadly, first impressions do count and the lack of reception we received was a huge disappointment. If just staying in Joburg over night use a hotel near the airport, don't bother with the 40 minute drive to this hotel, you will be wasting your time and your money.

An all too brief stay (Thanks Air Tanzania) , but wholly charming nonetheless. A beautifully tranquil property with impeccable decor and service. Our room was spacious and well equipped with a fabulous bathroom. Superb breakfast too. For travellers unsure about what to expect from Johannesburg, well stay here and visit all the surrounding areas and make up your own mind. We loved it!!!