Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Johannesburg, South Africa
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Breakfast (BB)
Full English breakfast, Pressing of two items once per stay and 4 more
7 room types
Villa Moji, Maison Spa Suite, Tree House Studio and 4 more
By air
20 min from O. R. Tambo International Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$880
per room / night
Overview
About Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Fairlawns is a garden hotel in Morningside, Sandton, with individually decorated suites, an outdoor pool and a Balinese-style spa. Amuse-Bouche serves French-influenced food, while the bar, terraces and garden picnic settings offer other places to eat and unwind. Accommodation ranges from Courtyard and Grand Chateau suites to the two-bedroom Tree House Studio and private Villa Moji with its own pool. Breakfast is included in the standard rate. The combination of spacious rooms, gardens and on-site dining suits travellers who want time to relax during a Johannesburg stay.
“We like the space to slow down between city plans: garden terraces, a pool and a spa, with individually decorated suites and dining on site.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
Individually decorated suites, garden dining and a Balinese-style spa in Morningside, Sandton.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Breakfast (BB)
Included
- Full English breakfast
- Pressing of two items once per stay
- Road transfers within 5 km
- Gautrain Sandton Station transfers, 07:00-20:00
- Secure parking
- Conference centre
Optional extras (at a cost)
Spa treatments, garden picnics and yoga studio hire cost extra. Studio hire does not include an instructor.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Library
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Public WiFi
- Business centre
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
- Mini bar
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Villa Moji1 at the property · Private pool, Air-conditioning, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi, Safe
- Maison Spa Suite1 at the property · Two en-suite bedrooms, Private spa room, Air-conditioning, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi, Safe
- Tree House Studio1 at the property · Two-bedroom family suite, Kitchen, Lounge, Dining area, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi
- Villa Suitessleeps 2 adults · Fireplace, Air-conditioning, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi, Safe
- Courtyard Suites12 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi, Safe
- Grand Chateau Suites20 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Twin suite with two double beds; prior arrangement required · Adjoining suite options, Air-conditioning, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi, Safe
- Ardmore Satara Suite1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Air-conditioning, Private balcony, Fireplace, Jet bath, Separate shower
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- O. R. Tambo International Airport
- 20 min transfer
- Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
- How you arrive
- By air · 20 min from O. R. Tambo International Airport
- Transfers
- The airport road journey takes approximately 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Driving directions use the N3 and Marlboro off-ramp.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Malaria-free area
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Best time to visit
- May: Best time to visit
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Best time to visit
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Best time to visit
- Good
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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