Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

Sandton, South Africa

9.0AI score

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Is Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa good? Overview, pros and cons

Verdict: 9.0/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: kind staff; rooms; grounds. No recurring complaint stands out.

Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews

“Fairlawns' Joburg oasis”

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is an exceptional urban oasis in Johannesburg — large quiet elegant exquisite rooms with comfy beds and good showers, lovely gardens, a simply-delicious breakfast buffet, a fun very good restaurant with dietary-friendly menus, a pool and fitness center, three provided shopping-and-supper transfers, a great Sandton transfer service, and attentive knowledgeable staff; safari-bound and week-long guests loved it. No material complaints appeared.

Rooms
Large, elegant rooms for guests on each stay.
Service
Attentive staff; transfers were given on each stay.
Location
An oasis near Sandton here on each stay.
Food
A delicious buffet and restaurant on each stay.
Facilities
A pool and fitness centre here.
Value
A recommend for the guests on each stay.
Noise
Very quiet for the guests on each stay.
Cleanliness
Very clean, appointed rooms here on each stay.
  • Kind staff
  • Rooms
  • Grounds
  • Dining
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Private parking

Best forPre-safari staysBusiness tripsRelaxation

How it compares

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa ranks #3 of 36 hotels Staylist lists in Sandton and #2 of 8 5-star hotels there. At about $626 a night it is 154% above the median for 5-star hotels in Sandton ($247). The closest listed alternative is Premier Hotel Falstaff, 1.8 km away (score 6.9).

About the hotel

Address
1 Alma Rd, Morningside, Sandton, Gauteng, 2096, South Africa
Hotel class
★★★★★ 5-star
Opened
1997
Check-in / out
From 14:00 · by 10:30
Distance to centre
3.2 km
Getting there
Airport: Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (18.42 km) · Train Station: Marlboro (5.83 km) · Metro: Marlboro (5.83 km)
Children
Children aged 3 and above are welcome at this hotel.

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Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Massage room
  • Private parking
  • Airport pick-up
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Airport drop-off
  • Conference room
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool lounge
  • Shuttle service
  • Amuse-Bouche Food \u0026 Wine
  • Fax/copying service
  • Wedding service
  • Concierge service
  • VIP check-in service
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Safe at front desk
  • Wake-up call

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:30.
Does Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa have a pool?
Yes: pool, pool bar, pool lounge.
Is there parking at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Yes: private parking.
Does Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa offer an airport transfer?
Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
What wellness facilities does Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa have?
Spa, Massage room.
How far is Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa from the airport?
The nearest airport is Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport, about 18.42 km away.
How far is Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa from the centre of Sandton?
About 3.2 km.
Is Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa suitable for children?
Children aged 3 and above are welcome at this hotel.

$626 / night

Hotel information updated 2 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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