Set among lush acres of landscaped gardens you'll find Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, an urban sanctuary right in the heart of Johannesburg.
With close attention to detail and exceptional service, Fairlawns creates an intimate atmosphere where some of the globe’s most vibrant personalities converge. The chic, upscale suites are individually decorated in varying themes ranging from Eastern influence to French provincial, each featuring every desired modern amenity. The hotel also caters to a variety of culinary tastes with an array of elegant dining experiences to choose from.
Located in Johannesburg - South Africa’s largest city and gateway to the rest of Africa - Fairlawns is situated just 6 km from central Sandton, and 20 km from the Johannesburg city centre to offer the upmarket traveller a delicate mix of luxury and convenience. Established in 1997, Fairlawns, or “FBH” as it’s come to be affectionately known by Managing Director, Michael Kewley, is a property proud in heritage and character. Previously a luxury private residence, it is only fitting that the property has transformed “herself” into the stylish hotel, with an air of eclectic sophistication, that Fairlawns is today.
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Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa Credit: Xavier Saer
Villa Suite
Business Suite
Fairlawns PoolCredit: Xavier Saer
Courtyard at SunsetCredit: Xavier Saer
Seven Colours Private Dining Room
Tea in the WoodsCredit: Xavier Saer
Sushi OfferingCredit: Christopher Berg
Tree House StudioCredit: Xavier Saer
Grand Chateau Twin SuiteCredit: Xavier Saer
Villa Moji - Master SuiteCredit: Xavier Saer
Tree House Studio - Second Suite
Tree House Studio - Lounge
Tree House Studio - Master Suite
Grand Chateau King Suite
Grand Chateau King Suite
Grand Chateau King Suite
Tea offering
Piano Lounge
Breakfast on the Terrace
In Room Dining
Courtyard Suite Bathroom
Picnic on the Lawns
Poolside Dining
Reception
Fairlawns Dining
Sushi on the Terrace
Villa Moji Garden Cottage
Villa Moji Pool
Seven Colours Private Dining Room
Villa Moji - Second Suite
Grand Chateau Twin Suite
Grand Chateau King Suite
Grand Chateau Twin Suite
Villa Moji Patio
Villa Suite
Villa Moji Dining Area
Villa Moji Lounge & View
Villa Moji Lounge Area
Fairlawns Spa - Hydro Pool
Fairlawns Spa - Relaxation
Fairlawns Spa - Bali-style Garden
Courtyard Suite
Grand Chateau Suite - King
Tree House Studio - Lounge
Tree House Studio - Second suite
Grand Chateau Suite - King
Grand Chateau Suite - King
Tree House Studio - Master Suite
Fairlawns Main Pool
These 20 suites are the latest addition to the hotel with two interleading rooms. Again, in true Fairlawns style, each room is individually decorated, echoing the original ideas of the Courtyard and Villa suites, yet with a modern contemporary twist. The building process and day to day energy preservation was a key factor considered in the building of this new wing of the hotel.
The public area on both levels creates a cosy atmosphere with lounges and large sandstone fireplaces. A lift provides easy access to the second level, and the environment is wheelchair friendly.
These 12 newly refurbished Courtyard Suites are so called as the U shape of the Palladian buildings form an elegant courtyard graced by a formal garden. These Suites are all individually decorated, 60sqm suites with beautiful hand-painted techniques, high corniced ceilings, sumptuous fabrics and custom made classical furniture. The spacious bathrooms are fully equipped with granite vanities, large separate showers and baths. Working fireplaces enhance the romanticism of the suites.
Unlike the Courtyard Suites, the 84sqm Villa Suites relate to some aspects of South African history and honour such distinguished men and women as Emily Hobhouse, Jan Smuts, Nelson Mandela, Harry Oppenheimer and Mahatma Gandhi.
Three of the suites have balconies, the others open onto an oak-shaded terrace. Some have guest cloakrooms, all but one have separate lounges, and all are equipped with double basins, bidets, separate showers and jet baths, towel warmers, as well as under-tile floor heating in the bathrooms and all with working fireplaces.
Named for its positioning in the treetop canopy, this two bedroom family suite is the latest addition to the Fairlawns offering. With its state of the art kitchen, lounge and dining room, this suite is ideally suited to longer family stays.
Previously known as the Presidential Suite, this elegant 240m2 residence comprising 3 bedrooms, a study, a kitchenette, guest cloakroom, dining room and lounge, as well as a separate private entrance. The main bedroom boasts a huge bathroom with a 1.8m diameter jet bath, steam shower, separate toilet and bidet, large walk in closet. There is a balcony overlooking the gardens and pool as well as a juliett balcony in the second bedroom. Ideal for families or dignitaries travelling with staff or wishing to entertain privately.
Previously known as Maison de Ville, this private villa residence is one of the most beautiful, romantic and exclusive private hotel villas in Johannesburg.
Historical touches, fine art collection, Persian carpets and moulded fireplaces set the mood with glass doorways opening from the three suites onto the private gardens, heated swimming pool, alfresco dining room and lounge, the perfect setting to enjoy the sunsets and fine Johannesburg climate .
With all the luxuries and services of the hotel this magnificent private villa, your home away from home, once you have checked in you will not want to check out.
Spa Villa
Beyond pamper and polish, Fairlawns Spa offers special treatments to care for the hands, feet and legs. Specifically chosen products, paraffin infused are massaged into your skin, delivering warm therapy and nutrients vital for your healthy skin. All manicure and pedicure services include OPI polish or gelish
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
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Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Underfloor Heating
Rejuvenate, relax and restore in the exquisite bamboo forest gardens of the Balinese-style Spa at Fairlawns. With a range of therapies and signature Asian-inspired treatments, a team of skilled therapists are able to bring you back to a state of calm and natural well-being. Five indoor treatment rooms with enhanced mood lighting set the scene for your journey to relaxation and restoration. The Balinese Gardens are the perfect space to catch your breath after your massage. Featuring a heated plunge pool, Knipe Therapy, spa bath and hidden escapes on a Chinese daybed or pod swing chairs, it is an oasis to disconnect and refresh. Three outdoor treatment salas accommodate groups of two and more. Choose from a variety of facials for gentlemen and ladies, travel therapy treatments like a Jet Lag Massage, or the perfect manicure and pedicure combination.
Discover heartfelt hospitality and elegance in the Manor Bistro lounge with windows opening out onto the gardens, serving daily classic afternoon tea. An ideal spot to dine on light meals, and ogle the cake trolley, inspired by the Ritz in London, this is also fast becoming very popular with events. Partake in a classic, with morning and afternoon tea served daily. You can also indulge in Champagne or sparkling wine served by the glass. High Tea is served from Tuesday to Monday, 11h00 to 17h00.
Dining at the Fairlawns is designed to be elegantly smart casual. The candlelit tables and soft music give an enchantingly intimate and romantic atmosphere to the Italian influenced décor of the terrace restaurant. The finer details like beautiful linen, crockery and silver cutlery are however, an integral part of the experience. Amuse Bouche boasts an exquisite menu, paired with our Diamond Award Winning wine list
We are thrilled to unveil our latest addition to the hotel's charm – the Drawing Room, a reimagined space where creativity comes to life and transformed into an artistic haven. The Drawing Room, a name derived from the 16th century, means a room in a house where visitors may be entertained. This room offers a unique showcase of South Africa's burgeoning young talent. Renowned art curator Tyron Selmon, of Art Eye, will select and present a collection of art pieces, available for both admiration and acquisition. Book a private dinner amidst captivating artworks where beautiful stories unfold.
The tea in the Woods theme is emphasized by specially designed wallpaper featuring a Birchwood forest which also ties in with our gorgeous gardens and rolling lawns visible to guests enjoying their tea journey. The tranquil sound of water falling in the fountain outside, Tea in the Woods adds to a very relaxing atmosphere. Our morning and afternoon tea journeys add a much needed sweetness to life. They inject a little lavishness into the routine of things.
The latest addition to Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa. Brought to you in collaboration with French Champagne house, Perrier-Jouët, our champagne room and adjoining Courtyard is a sumptuous mix of things elegant and contemporary, using nature as its source of inspiration. The adjoining Courtyard is the perfect place for late afternoon sundowners. You can listen to the birdsong of the garden while experiencing an African sunset.
MUSE offers an eclectic range of designer cocktails, as well as a signature Casse-Croûte menu.
If you’re looking to impress your guests, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa’s Seven Colours private dining room is the perfect venue. In the summer months, the windows and French doors can be opened for a fabulous view of the lush gardens and pool. The Seven Colours private dining room can be reserved for special occasions and intimate dinner parties for up to 10 guests. For an unparalleled experience, the private dining room is the ideal venue to make wonderful memories in a colourful setting
Your Stay
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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5 Star
Boutique Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
No. Rooms: 41
Special Interests: Birding, Golf, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine
Notten’s Bush Camp is a jewel within the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in Mpumalanga. Notten’s is an exclusive and private safari lodge personally run by the Notten family. The beautiful, intimate safari lodge is situated within one of South Africa’s finest natural sanctuaries the Sabi Sand Reserve and Greater Kruger National Park. Each private suite is elegantly styled, spacious and cooled by ceiling fans. With splendid panoramic views, the private game lodge is the perfect place for peace and relaxation while watching animals meander past. Unique walking safaris are offered daily giving guests the opportunity of discovering the hidden treasures of the region. This can be followed by lazy hours spent in the sparkling pool or having a massage at the Nature Spa. Under the cloak of nightfall, guests can enjoy the sounds of the African night, while dining in the enchanting candlelit boma beneath a canopy of stars
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Notten’s Bush Camp’s accommodation consists of beautifully appointed suites with open plan bedroom and en-suite bathroom. All suites have both indoor and outdoor shower facilities. All windows and sliding doors are fitted with screens and insect coils are provided. Each suite at Notten’s Bush Camp leads onto a private wooden deck with a beautiful view of the bush.Paraffin lamps and candles replace electric lighting for ambience and all the rooms are cooled with an overhead ceiling fan.Facilities are available for the re-charging of video machines and camera batteries in the safari lodge’s reception area. A main line telephone facility is also available.
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Internet Access, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
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Balcony / Deck, En-Suite, Fan, Outside Shower
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Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Laundry Service, Room Service
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Hilltop Lodge has one of the finest settings in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, an unfenced but private part of the Kruger Park. It’s perched on the hillside with wide angle views over the bush and views to the distant mountains of the Drakensberg escarpment. Below lie the expansive Mbali Dam and the Nhlaralumi River, where you may be lucky to see elephant, and other wildlife, come to quench their thirst.
Hilltop Lodge has a light footprint, purposely designed so that it can be removed without leaving any lasting impact on the land. This luxurious lodge has a romantic, bright and airy ambience with 8 spacious tented suites connected by wooden walkways to the main lodge and a private Cottage( Mvubu) Accommodating up to 4 guests per night.
The Timbavati forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and offers exceptional game viewing including all the Big Five, most notably leopard, and also wild dog. Twice-daily game drives provide for close encounters with birds and animals, large and small.
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Simbavati Hilltop LodgeInfinity pool, with panoramic views of the bushveld
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeDouble day bed for an afternoon read or snooze
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeMain lodge has wraparound decks with panoramic bush and distant mountain views
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeMain lodge has wraparound decks with panoramic bush and distant mountain views
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeBathroom – bath, double vanity with double outdoor shower for two
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeSitting area and books and board games
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeViews over the bushveld, the dam and the Nhlaralumi River.
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeViews over the bushveld, the dam and the Nhlaralumi River.
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeBreakfast area
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeOpen air boma & campfire for dining under the stars
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeOpen air boma & campfire for dining under the stars
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeGame viewing vehicle
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeDouble day bed for an afternoon read or snooze
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeMain lodge has wraparound decks with panoramic bush and distant mountain views
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeSpa Treatments
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge Luxurious, private suites overlooking the beautiful dam
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeBathroom – bath, double vanity with double outdoor shower for two
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeExperience Spacious private decks with a sala pavilion with a day bed
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
Simbavati Hilltop LodgeMain lodge has wraparound decks with panoramic bush and distant mountain views
Luxurious Safari Tent
8 luxurious tented rooms offer a choice or King or twin beds. Each suite has glorious views over the bushveld, the dam and the Nhlaralumi River. French doors open out onto an expansive viewing deck, each with its own private sala pavilion with double day bed for an afternoon read or snooze.
The en-suite bathroom tent is connected to the bedroom tent via a small passage. On the deck is a double ’rain’ shower with views over the dam.
Mvubu Cottage
• A private and exclusive cottage with two en-suite bedrooms (one of which has an outdoor shower) for up to four guests to share. It occupies its own elevated position, with a private pool and viewing deck (the day bed is the perfect vantage point from which to appreciate the view and the many animals that come to drink from the Nhlaralumi River below).
• Guests reserving the cottage at its published rate can expect the ultimate exclusive Big 5 safari, with access to a private vehicle, field guide and tracker (maximum of four per vehicle). Those guests who may be upgraded from Hilltop Lodge will join Simbavati Hilltop Lodge game drives with other guests.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, although Mvubu Cottage guests have the option of more private dining experiences where continental breakfasts, picnic-style lunches and a-la-carte dinners will be delivered to them by our service team.
• The day bed on the upper deck can be converted into a ‘sleep out’ for our more adventurous guests.
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24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Heater, Laundry Facilities, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
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Game Drives
Game drives take place in the early morning and late afternoon when the animals are naturally most active. Key to the experience are your English-speaking local guide, working with a tracker from the local Shangaan community. This duo pool their knowledge, experience and fresh observations to maximise your wildlife sightings. Not only in terms of how much you see. But how rewarding, informative and fun the overall experience is. Your guide is often a keen photographer and will be conscious and considerate if your mission is to capture sightings on camera.
Boma & Campfire dining
Several times a week, dinner in the camps is a more hearty, campfire style meal served under the stars in a ‘boma’, a circular enclosure originally made from branches. The cosy, lantern-lit ambience recalls the early days of safari pioneers.
Another authentic safari experience is dining out under the star in a boma (an enclosed circular dining area) around the campfire. This usually takes place every 2nd night.
The gentle flicker of lanterns, candle-light and a welcoming open fire truly conjures up what is magical about a safari.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
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4 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife