Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

Fairlawns opened its doors as a boutique hotel in January 1998, with the original 12 courtyard suites, the restaurant and bar. Today there are another 6 premier suites and a presidential suite, a conference centre, a large fully equipped gym and a spa.

Once the private home of John and Anna Thacker, the current owners, the property was bought from the Little Brenthurst Trust of Oppenheimer fame, (hence the Oppenheimer Suite), and consisted of a 10 acre property with horses and stables and rolling lawns (hence the name Fairlawns). Portions of the property have unfortunately been sold off, but it has managed to retain its stately, park-like ambience with huge mature trees and prolific bird-life. The external architecture is Palladian, but there are myriad styles in the bedrooms, one to suit every taste.

Apart from the beautiful surroundings, which without exception seem to elicit the response "one would never say one is in Johannesburg", the warm, homely ambience is unerringly remarked upon as is evidenced by the comments in the visitors' book. As one visitor commented "a home away from home, only better". We believe that in this 21st century with its mass production of products and services which are becoming increasingly uniform across the globe, people from all walks of life appreciate being acknowledged as a very unique individual, in very unique surroundings. We strive to achieve that.

Alma Road. (Off Bowling Avenue), Morningside Manor, Sandton, Gauteng Fairlawns is located 4 kms outside of Sandton.

Johannesburg lies 20kms south and O.R. Tambo is 23 kms away.

Nelson Mandela Square, the Apartheid Museum and the Johannesburg Zoo are within a 20 km radius of Fairlawns. Situated within a 5km radius of corporate locations of Sandton and Woodmead.

The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa boasts 19 highly individual, world-class, exclusive suites comprising 12 Courtyard Suites, 6 Premier Suites and a Presidential Suite.

Courtyard Suites:
These original 12 Suites, built in 1997, are 54m2 in area, individually decorated with beautiful hand-painted techniques, high corniced ceilings, sumptuous fabrics and custom designed period furniture. They comprise: The Windsor, The Empire, The French Provencal, The African, The Louis, The Bismarck, The Swedish, The Scottish, The Mural, The English Manor, The Florentine and #12 still known as The Honeymoon Suite.

The Premier Suites:
The Premier wing was built in time for the World Summit held in Johannesburg in August 2002. The wing comprises some of the most opulent and distinctive suites in South Africa. Unlike the Courtyard Suites which have a more Eurocentric theme, the Premier Suites are all related to some aspect of South African history and honour such distinguished men and women as Emily Hobhouse, Jan Smuts, Nelson Mandela, The Dalai Lama, Harry Openheimer and Mahatma Gandhi. Each suite is 84m2 and really qualifies as a junior presidential suite.

The Presidential Suite:
This suite is a traditional, opulent European style villa, boasting 240 square metres of unadulterated luxury. This suite was especially designed for visiting dignitaries and sophisticated world travelers.

Courtyard Suites:
Spacious en-suite marble bathrooms with separate showers and bidets. Satellite TV, MNET and local channels. Built-in international adaptors. Hairdryers. Electric shaving sockets (220V). Goose down duvets, genuine cotton linen. Gowns and slippers. Extra length beds. Working desks. Room safes. Mini bars. Working fireplaces and under-tile heating in bathrooms.
Individually controlled air-conditioning. Direct international dialing. Wireless modems available for laptops or dial-up ISDN lines in suites.

Premier Suites:
These suites offer all the amenities of the Courtyard Suites, plus extra features, including Two TV sets per suite, DVD player, Jacuzzi baths, Heated towel rails. Lounges can be fully separated from bedroom area if desired by means of shutter doors. Balconies overlooking the beautiful gardens. Guest toilets in upstairs suites.

Presidential Suite:
Three private bedrooms : main, guest and bodyguard/driver/butler room. The main en-suite bedroom - a truly romantic suite - boasts working fireplace, two balconies with French doors, a steam shower, a 1.8m diameter Jacuzzi bath, extra large walk-in dressing room. Guest bedroom suite also has a Jacuzzi bath and a large double shower. Discrete private entrance to the villa. Equipped Study. Large lounge with fireplace. Dining room with cocktail cabinet. Kitchenette. Butler service available on request. Guest cloakroom. Wireless broadband internet access.

An a la carte restaurant, Colonial Bar, Elegant private dining room and Informal terrace dining. The Rose Terrace and Room Service. Balinese Garden Spa. 18 hour Room service.

24 hour reception and security services. Secretarial services on request. Travel assistance. Same day laundry and valet services (except public holidays). Sherry, fruit, herbal teas, filter coffee and biscuits in suites Selection of newspapers in restaurant.

Easy access to golf, tennis, squash and horse riding. Wonderful garden including large sparkling pool. On-site gym and steam room.

Airport transfers on request - either a Vito microbus or a Rolls Royce. Complimentary transfers within the Sandton district. Close to all the major business districts. 4 km from Sandton City.