Backpackers RitzvsFairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Both Backpackers Ritz and Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Backpackers Ritz. Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa comes in at 73 with approval from 3 reviews like Afar Magazine, Hideaway Report and Fodor's.
Backpackers Ritz
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
1A North Road, Johannesburg 2004, South Africa
From $0/night
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
Rough Guide "A well-known, busy lodge in a large suburban house halfway between Rosebank and Sandton, with a pool, gardens and travel centre."
Lonely Planet "Still the most authoritative of the city’s hostels, the Ritz is owned by three brothers who ensure a family atmosphere is maintained on its sprawling, leafy grounds." Full review
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph Fodor's
1 Alma Road, (Off Bowling Avenue), Sandton 2052, South Africa
From $190/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "In a residential area, this gracious boutique hotel was once a private home owned by the Oppenheimer family." Full review
Afar Magazine "It’s all about Old World elegance at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Distinguished boutique hotel occupying a former private villa amid tranquil, parklike grounds in the northern suburb of Sandton." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This tranquil, suburban oasis bulges with jacaranda blooms and pea-green parakeets that flit about its grounds." Full review
Fodor's "Located in a residential area, this gracious boutique hotel was once a private home owned by the Oppenheimer family. Each individually decorated suite mimics classic Eastern and European..." Full review
National Geographic
