Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & SpavsBrown Sugar Backpackers
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa ranks marginally better than Brown Sugar Backpackers. Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa comes in at #27 in Johannesburg with accolades from 3 sources like Fodor's, Hideaway Report and Afar Magazine.
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
Brown Sugar Backpackers
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
75 Observatory Avenue, Observatory, Johannesburg 2198, South Africa
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "In a large mansion that looks like a miniature castle and is actually the former home of a 1970s gangster, this place is a whole bunch of fun with decent rooms... great views and a good tour agency." Full review
Rough Guide "A notorious hostel on Observatory Ridge... Come here for a fast-track introduction to Jo’burg’s hedonistic nightlife rather than comfort or chilled-out vibes."
