Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & SpavsDiamond Diggers Backpackers
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa ranks marginally higher than Diamond Diggers Backpackers. Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is ranked #27 in Johannesburg with recommendations from 3 sources including Hideaway Report, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph
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
Diamond Diggers Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
36 Doris Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
Rough Guide "Boasting a dramatic view of the inner-city skyline, this cheap but clean and organized lodge is not too far from the airport and downtown Jo’burg."
Lonely Planet "This backpackers is OK, with a variety of dorms and doubles spread over a couple of different houses... but the atmosphere is subdued and the bathrooms have seen better days." Full review
