Best Resort Hotels in Johannesburg

As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a resort in Johannesburg. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.

Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of resort in Johannesburg is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.

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Gauteng, Johannesburg, Randburg

Four Seasons Hotel Westcliff

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 117 Rooms & Suites offering Panoramic City Views
Amenities Multiple Dining options, Flames Restaurant, a Nature-inspired Spa, Fitness Centre, Adults-Only Lap Pool, Club Floor Amenities, Personalised Butler Service
More Conveniently Located in the Heart of the City

Westcliff village is an affluent district and it’s here that the Four Seasons established their hotel. Set on a hillside and surrounded by gardens, fountains and courtyards, the accommodation is stylish, with classic hints and nods to African culture. The restaurant, Flames, serves fine regionally inspired dishes (including braai food) and has a terrace offering far-reaching views. There’s also an alfresco spa lounge, where guests can order lighter bites and healthy dishes. The spa itself provides harmonising relaxation experiences, with a dreamy 25-metre adults-only lap pool. Families have their own pool area to enjoy, as well as excellent facilities catering to children.

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Gauteng, Johannesburg, Sandton

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 41 individually Decorated Suites, including a Two-bedroom Tree House Studio & a Self-contained Private Residence
Amenities Features include Amuse-bouche Fine Dining, Seven Colours Traditional African Cuisine, a Balinese-style Spa, & Tranquil Garden Settings
More Located in the Heart of Johannesburg

Found in the Morningside district of the city, Fairlawns (once a manor house) places guests a little further away from the centre, in a leafy, residential area. The 42 suites and large villa make up the guest accommodation, with a homely meets contemporary-grand look. Meanwhile, the spa area has a Balinese theme, with Asian-inspired treatments. Outside, a pool area is flanked by plush loungers and tropical-style foliage. And when it comes to dining, guests can choose from the fine dining Amuse-Bouche, Manor House Bistro, Into the Woods and the Muse Champagne Room, the latter created in association with the French Champagne house, Perrier-Jouët.

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