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The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Houghton Estate with golf course and spa

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 275 per person)
Platinum Apartments | Living area | Flat-screen TV, streaming services
Terrace/patio
Studio | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, highchair

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Spa tub
  • Pool bar

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $202
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23

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Signature Penthouse | Living area | Flat-screen TV, streaming services

Signature Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 850 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Penthouse | Living area | Flat-screen TV, streaming services

Royal Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 600 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 48 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 48 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 87 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Platinum Apartments | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Platinum Apartments

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 120 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Penthouse | Living area | Flat-screen TV, streaming services

Presidential Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 350 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 15 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 36 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 15 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Radium Beerhall - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Loof Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ba-Pita - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Andersons Nursery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf features a golf course and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Sejour, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 67 rooms
  • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
  • Free secured, covered onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Changing table

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Mini golf
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Working away

  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference space (43056 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Golf caddy on site
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2019
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 60
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 40
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free long-distance and local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Sejour - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Astra Lounge - This brasserie serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Nova Bistro - This bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 275 for adults and ZAR 275 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 780 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 1000 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 450.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision
  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Houghton Hotel
The Houghton Hotel Spa Wellness Golf
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Hotel
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Johannesburg
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Hotel Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Does The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 780 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 1000 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (12-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf and nearby?
Tee off at the onsite golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the spa tub, or go for a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf also has 2 bars, an indoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf like?
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is in Houghton Estate, a short 3-minute walk from Victory Theater and 7 minutes' walk from Houghton Golf Club.

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The property location, friendliness of the staff, transportation, and restaurant. It was an amazing hotel.quiet at nights!
Stephanie, 10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

adrian, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7th time there. Always wonderful
Charlene, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The food at such a high class expensive hotel is quit bad. Also the access to the golf course should be streamlined. I stayed at the hotel so I could golf but had to request for a drive and when getting back and to phone the hotel ahead to b picked up. As a guest one should have easy access using the room key to go through the gates.
Alick, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The shower was clogged. When you take a shower, the water would not drain which is unsanitary.I complained the next day, they promised to fix it but didn’t fix it . My AC was also not working .I do not recommend this place .The neighborhood is not safe to walk at night as well .
Phina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay as always and was upgraded as well which was an unexpected pleasant surprise. Friendly staff and clean hotel with attention to detail. Will totally recommend always.
MOHAMED, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home
As usual only the best service and accommodation provided by the staff and establishment. Forever welcoming and only the best provided for their guests. Truly always a remarkable stay at the hotel with spacious clean modern rooms, warm smiles all round, facilities that are top notch that you can easily forget that this is not actually your real home, and is truly your home away from home, if not more. Keep up the amazing standards and we will be sure to keep making your hotel the only hotel we choose when we travel to Johannesburg. For work or leisure it’s simply the best. Pics won’t do justice, so come and experience it for yourself.
MOHAMED, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Levi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A cut above the rest 💫. This has become my home away from home. I love everything about this hotel… Just an overall amazing experience.
Sharon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jet and the staff were wonderfully helpful on my first visit to Jo’Burg. The property is beautiful, the restaurant delicious, but the staff took it over the top!
Thomas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The facilities were very beautiful and the dining was top notch. The room and bed were also very comfortable. We were very disappointed that the Steam Room was not functioning properly, the Sauna was closed for renovations and the Jacuzzi was simply unavailable. We chose the result largely for those facilities that were not available so very disappointing.
Ron, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Hawa, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hawa, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fatima, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible staff, very friendly, always smiling and extremely reliable
Ariel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ethel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely worth the stay!
If I could rate this hotel ten stars I would. Luxury and top notch service from check in to check out. Staff are insanely excellent. Do yourself a favour and stay here. We'll be back. Thank you!
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Angelica, 5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is one of the best hotels in Africa if not the world.. the front desk ppl were soo friendly.. the reservations people were quick To solve any issues and even compensate when they didn’t have to. So many dinning options.. the spa is amazing, pool area peaceful and serene.. . thanks to Expedia and Houghton I got every penny of my monies worth.. I will definitely stay there again.. love love love it..
Charles K.O, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was huge. I didn’t expect the penthouse to be so big. It looked like an apartment. I just loved it!
Ivan, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Upon our second day at the Houghton Hotel, we realized that we had never stayed at a 5-star hotel that broadcasts its 5-star rating so blatantly and often. It seemed more to affirm a vision and goal rather than just being one, as most 5-star hotels are. If only an “A” for effort is what makes a 5-star hotel, but alas it is not. Effective efficient execution is what makes the difference and the Houghton remains a work in progress in that regard starting with the front desk and guest services. They seemed confused and lost as shown by their need to confer via committee to resolve issues. However, there were notable bright spots. The hotel and grounds are beautiful (less the secondary unsanitary pool) and the VIP Coordinator & shuttle service sets the standard for what the rest of the hotel service needs to achieve regarding customer service. Another bright spot was the Nova Bistro, especially the breakfast staff. Kudos to the Porters as well. Although 2 pools were in excellent condition, the secondary pool was in very poor condition and the hotel just kept dumping chemicals daily when the pool obviously needed to be drained and cleaned. Not only would this not occur at an average 5-star hotel, a fine dining, reservations only, restaurant would not allow for reservation booking outside of the operating hours; not to mention putting the onus the hotel guests to know operating hours.
Jephunneh, 9-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s beautiful and the staff is very friendly.
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice big rooms that are very comfortable.
Brian, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Naledi, 4-night family trip
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