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The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

5.0 star property
Luxury Johannesburg hotel in Houghton Estate with 3 restaurants

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Property grounds
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Executive Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, slippers, towels
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Daily continental breakfast (ZAR 235 per person)

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Gym
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10/10 Excellent

Incredible staff, very friendly, always smiling and extremely reliable
Ariel
Jun 20, 2024
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About the neighborhood

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Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Rosebank Mall - 6 min drive
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 6 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 10 min drive
  • Sandton City Mall - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Ellis Park Station - 11 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 15 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Radium Beerhall - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Schwarma Co - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ba-Pita - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

Luxury family-friendly hotel located in Houghton Estate
Consider a stay at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf and take advantage of 18 holes of golf, a poolside bar, and a free daily manager's reception. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and golf caddies. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, a body wrap, or hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Pilates classes and fitness classes are offered at the gym; The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf also has mini golf, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Express check-out, wedding services, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 67 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables and highchairs
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and in-room massages
  • Flat-screen TVs with streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 235 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Astra Lounge
  • Nova Bistro
  • Sejour

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pilates classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Changing table
  • Children's pool
  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 43,056 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 1000
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 235 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 780 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf on Jul 28, 2024 start from $151.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 1000 (subject to availability).

Does The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 780 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf located?

This family-friendly Johannesburg hotel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Victory Theater and Houghton Golf Club. Johannesburg Zoo and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, very friendly, always smiling and extremely reliable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethel, west orange

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.O

Traveled with partner
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..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was huge. I didn’t expect the penthouse to be so big. It looked like an apartment. I just loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jephunneh, Long Beach CA

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s beautiful and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice big rooms that are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naledi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam Gregory, Manhattan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, one of the best hotels in Johannesburg. Gorgeous location. The rooms and facilities world class!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shanell

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The property was really nice the only horrible thing about the property is that the lights kept a going out our entire stay. Literally like 10 times a day although not long but the fact that it kept doing it at peak momenets in the trip like at dinner and breakfast and plenty times when we were in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Houghton Hotel Amazing, A Must Stay!
My family’s stay at Houghton Hotel was absolutely amazing. We will definitely stay here again during our next visit to Jo’burg. Our room was immaculate, the service and hospitality were exceptional. The staff were so kind, so helpful and so very thoughtful. They attended to our every need and always made sure we were comfortable and happy. We are a family of 4 (husband, wife and 2 young children) and we are well traveled. It can be difficult to find a place that all 4 of us enjoy, but this was definitely one of them! We very much consider this one of the top hotels we’ve ever been too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Houghton is a safe, extremely comfortable place. The staff were amazing and the food was excellent. It was a wonderful stay and a great place to be after 36 hours of travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amish, Lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Traveled with partner
Spent my honeymoon at the Houghton Hotel and from being greeted with a rose and complimentary glass of wine, we knew it would be a pleasant experience. From the front desk staff to the restaurant we were well taken good care of! Our room was beautiful and spacious. Delicious food and most friendly staff, we loved Sisa! Will absolutely come again and recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DESIGN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LT SHOES
I loved my stay at The Houghton mixing work with leisure, playing 2 rounds of golf on there wonderful golf course and enjoying the friendly service from all the staff at Houghton
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine, Atlanta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms with great restaurant options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jenika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, onsite restaurant, no kids indoor pool, unfortunately late checkout not offered
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was amazing, very good customer service, room very spacious overall will stay anytime i come to Johannesburg and will always recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I haven’t been to all parts of South Africa but, I think this is the most beautiful hotel in this country. Everything was perfect. Oh, and I got upgraded from executive suite to the Penthouse. Everything about this hotel is wonderful. The staff, the breakfast, the drinks. Everything was amazing. This would be my hotel anytime I am in Johannesburg. I hope there are more branches in every city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandeep

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort
Okkaish hotel
I did not feel like a five star hotel, lacking informations. Restaurant staff was not professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

brett

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
HOTEL IS A JOKE....PATHETIC
The hotel was a joke. My wife got stick in the lift for 5 minutes because in load shedding the generator doesn't work for at least 5 minutes!!! My wife was screaming for help because with no power no lights and lift....and guess what the alarm in the lift didnt work either. We will never stay there agin!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Address
Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng