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The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Johannesburg with 2 restaurants and golf course

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Executive Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, slippers, towels
Platinum Apartments | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services
Royal Penthouse | Terrace/patio
Studio | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Located in Houghton Estate, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf offers a luxurious retreat with amenities like a golf course and poolside bar. Guests can unwind with free daily manager's reception or indulge in spa treatments like deep-tissue massages.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate bathtub and shower
$191 nightly
The total price is $219
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees

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

Signature Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 9149 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Executive Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Royal Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 6458 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 517 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 517 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 936 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Platinum Apartments | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Platinum Apartments

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Pool View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Penthouse

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 3767 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

What's nearby

  • Ellis Park Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 10 min drive - 8.9 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

  • ‪Super Sconto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Schwarma Co - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Radium Beerhall - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shahi Khana - ‬2 min drive

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 Rosebank Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Cyra, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 90 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

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 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

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
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Padel court
  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Working away

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

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
  • Golf clubs 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
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • 2 outdoor padel courts
  • Hot 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

More

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

Special features

Spa

Houghton Spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. 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, a hot tub, 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 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Cyra - Overlooking the golf course, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Astra Lounge - This bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Nova Bistro - This bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 290 for adults and ZAR 290 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 550 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs ZAR 750 (one-way)

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, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
  • Guests under 18 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.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

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

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 750 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. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (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 and Pilates. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub, or go for a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf also has 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 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine and golf course views.

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.

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