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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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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
Studio | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym

Room options

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Signature Penthouse | Living area

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
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

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

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Royal Penthouse | Living area

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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Platinum Apartments

Platinum Apartments

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 3229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

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

Standard Room, Pool View

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

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

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Presidential Penthouse | Living area

Presidential Penthouse

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
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
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 7 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
  • ‪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

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
Consider a stay at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf and take advantage of a golf course, 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 body scrub, aromatherapy, or a sports massage at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Pilates classes and yoga 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
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Express check-out, coworking spaces, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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 buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 275 for adults and ZAR 275 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-hole golf course
  • 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 at the property

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 buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 275 for adults and ZAR 275 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 hot 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 Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf on Mar 2, 2025 start from CA $255.53, 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 3 mi (5 km) of Houghton Golf Club, Johannesburg Zoo and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. South African National Museum of Military History and Hillbrow Telkom Tower are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 174 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Beautiful hotel, spacious room, comfortable bed, quiet, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Transport booked from airport was 75mins late. Pre arranged late check out for £130 had been cancelled by the hotel. Booking for their golf course shambolic and I discovered that guests basically can’t play on the course. Too shambolic to be an Expedia hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

The property location, friendliness of the staff, transportation, and restaurant. It was an amazing hotel.quiet at nights!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morne

Thankyou to all the staff for your excellent service and world class hospitality. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay very memorable. Your rooms are super nice and comfortable. Would definitely recommend this to any travellers and we will be back in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

7th time there. Always wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamil

Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Incredible staff, very friendly, always smiling and extremely reliable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

A cut above the rest 💫. This has become my home away from home. I love everything about this hotel… Just an overall amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

This is such a beautiful property. Everything about The Houghton Hotel gives 5 Star. From the rooms to the setvice. EXCELLENT. One of the beautiful ladies who worked there even volunteered to take pics of me when she saw me taking selfies. This is the kindest thing you can do for a silo traveler. Thanks for a wonderful stay. Jillian from Texas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Beautiful rooms with great restaurant options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

It’s beautiful and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alick

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam Gregory

Honestly, one of the best hotels in Johannesburg. Gorgeous location. The rooms and facilities world class!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Very nice big rooms that are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

This is a beautiful hotel. Love the service and the rooms were amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

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

10/10 Excellent

sally

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

Sherry

Beautiful room, very clean. Super friendly and accommodating staff great room service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naledi

Excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023