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The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

5.0 star property

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Studio | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Royal Penthouse | Terrace/patio
Platinum Apartments | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services
Executive Room | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, slippers, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198
  • Place, Rosebank Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandton City Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 48 sq m
  • 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)
  • 87 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Signature Penthouse

  • 850 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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

Presidential Penthouse

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Royal Penthouse

  • 600 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Platinum Apartments

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 48 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a golf course, an indoor pool and a fitness centre are on-site.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and slippers.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Victory Theater. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with golf course views at Cyra, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to aromatherapy, hydrotherapy or massages at Houghton Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, a gym and a steam room
  • 6 minutes by car from Rosebank Mall and 6 minutes from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf, you'll find a full-service spa, a golf course, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 43056 square feet (4000 square metres) and includes a conference centre. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the luxury The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Johannesburg hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Cyra – Overlooking the golf course, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. 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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return 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 290 for adults and ZAR 290 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Astra Lounge
  • Cyra
  • Nova Bistro

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor padel courts
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (43,056 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (100 centimetre high)
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • 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
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 550 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 290 for adults and from ZAR 290 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 750 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 550 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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

Reviews

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tumaini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, large property with plenty parking and in a quiet neighborhood. Dining options are few and there’s no shopping onsite, but you can drive to different areas easily. Rooms are modern and well built.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nala

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

World Class Experience

I stayed at The Houghton during an epic, solo birthday trip that took me to Paris, Cartagena, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. The Houghton was by far, without question, THE BEST place I stayed during my trip. Wonderful & attentive staff, great food, top tier cleanliness, a heated indoor pool, and more. I cannot complain. I look forward to returning again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipul, London

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pulane

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Goran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff are 5 star but pools were not clean enough to use it, sauna was not usable (very low temperature) no changing room there and nowhere near 5 star level. Indoor pool also was dirty. That is a shame considering that the rest of the hotel is good and everybody very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARNETT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best properties you will ever stay in your life. Quality and professional staff like never seen before in all our travels. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flurry

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Dallas

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the staff was extremely friendly. The rooms are very nice and clean . I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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

Jubril

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, nice food, good service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dipuo T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sifredo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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