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
Platinum Apartments | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services
Royal Penthouse | Terrace/patio
Executive Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, slippers, towels
Studio | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
$200
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

Explore the area

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

Room options

Signature Penthouse

  • 9149 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

Executive Room

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

Royal Penthouse

  • 6458 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 517 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 936 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Platinum Apartments

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Studio

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

Standard Room, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Penthouse

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 3767 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

5-star hotel in Houghton Estate
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 center are onsite.
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 separate bathtubs and showers and slippers.

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

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 children's pool, other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children 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.

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf features a full-service spa, a golf course, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center, 4 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event facilities measuring 43056 square feet (4000 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco hotel also offers an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub. Guests can use the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite covered self parking and covered valet parking are complimentary.

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
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.
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 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 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 center
  • Conference center (43,056 square feet 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
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • 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
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

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 550 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 290 for adults and 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

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
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

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, 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

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