Nearby Attractions & Vibe
Situated in Johannesburg’s Houghton area with easy access to golf and city sights, the hotel places you in a secure, convenient setting.
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Johannesburg, ZA
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
Lloys Ellis Ave
5 stars · Guest score 9/10
About this hotel
Luxurious Accommodation with Top-Notch Amenities Experience unparalleled luxury at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf in Johannesburg. Indulge in 5-star comfort with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and private bathrooms. Wellness and Recreation Options Relax and rejuvenate with our indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, and fitness centre. Enjoy a round of mini-golf or pamper yourself at the on-site spa and hot tub. Dining and Entertainment Savor a variety of cuisines at our restaurant, including American, local, and Asian dishes. With options for vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal diets, there's something for everyone. Book now to elevate your stay at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf.
Highlights
Service & Comfort
Renowned for attentive staff and spotless rooms, guests note royal treatment and seamless, comfortable stays.
Distinctive Amenities & Dining
Indulge in luxe rooms and suites with pool views, plus on-site spa, gym, and diverse dining options for American, local, and Asian cuisines.
Facilities
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Swimming pool
- Valet parking
- Private parking
- Outdoor pool
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
- Pool bar
- Infinity pool
- Fence around pool
- Pool cover
All 108 facilities
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Golf course
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Car hire
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Massage services
- Spa/wellness center
- Barber/beauty shop
- Currency exchange
- Non-smoking throughout
- Sun terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Kid meals
- Toilet with grab rails
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Hot spring bath
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Wine/champagne
- Sun umbrellas
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Shallow end
- Spa/wellness center services
- Steam room
- Beauty Services
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
- Personal trainer
- Hair Salon Services
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Check-out
- 10:00 AM
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness9.4
Multiple guests explicitly praise cleanliness: 'superschone kamers', 'always neat', 'everything very clean' and well-maintained facilities.
- Service9.6
Overwhelmingly positive mentions of staff and management: 'royalty treatment', staff went above and beyond, specific praise for the manager and Bongo who arranged extras and made stays special.
- Location9.0
Multiple comments note convenience (near airport, good for golf, Houghton location) and the property felt safe and secure; generally suited for business and leisure.
- Room Quality9.4
Rooms receive strong praise: 'penthouse was insane', 'huge rooms', well-equipped and comfortable; turn-down service noted as a luxury.
- Amenities8.5
Gym and golf facilities are highly praised, pools noted as attractive; some negative points include hot-tub temperature/timer issues, no on-site shop and tight entry from the golf course.
- Value for Money9.0
Not explicitly discussed in most reviews; assigned the target overall rating as standard quality for this hotel tier given consistent positive feedback elsewhere.
- Food and Beverage8.0
Restaurant food receives praise in several reviews ('food was exceptional', 'Cyra à tester absolument'), but limited breakfast options are mentioned more than once and reduce the score.
- Overall Experience9.1
Dominantly exceptional feedback: many 'Exceptional', 'Just the best', and 'Amazing' comments; minor issues (hot tub, dry air, limited breakfast) do not outweigh overall strong impressions.