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The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre

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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
Executive Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, slippers, towels
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 290 per person)
Platinum Apartments | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
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

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

Signature Penthouse

  • 9149 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 581 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Royal Penthouse

  • 6458 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 936 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 3767 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Houghton Estate hotel, you'll find Victory Theater and Houghton Golf Club. Satyagraha House and Johannesburg Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Rosebank Mall - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

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

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
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/café. 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 center, 4 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 43056 square feet (4000 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 43056 sq ft of conference space
  • 4000 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2019
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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: 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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 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

How close is The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf to the airport?

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is 12.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf on Jul 21, 2025 start from $156.49, 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.

Does The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf have an airport shuttle?

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 750 per vehicle, one-way.

Does The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 290 for adults and ZAR 290 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gold Reef City Casino (12-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf have a pool?

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf features 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, golf course views, and brunch.

Does The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Houghton Spa, where you can enjoy detox wraps, body scrubs, and hot stone massages.

How close is The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf to downtown Johannesburg?

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is 3 mi away from Johannesburg.

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 191 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

Israel

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

8/10 Good

Goran

Traveled 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

Flurry

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stam

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Morne

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Thousand Oaks

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, spacious room, comfortable bed, quiet, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paidamoyo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene, west orange

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
7th time there. Always wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Phina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The shower was clogged. When you take a shower, the water would not drain which is unsanitary.I complained the next day, they promised to fix it but didn’t fix it . My AC was also not working .I do not recommend this place .The neighborhood is not safe to walk at night as well .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

MOHAMED

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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