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Villa Simonne

4.0 star property
4-star golf guest house near Johannesburg Zoo

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Relax by the central pool in a stylish lobby with a sofa set and lounge chairs.
Stunning staircase with polished granite and stainless steel columns, flanked by decorative columns and framed artworks.
Relax in this spacious living room with a high ceiling, featuring a comfortable sofa, flat-screen TV, and dining area with a view.
Enjoy a serene dining experience in this stylish space, complete with a round dining table for two, cutlery, and a beautiful view.
Escape to a serene courtyard surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees, featuring a circular mosaic floor and decorative balustrade.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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16 West Street, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198
  • Johannesburg Zoo
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Rosebank Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Rooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Rooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Rooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Rooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe with Spa Bath | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Presidential

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

City center retreat .Your stay at this Houghton Estate guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Johannesburg Zoo and South African National Museum of Military History. Rosebank Mall and University of Witwatersrand are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Zoo - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • South African National Museum of Military History - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rosebank Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 10 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 14 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King Houghton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mumbai Masala - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Villa Simonne

4-star golf guest house near Johannesburg Zoo
Villa Simonne offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. A nightclub, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Villa Simonne. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Johannesburg guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Villa Simonne offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Johannesburg guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Greek, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 200
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 10:30 AM and noon

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 200

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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 10:30 AM and noon
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 200 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open September 01 and close April 30.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Simonne
Villa Simonne
Villa Simonne House
Villa Simonne House Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Simonne to the airport?

Villa Simonne is 13.6 mi (27-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 Villa Simonne?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Simonne on Jul 16, 2025 start from $108.67, 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 Villa Simonne have an airport shuttle?

Villa Simonne offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 400.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Villa Simonne offer free breakfast?

Villa Simonne offers free full breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Villa Simonne?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Gold Reef City Casino (10-min drive) and Montecasino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Villa Simonne?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in costs ZAR 200 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Villa Simonne?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Villa Simonne have a pool?

Villa Simonne features an outdoor pool.

Does Villa Simonne have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Villa Simonne have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Thai massages, body scrubs, and mani/pedis.

How close is Villa Simonne to downtown Johannesburg?

Villa Simonne is 2.6 mi away from Johannesburg.

Villa Simonne Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very eclectic hotel with unique lounging areas on the different floors. Staff were great and breakfast was good. There was an issue with no curtains or shades on the door to one of the balconies in our room but being on the 3rd floor mitigate any exposure. We will definitely stay again if we are ever in Johannesburg again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sameer

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Worst comfort ever

Harldy hot water Pillow was by far the worst ever Workers make noise in the morning for hours Ac does not work Heater in room does not work Gas heater empty upon arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with large rooms. Nice people. Very safe!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely, unique property! I felt well taken care of, yet fully private and secluded. Wonderful people and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LYNETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a love stay at Villa Simonne. The staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Badih

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel! Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Musawenkosi

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Overrated establishment with lacklustre breakfast

I would not rate it as a 4 star establishment - it is just okay but there is nothing much to write home about it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Trisha

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

Great 1 night stay.

Great breakfast and great Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is not fot for family over night stays, it is ok for a bunch of guys to stay over. The living room has no air conditioning, and the ac in the bedroom is ancient. There was a kitchen in the apartment we lived in, but the kitchen had no playes/ cutlery.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mahomed Hoosen Ahmed

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

Happy couple

My stay at Villa simone was awesome , from check in till check out , friendly staff , rooms we exactly like how they looked in the pictures , my main worry was food because we strictly halaal but they cater for that to , it's outsourced by a restaurant called europa so they have menus at reception which you can order from and they deliver soo I never had a problem .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Gayle

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

Great boutique hotel

The boutique hotel is very nice. The rooms are theme based and very retro. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is excellent. We did not have hot water one night which was a slight inconvenience. The hotel brought a bottle of wine to the room which was very nice. I would stay here again if I ever returned to Joburg—which I will not as I didn’t care for the city as a whole.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shaun, Ottawa, Canada

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

Getaway in the heart of Johannesburg

Villa Simonne is a small hotel - only 16 rooms - but has anything I could ever want. Staff were fantastic - very friendly, helpful, accommodating. The room was a good size, and wonderfully decorated. The food in the restaurant was great. The architecture and sitting areas around the huge property give it a very romantic feel - and the four gigantic tortoises roaming around make the whole experience wonderful. I was there for business, but it would also be a great spot for a getaway! There were only two improvements that I would make. The first is irons/boards in the rooms. They were available by calling the desk, but I'm kind of spoiled by hotels that make it convenient. The second would be to have a box of tissues in the room. (I had a cold, and had to resort to using toilette paper). All in all though, those exceedingly minor things in an otherwise wonderful and memorable experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

hidden gem

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Villa Simonne

we got the Hollywood apartment and it was good, separate lounge and sleeping area, kitchen with microwave, comfy bed. The only downfall was that there was a hand held shower in the bathtub. the gardens are amazing an there's a pool and sauna etc. the food needs a little work and is pretty bland ut overall the staff are friendly. The location is amazing and pretty central to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Tlhabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Boutique

Great value hotel. Conveniently located. Eccentric decor. Great ambience.

8/10 Good

Thiago, Luanda, Angola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For a hotel that is so close to Kilaney Mall and Rosebank area, the hotel is very good priced. Its main characteristics being that the hotel has its own charm, almost like its got a life of its own. The themed rooms add that extra edge to the already charming place. The service is 100% at your service, helping at every step of your stay. At night the place comes alive with interesting lights mingling together with greek themed statues and green background to bring alive this awesome place. To add the cherry on top, the bar is an adventure of the past filled with memories of days gone past and to the gamers, blackjack is available to keep the guest busy. Thanks for the great service, and hope all the best in future for the crew of this amazing hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Boutique hotel with a difference

Discreet hotel if you're looking for somewhere different to stay other than a standard hotel. Great gardens and environment, on-premise bar is cute and cosy, enjoyed my stay as it was completely different to how I imagined it ...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

would return there

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The premises are lovely..good for walking around or entertaining small groups. It is also conveniently located, 5 minutes drive from a mall. I had a good stay.

10/10 Excellent

Not Provided, Globe Trotter

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

Villa Simone My Paradise

I was first introduced to the place by a friend, and i vowed to return someday and fortunately i had an opportunity to do some work in Johannesburg, did not think twice, I immediately booked at Villa Simone for the weekend and spent the whole weekend in Marakesh, never had such an amazing stay before... Felt like i was on holiday... Paradise right there!!! definately returning...