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The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

A modern hotel with a pool area, featuring a multi-story building with balconies and large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard pool, outdoor seating areas, and a landscaped garden.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, black chairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

A spacious balcony with a clear view of the cityscape.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pool
Spa pool
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Explore the area

Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

Place, Victory Theater
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Houghton Golf Club
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Jo Anke Gallery
‪18 min walk‬
Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Pool View

Exceptional

48 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a seating area.

Junior Suite

Exceptional

City view
87 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, and a desk.

Presidential Suite

Exceptional

Golf view
120 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a large mirror.

Executive Room

Exceptional

City view
54 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Excellent

City view
48 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a modern chandelier.

Signature Penthouse

Golf view
850 sq m
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
4 King Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a decorative vase.

Presidential Penthouse

Exceptional

City view
350 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase.

Royal Penthouse

City view
600 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a golf course.

Platinum Apartments

Exceptional

300 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A modern hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.

Standard Twin Room

Golf view
48 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a plant.

Studio

Exceptional

City view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room

Sleeps 10
Free Wi-Fi

Room

Sleeps 10
Free Wi-Fi

Room

Sleeps 10
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Johannesburg

A luxury stay in the heart of Johannesburg awaits you at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Victory Theater and Houghton Golf Club. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A relaxing visit to Houghton Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. The fine-dining restaurant, Cyra, serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. Astra Lounge is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with breakfast and brunch. Enjoy the golf course, indoor swimming pool, gym and Hot tub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a sauna. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Houghton Estate hotel include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square.

What's nearby

Victory Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Houghton Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Jo Anke Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Satyagraha House - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

Ellis Park Station - 13 min drive
Johannesburg Park Station - 17 min drive
Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
‪Super Sconto - ‬10 min walk
‪KAUAI - ‬3 min drive
‪The Schwarma Co - ‬20 min walk
‪Vovo Telo - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

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.

1 building

90 guestrooms or units

3 levels

2 dining venues

Conference 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 centre

Business facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Concierge

Wedding services available

Beauty salon

Television in lobby

Bellhop

Lift

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 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.

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.

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

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
Limited on-site valet and self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 315 for adults and ZAR 315 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

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 315 for adults and from ZAR 315 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 all 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.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 1 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf on 16 Aug 2026 start from AU$265, including 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.

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

Yep, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

Yep, Houghton Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.

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

Take your pick from 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf.

Is The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is a hit with families.

Does The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf?

Yep, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf lessons, golf caddies and golf clubs are also available.

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

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

Our presidential suite was absolutely superb with a great view over the golf course. Everything in the room we could have wished for, plenty of space and huge dressing room. The staff in check in were friendly and informative. They presented my 4yo with a teddy and rose which made her day. We ate lunch, breakfast and dinner in Nova. Food was big portions and very flavourful would highly recommend. I had a massage at the spa which was relaxing, a really pleasant area. All facilities were spotless.

Our stay at the hotel was truly exceptional from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and genuine friendliness that immediately set the tone for the rest of our visit. A special thank you to Zama from Guest Relations, who went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and kindness truly stood out — she is an absolute asset to the hotel. We were also incredibly grateful that the hotel accommodated our early check-in request, which made our travel day so much smoother and more comfortable. It’s these thoughtful touches that really elevate a stay from good to unforgettable. Overall, the service was outstanding, the atmosphere was inviting, and the team made us feel genuinely cared for. We would absolutely return and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming, and seamless experience.

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

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Getting around

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About this property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property class

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The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf Reviews

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