8/10 Good
Francois
Travelled with family
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upper Houghton Guest House
Francois
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Upper Houghton Guesthouse
Property class: 3.5
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Reviews
6.06.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Housekeeping
The current price is AU$90
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Explore the area
46 Saint David Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198
- Victory TheaterPlace, Victory Theater18 min walk
- Houghton Golf ClubPlace, Houghton Golf Club2 min drive
- Hillbrow Telkom TowerPlace, Hillbrow Telkom Tower3 min drive
- Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)17 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Room, Pool View
Room, Pool View
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Double or Twin Room
Double or Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
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About the area
Johannesburg
Upper Houghton Guesthouse puts you in the centre of Johannesburg, 1.7 km (1 mi) from Victory Theater and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Houghton Golf Club. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Houghton Estate guest house, attractions include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square.
What's nearby
- Victory Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Houghton Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Netcare Park Lane Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Hillbrow Telkom Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Observatory Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
- Ellis Park Station - 10 min drive
- Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min drive
- Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Super Sconto - 2 min drive
- KAUAI - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 16 min walk
- Andersons Nursery Coffee Shop - 3 min drive
- Real Sushi - 3 min drive
About this property
Upper Houghton Guesthouse
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Upper Houghton Guesthouse. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Johannesburg guest house.
- 3 guestrooms or units
- Buffet breakfast (free)
- Staff members are multilingual
- Concierge
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Television in lobby
- Smoking in designated areas
- Microwave in a common area
- Fridge in a common area
- Water dispenser
- Dining venue
Upper Houghton Guesthouse offers 3 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Proposal/romance packages
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
More
- Desk
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Portable fan
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Upper Houghton Guesthouse
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 400 per night.
- Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- 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 400 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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.
A cash deposit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
We should mention
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
- Alcohol isn't served at Upper Houghton Guesthouse.
Property is also known as
Upper Houghton
Upper Houghton Guesthouse Guesthouse
Upper Houghton Guesthouse Johannesburg
Upper Houghton Guesthouse Guesthouse Johannesburg
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
Yep, Upper Houghton Guesthouse has a free self car park.
How much does it cost to stay at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upper Houghton Guesthouse on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$90, 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.
Does Upper Houghton Guesthouse have a pool?
Upper Houghton Guesthouse has an outdoor pool.
What makes Upper Houghton Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?
Romance packages, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Upper Houghton Guesthouse.
Does Upper Houghton Guesthouse serve breakfast?
Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
No, Upper Houghton Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
Yep, you can grab a meal at Upper Houghton Guesthouse's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.
What time are check-in & check-out at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
Upper Houghton Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
6.0
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Gary
Business traveller
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024