The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

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TrevPAR World Group
9 (2954 reviews)
Lloys Ellis Avenue , Johannesburg , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional, attentive staff/management
Very clean, well-maintained rooms
Excellent gym and leisure facilities
Great for golf and on-site grounds
Convenient for airport transfers
Luxurious, spacious rooms (penthouse highlight)
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Hot tub temperature/timer issues
No on-site shop for toiletries/snacks
Tight/complicated entry after golf
Dry air in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Multiple guests explicitly praise cleanliness: 'superschone kamers', 'always neat', 'everything very clean' and well-maintained facilities.
Service
9.6
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.
Location
9
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 Quality
9.4
Rooms receive strong praise: 'penthouse was insane', 'huge rooms', well-equipped and comfortable; turn-down service noted as a luxury.
Amenities
8.5
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 Money
9
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 Beverage
8
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 Experience
9.1
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.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 01:25

Property Description

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.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ORT

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2954 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.6
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Eden • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
K
Kenneth • solo_traveller • zm
9
Pros:

Always neat

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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George, Thato • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
E
Esther • couple • za
10
You feel right at home from the moment you step in.
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
V
Victor • couple • us
8
Pros:

Cleanliness and sense of security

Cons:

Dry air

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
B
Batlile • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
F
Femke • extended_group • nl
10
Een oase van rust en luxe midden in Johannesburg
Pros:

Heerlijk hotel met superschone kamers en attent personeel!

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
A
Ayanda • couple • za
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
K
kaba • extended_group • za
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
A
Ashraf • couple • qa
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
M
Munaf • couple • za
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
A
Abdulazeez • solo_traveller • za
7
A working stay in Houghton
Pros:

Location and the gym

Cons:

There was no shop at the hotel to buy toiletries or snacks.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
M
Malcolm • solo_traveller • gb
10
Just the best
Pros:

One of the best hotels we have stayed at. Super staff, genuinely friendly and helpful. Lots of space inside and out and our room had every facility you could hope for

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
G
Gareth • couple • zw
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
C
Claire • couple • fr
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
C
Carmen • family_with_children • mg
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
R
Reenz1003 • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Mohammad • family_with_children • sa
9
I will definitely stay again as long as the facilities continue to maintain this high standard
Pros:

The facility is clean and well maintained, with a very welcoming and friendly staff.

Cons:

Limited breakfast options

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • extended_group • nz
10
Perfect Hotel near airport, Awesome golf course, super helpful staff
Pros:

Great hotel for refreshing after long flight and waiting for our Golf/Safari to start. Hotel went above and beyond to sort our party of 3 couples. Awesome golf course, didn't leave the hotel, everything was catered for. Safe and secure. Would highly recommend.
Hotel sorted transfers and picked us up from the airport with 6 bags of golf clubs etc... nothing a problem. Thanks to the Manager David.

Cons:

security so tight, hard to enter back from golf course to the hotel... sorted with existing residence, not a major but something to watch for out for new guests

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Mohammad • family_with_children • sa
9
I will definitely stay again as long as the facilities continue to maintain this high standard
Pros:

The facility is clean and well maintained, with a very welcoming and friendly staff. Thanks for the complementary upgrade.

Cons:

Limited options for the breakfast

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee