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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lisa • couple • gb
10
Absolute perfection
Pros:

Everything the staff the hotel itself was better than the last time we stayed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Vytautas Kudirka • extended_group • lt
9
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
J
Joel • couple • au
10
100% would recommend
Pros:

Staff unreal, and very accomodating. Helped us book golf and transfers daily.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
G
Gábor • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Gábor • solo_traveller • hu
10
Best of Johannesburg
Pros:

Hospitality level

Cons:

-

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Greta • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Everything was absolutely wonderful! Impeccable cleanliness, outstanding service, attentive and professional staff, and a beautiful, luxurious atmosphere. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of to make guests feel special. And the food at the restaurant was simply phenomenal! Every dish was a true culinary experience. Our stay exceeded all expectations. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this hotel!

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Justas • couple • lt
9
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Paulauskas • solo_traveller • lt
10
A wonderful hotel with a wonderfu staff 🫶
Pros:

Had everything i needed, especially a great gym :)

Cons:

It was all great.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Mantas • couple • lt
10
Best hotel I have ever been
Pros:

Everything was great. Hotel is many time better than it look on photos. Hospitality and all services are in high level.

Cons:

The bar/restaurant closes at 22pm.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • nl
9
Top hotel
Pros:

Top hotel
Met alle faciliteiten die je als gast zou willen

Cons:

-

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
F
Franz • couple • ch
1
meiden
Pros:

sehr unflexibles hotel

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Zona • family_with_children • za
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Katleho • couple • za
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Nobert Donovan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

plenty to choose from the menu - excellent

Cons:

menu and variety

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

The property was beautiful and the restaurant was amazing! The entire staff was welcoming and accommodating!

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Erne • family_with_children • za
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Tsholofelo • couple • za
10
Nothing short of amazing
Pros:

I loved the welcoming staff , from the entrance to the restaurants everyone was professional and friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • nl
10
Top hotel met top faciliteiten
Pros:

Totaal perfect

Cons:

-

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee