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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Patricia • couple • es
10
Excellent staff service
Pros:

Nature, surroundings and the Staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Nzima • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • solo_traveller • gb
10
Superb
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, lovely staff, food, facilities. Everything you'd expect from a 5star hotel.

Cons:

Nothing. Happy with everything!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
K
Ken • couple • za
8
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Noisy, bed creaked

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
J
Juan • couple • pt
10
great stay
Pros:

great hotel

Cons:

nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great service, lodging and food

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Thulani • couple • za
10
Pros:

Staff was very friendly

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
A
Arnie • couple • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Hlompho • solo_traveller • za
9
No better place to go to
Pros:

Everything about being at the Houghton Hotel felt like top class treatment. I hope every person who visits Johannesburg gets to visit

Cons:

Can't think of anything specifically.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
H
Herve • couple • be
9
Good time spent no need to go out
Pros:

Every thing

Cons:

The golf is not included to the hotel

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Marilize • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the hotel of an outstanding quality and the hotel room was beautiful and comfortable

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
I
Ines • family_with_children • be
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
S
Shannon • solo_traveller • za
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Wonderful staff

Cons:

Tv in my room came on randomly in the night

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
S
Saed Ahmad Ali • solo_traveller • sa
5
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Farani • couple • za
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ruud • couple • nl
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Wamashudu • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
S
samkelo zulu • solo_traveller • za
9
Amazing
Pros:

This is a beautiful hotel with amazing staff who go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Safety is a priority and great attention to detail, making it a five star worthy.

Cons:

At least one charging point in the room must be updated to accommodate usb and c type charging cables. The carpet could have been cleaner both on the corridors and the room.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Arnie • extended_group • us
10
Outstanding service - wonderful rooms.
Pros:

Incredibly helpful and friendly service.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sinde • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee