Foxwood House

Hotels
Nightsbridge
9.4 (21 reviews)
No. 13 Fifth Street, Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198 , Johannesburg , ZA

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Conference space
Golfing nearby
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful historic property
Lovely room
Outdoor shower

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
9.5
Really enjoyed the tub, and the outdoor shower was a surprise.
Amenities
9.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.4
Had a wonderful stay at a beautiful historic property.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:38

Property Description

Relax by the Pool and Garden: Unwind at the outdoor pool or enjoy the scenic garden views during your stay at Foxwood House.

Delight in Culinary Offerings: Whether dining in at the restaurant or opting for room service, savor the delicious meals available. Don't miss the complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning.

Convenient Amenities and Events: Benefit from features like free Wi-Fi, tour assistance, and express check-in/out. Plus, take advantage of the event spaces for conferences or meetings.

Immerse yourself in comfort and convenience at Foxwood House, perfectly located within close proximity to popular attractions. Book your stay now for a memorable Johannesburg experience.

Important information:

  • 24-hour pool access

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Cindy
10
Beautiful historic property
Pros:

Beautiful historic property and lovely room. Really enjoyed the tub, and the outdoor shower was a surprise. Wonderful for anyone who enjoys old estates.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Patricia
10
Pros:

Foxwood House is a historic building with the main house and several out buildings. I had originally booked Coach House. we arrived in the dark (cause it sets early here) and basically just unpacked, exhausted from long flight.
TV was not working so the manager moved us to Onze Emmie suite. WOW loved it. had a lovely patio we enjoyed. large room, large bathroom.the surrounding area is very wild with flowers and vines and walking paths. I'm sure people could find fault with it but I loved the 2 swimming pools, ducks and swans. Hot breakfast is offered along with cold cereal.
Killarney Mall is just a few blocks away and has sooo much. this is a very residential area so there aren't alot of area restaurants that I saw.
I dropped the area around it to 4 stars because we walked out the mall at the wrong exit for us and sketchy guys sitting at the corner. no reflection on Foxwood at all!

2024-09-17 via Nuitee
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Maximilian
10
Pros:

Awesome spot, hidden gem of jhb

2023-12-06 via Nuitee
J
Jane
10
Pros:

I felt very well taken care of by amasing people and a magnificent venue.
I will definitely be back 😊🙏

2020-11-13 via Nuitee
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Susan
10
Wonderful place!
Pros:

The staff was very kind and accommodating. They went above and beyond in their helpfulness. The setting is beautiful and the rooms are very nice. There's a shopping mall within about a 5 minute walk. Dinner and breakfast were both very tasty. Highly recommend.

2020-03-30 via Nuitee
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Mikko
8
Very nice ambience,very slow wifi...
Pros:

A great old colonial home with an interesting history turned into a very nice lodging and restaurant. Excellent service, big rooms, two pools, nice gardens, nice ambience. The only real problem was the week wifi around the whole compound. If you just need wifi for WhatsApp etc, it's fine, but if you need to do some real work on your laptop, it's annoyingly slow. A very cute guard dog a big plus :)

2020-01-30 via Nuitee
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Helena
10
A great stay
Pros:

It is a really nice place and the historical ambience gives it a little extra.
The dinner we ate there during our stay was superb, and again, the setting was great. Breakfast was also really good and the staff were so kind and helpful throughout our stay.
There is a shopping mall only 5 mins walk away.

2019-11-03 via Nuitee
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Peter self
8
Pros:

A wonderful old colonial house in the previously exclusive suburb of Houghton, though not quite in its former glory, it is still a fascinating journey into the old Johannesburg. Management and staff were very attentive and supportive

2019-10-24 via Nuitee
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Luc self
10
Pros:

I loved the rustic ambiance and the quiet feel. It was insulated from the city noise outside, like you were in your own world.

2019-08-23 via Nuitee
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Algonda
8
Foxwood
Pros:

The location is great - central to most places. The setting is fabulous - swans and ducks in the garden. Lovely rooms. Areas to improve are lighting (difficult to move around at night in the garden and lighting in the rooms can be improved) and maintenance. It is a grand old property that can do with some paint and other maintenance

2019-08-12 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Jedes Zimmer ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail verschieden eingerichtet. Die Gartenanlage gleicht einem Park. Wer Tiere mag, kann am Anblick von Enten und Schwänen erfreuen. Eine sehr relaxte Atmosphäre.

2019-03-22 via Nuitee
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Carolin
8
Pros:

Sehr guter Service, waren sehr bemüht unsere verloren gegangen Koffer zu beschaffen.

2019-02-17 via Nuitee
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Tonia
10
Wonderful time!
Pros:

Amazing location!!! would have loved to have stayed longer - so much history on the property, nature to explore and helpful staff.

2019-02-17 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family_with_children
10
Pros:

The location is very central yet once on the property you feel like you are in a secret garden on an estate in the country. Dominic greeted us and then took care of us for the next several hours serving us and our guests drinks then dinner. The attention to detail during the outdoor garden dinner as well as the formal breakfast in the dining room of the grand Foxwood manor.

2019-02-10 via Nuitee
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Tatiana
8
Pros:

Lugar muito lindo e agradável, em um casarão antigo, com um Jardim incrível. Pessoal muito atencioso. Poderia estar um pouquinho mais b conservado, mas não tira a beleza do lugar.

2018-11-27 via Nuitee
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YL
10
A nature getaway near Rosebank
Pros:

A wonderful facility with amazing staff. This is a nature getaway in the middle of the city.

2018-09-10 via Nuitee
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David
10
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at Foxwood House. It's within walking distance of restaurants and super markets. Management was very nice and it has a nice atmosphere.

2018-08-19 via Nuitee
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Sebastian
10
Safe Haven in Joburg
Pros:

We had a very warm welcome after a tough day. Everyone was very helpful and worked hard to make our stay special. The garden is a wonderful place to relax and the dinner we had was absolutely wonderful. The neighborhood is safe and service is an absolute priority. If interested in history, you can breathe it right there. We hope to be back at this gem soon.

2018-07-29 via Nuitee
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alan
10
Pros:

Nice bathroom, comfy bed, nice staff

2018-05-19 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Thank you
Pros:

thank you - look forward to next time, where I hope we will have more time to enjoy the facilities

2018-05-04 via Nuitee