The Houghton Hotel Spa Wellness and Golf

South Africa , Gauteng- Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Lloys Ellis Avenue, 3
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Ishmael

The property is a beautiful place with beautiful amenities

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Andrew

Great room, courteous and efficient staff, first rate.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

derek

Great staff, very clean and attention to details

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Christina

Our stay at The Houghton Hotel exceeded our expectations, from the service, to the room, to the food and spa. A special shout out to Kamo and Blessing in the lobby, and Lovett, Roy, Melissa, Joyce and kitchen staff at Nova Bistro, and the Spa staff who made our 4 day stay extraordinary. Best hotel stay ever!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Jonathan

Great staff and very nice hotel

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

lethukuthula

excellent stay

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Cordrick

The penthouse was incredible. The staff was also extremely nice and attentive.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

ALBERT

Beautiful property

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Tumaini

Good, large property with plenty parking and in a quiet neighborhood. Dining options are few and there’s no shopping onsite, but you can drive to different areas easily. Rooms are modern and well built.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Veronica

World Class Experience

I stayed at The Houghton during an epic, solo birthday trip that took me to Paris, Cartagena, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. The Houghton was by far, without question, THE BEST place I stayed during my trip. Wonderful & attentive staff, great food, top tier cleanliness, a heated indoor pool, and more. I cannot complain. I look forward to returning again and again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Vipul

Great place and excellent service

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Heye

Great

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2025

Goran

Hotel and staff are 5 star but pools were not clean enough to use it, sauna was not usable (very low temperature) no changing room there and nowhere near 5 star level. Indoor pool also was dirty. That is a shame considering that the rest of the hotel is good and everybody very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

GARNETT

One of the best properties you will ever stay in your life. Quality and professional staff like never seen before in all our travels. Cheers

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Stam

Great location. Super friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

Marcel D

The hotel was very clean and the staff was extremely friendly. The rooms are very nice and clean . I highly recommend this hotel.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2025

James

Transport booked from airport was 75mins late. Pre arranged late check out for £130 had been cancelled by the hotel. Booking for their golf course shambolic and I discovered that guests basically can’t play on the course. Too shambolic to be an Expedia hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Jubril

Lovely hotel, nice food, good service

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Mark

Loved it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Morne

Thankyou to all the staff for your excellent service and world class hospitality.

Everyone went out of their way to make our stay very memorable.

Your rooms are super nice and comfortable.
Would definitely recommend this to any travellers and we will be back in the near future.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Jillian

This is such a beautiful property. Everything about The Houghton Hotel gives 5 Star. From the rooms to the setvice. EXCELLENT. One of the beautiful ladies who worked there even volunteered to take pics of me when she saw me taking selfies. This is the kindest thing you can do for a silo traveler. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Jillian from Texas.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2024

Lisa

Beautiful hotel, spacious room, comfortable bed, quiet, great staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Stephanie

The property location, friendliness of the staff, transportation, and restaurant. It was an amazing hotel.quiet at nights!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

Charlene

7th time there. Always wonderful

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2024

Alick

The food at such a high class expensive hotel is quit bad. Also the access to the golf course should be streamlined. I stayed at the hotel so I could golf but had to request for a drive and when getting back and to phone the hotel ahead to b picked up. As a guest one should have easy access using the room key to go through the gates.

2/10

Poor

05 Sep 2024

Phina

The shower was clogged. When you take a shower, the water would not drain which is unsanitary.I complained the next day, they promised to fix it but didn’t fix it .
My AC was also not working .I do not recommend this place .The neighborhood is not safe to walk at night as well .

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

MOHAMED

Amazing stay as always and was upgraded as well which was an unexpected pleasant surprise. Friendly staff and clean hotel with attention to detail. Will totally recommend always.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2024

MOHAMED

Home away from home

As usual only the best service and accommodation provided by the staff and establishment. Forever welcoming and only the best provided for their guests. Truly always a remarkable stay at the hotel with spacious clean modern rooms, warm smiles all round, facilities that are top notch that you can easily forget that this is not actually your real home, and is truly your home away from home, if not more. Keep up the amazing standards and we will be sure to keep making your hotel the only hotel we choose when we travel to Johannesburg. For work or leisure it’s simply the best. Pics won’t do justice, so come and experience it for yourself.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Sharon

A cut above the rest 💫. This has become my home away from home. I love everything about this hotel… Just an overall amazing experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Thomas

Jet and the staff were wonderfully helpful on my first visit to Jo’Burg. The property is beautiful, the restaurant delicious, but the staff took it over the top!

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2024

Ron

The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The facilities were very beautiful and the dining was top notch. The room and bed were also very comfortable. We were very disappointed that the Steam Room was not functioning properly, the Sauna was closed for renovations and the Jacuzzi was simply unavailable. We chose the result largely for those facilities that were not available so very disappointing.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Ariel

Incredible staff, very friendly, always smiling and extremely reliable

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2024

Nicola

Definitely worth the stay!

If I could rate this hotel ten stars I would. Luxury and top notch service from check in to check out.
Staff are insanely excellent.
Do yourself a favour and stay here.
We'll be back.
Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2024

Charles K.O

This is one of the best hotels in Africa if not the world.. the front desk ppl were soo friendly.. the reservations people were quick
To solve any issues and even compensate when they didn’t have to. So many dinning options.. the spa is amazing, pool area peaceful and serene..
. thanks to Expedia and Houghton I got every penny of my monies worth..
I will definitely stay there again..
love love love it..

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2024

Ivan

The room was huge. I didn’t expect the penthouse to be so big. It looked like an apartment. I just loved it!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2024

Jephunneh

Upon our second day at the Houghton Hotel, we realized that we had never stayed at a 5-star hotel that broadcasts its 5-star rating so blatantly and often. It seemed more to affirm a vision and goal rather than just being one, as most 5-star hotels are. If only an “A” for effort is what makes a 5-star hotel, but alas it is not. Effective efficient execution is what makes the difference and the Houghton remains a work in progress in that regard starting with the front desk and guest services. They seemed confused and lost as shown by their need to confer via committee to resolve issues.

However, there were notable bright spots. The hotel and grounds are beautiful (less the secondary unsanitary pool) and the VIP Coordinator & shuttle service sets the standard for what the rest of the hotel service needs to achieve regarding customer service. Another bright spot was the Nova Bistro, especially the breakfast staff. Kudos to the Porters as well.

Although 2 pools were in excellent condition, the secondary pool was in very poor condition and the hotel just kept dumping chemicals daily when the pool obviously needed to be drained and cleaned. Not only would this not occur at an average 5-star hotel, a fine dining, reservations only, restaurant would not allow for reservation booking outside of the operating hours; not to mention putting the onus the hotel guests to know operating hours.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

Barbara

It’s beautiful and the staff is very friendly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2023

Brian

Very nice big rooms that are very comfortable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2023

Naledi

Excellent service

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2023

Adam Gregory

Honestly, one of the best hotels in Johannesburg. Gorgeous location. The rooms and facilities world class!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2023

Shanell

The property was really nice the only horrible thing about the property is that the lights kept a going out our entire stay. Literally like 10 times a day although not long but the fact that it kept doing it at peak momenets in the trip like at dinner and breakfast and plenty times when we were in the room

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2023

Jamil

Great place to stay

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Houghton Hotel Amazing, A Must Stay!

My family’s stay at Houghton Hotel was absolutely amazing. We will definitely stay here again during our next visit to Jo’burg. Our room was immaculate, the service and hospitality were exceptional. The staff were so kind, so helpful and so very thoughtful. They attended to our every need and always made sure we were comfortable and happy. We are a family of 4 (husband, wife and 2 young children) and we are well traveled. It can be difficult to find a place that all 4 of us enjoy, but this was definitely one of them! We very much consider this one of the top hotels we’ve ever been too!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2023

Katharine

The Houghton is a safe, extremely comfortable place. The staff were amazing and the food was excellent. It was a wonderful stay and a great place to be after 36 hours of travel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2023

Charmaine

Spent my honeymoon at the Houghton Hotel and from being greeted with a rose and complimentary glass of wine, we knew it would be a pleasant experience. From the front desk staff to the restaurant we were well taken good care of! Our room was beautiful and spacious. Delicious food and most friendly staff, we loved Sisa!

Will absolutely come again and recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

DESIGN

LT SHOES

I loved my stay at The Houghton mixing work with leisure, playing 2 rounds of golf on there wonderful golf course and enjoying the friendly service from all the staff at Houghton

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2023

Kristine

Beautiful rooms with great restaurant options.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2023

Jenika

Friendly staff, onsite restaurant, no kids indoor pool, unfortunately late checkout not offered

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2023

sally

The service was amazing, very good customer service, room very spacious overall will stay anytime i come to Johannesburg and will always recommend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2023

Philip

I haven’t been to all parts of South Africa but, I think this is the most beautiful hotel in this country. Everything was perfect. Oh, and I got upgraded from executive suite to the Penthouse. Everything about this hotel is wonderful. The staff, the breakfast, the drinks. Everything was amazing. This would be my hotel anytime I am in Johannesburg. I hope there are more branches in every city.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2023

Sandeep

Okkaish hotel

I did not feel like a five star hotel, lacking informations. Restaurant staff was not professional.

Business

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2023

brett

HOTEL IS A JOKE....PATHETIC

The hotel was a joke. My wife got stick in the lift for 5 minutes because in load shedding the generator doesn't work for at least 5 minutes!!!
My wife was screaming for help because with no power no lights and lift....and guess what the alarm in the lift didnt work either.
We will never stay there agin!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2023

Tshepho

Modern, exquisite, magnificent

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2023

syyeda

The Staff goes above and beyond to be helpful! This is our 2nd weeklong visit to the Houghton, and we intend to keep coming back. The amenities are wonderful, very well maintained.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2022

Elizabeth

I really loved the look and feel of the hotel however there were two things that put me off in the room. One was - there was a cracked wall in top ceiling of bathroom which looked spa- like. This shld not have been missed as when you looked up you could see it. Then was the stain by the toilet that looked like smeared poop 💩 that wasn’t properly cleaned off. Other than these two items it was a pleasant stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2022

Charmaine

This is a beautiful hotel. Love the service and the rooms were amazing.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2022

Samuel

A Big Treat

An outstanding hotel. That has everything you need to never leave.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2022

Paul

The Houghten Hotel is incredible and if at any time we need to travel to Johannesburg again we will stay here. We stayed one night in a unit that was spread among the top two floors that was immaculate.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2022

Sherry

Beautiful room, very clean. Super friendly and accommodating staff great room service!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2022

Gactjens

Best hotel in Johannesburg area (Houghton)

This hotel was exquisite. We stayed in the inspiration penthouse overlooking the city. The first floor comes with a full kitchen, laundry room, living room, dining room, and two luxuriously adorned bedrooms. The top floor has a panoramic view of the city with glass from top to bottom with an huge flat screen TV ideal for movie nights. In addition, the top floor has an huge balcony with lounge chairs, a private swimming pool, and hot tub. There is a restaurant right at the hotel. I had breakfast there one morning and the food was fantastic. Next time I travel to Johannesburg, this hotel is where I will stay. Don’t forget to bring your golf gear with you if you play golf because there is a golf course on the property. Overall, this hotel gets a 10 out of 10.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2022

Warren

Beautiful Clean Rooms. Wonderful staff. Steam and Sauna area needs to be upgraded and kept up.
Convenient Location, Lounge and Dining areas make it easy for business associates and friends to visit.
We would stay here again.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2022

Tamara

Houghton is very deserving of its 5 star rating!

The Houghton is beautiful, clean, safe and comfortable. The staff is amazing and accommodating. The spa is fabulous! We did several spa treatments, used the sauna & steam rooms and swam in the heated pool. Also, the fit bar gym was the absolute best hotel gym my daughter has ever used. The food at the restaurants were delicious. We ate at Nova Bistro and Sejour. We chose the Houghton for a 2 night stay after a wedding in Vic Falls & safari in Hawange, Zimbabwe. It was absolutely perfect and I highly recommend!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2022

Natasha

I had such a lovely stay. This is a gorgeous property with very friendly and professional staff. The nova bistro downstairs had so many great options and overall enjoyed my week here. It did truly feel like home away from home. Definitely recommend staying here while in JHB.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2022

Hoyt

Beautiful hotel, and the food is phenomenal. Hands-down best breakfast we've had anywhere.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2022

Yosef

Loved the hospitality

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2022

Tomikca

The Houghton is a beautiful property. It’s filled with lovely artwork, that’s inclusive of Mandela. Guests are welcomed with roses and a bottle of champagne. The rooms are stunning as well.

I could write a whole page of things that I loved about this property, but in short, it was the esthetics, the food, and the customer service. When I return to Johannesburg, this will be my go-to hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

Cheryl Ann

Excellent Service

My sister and I had the best time at the Houghton! The facilities were pristine and the staff was friendly and extremely helpful. I lost one of my AirPods and one of the housekeepers found it and returned it to me! So grateful. Will definitely visit again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2022

Nancy

Amazing experience

Great hotel with great views of the golf course and pool side. Amazing decor. The rooms are spacious with all the basics and more. And the restaurants serving Amazing dishes for all diets. Its definitely worth the value for money. 5xstar on another level!Excellent hospitality 👌👌

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2022

Salim

Wedding preparation

Wonderful, excellent service. Staff accommodated both early check-in & late checkout without any hassles

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2022

Panashe

The houghton is a great inner city escape. Staff are awesome and the hotel is very modern and vibrant.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2022

Renelle

Staycation

We had a lovely two night stay. The only issue was that we had to wait fifty minutes for our room to check in. And with three year olds it was a bit challenging to wait that long. I don’t know why our room wasn’t available after 2pm, and it seems it needed to be cleaned. For the price we had to pay for a penthouse that was not the service we expected. However the manager was very apologetic and eased our frustrations by showing that he truly values his customers and offered to compensate us for our wait. He was very kind , professional and indeed turned an unfortunate experience into a positive one. Food was good, atmosphere was great and the penthouse was beautiful. We will go back again as a family. The restaurant staff were lovely. The reception staff could be more pleasant. The pool area is great for small kids.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2021

Akira

Relaxing stay in ultra modern hotel

Spent our first 2 nights in South Africa here to recover from jet lag. Very nice hotel - clean, spacious rooms with modern finishes. Very friendly staff and excellent service. Hotel restaurant with a nice variety of dishes and drinks. The complementary hot breakfast with our reservation also not to be missed. We would have loved to use the outdoor pool but it was raining most of the time we were there. Make sure to book any spa services well in advance. The hotel is located in a residential area of town - neighborhood overall felt safe but not much to do.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2021

Sibonakaliso

Perfect stay

Cannot fault hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Phenomenal staycation

Phenomenal one night stay at the Houghton Hotel. The rooms are spacious and luxuriously appointed, and staff are very friendly and helpful. Book for dinner at Séjour, great experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2021

Brendan

La Dolce Vita

Penthouse suites are spectacular.
Incredible value for money
Restaurants much improved -- both food and service better
Strongly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends