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Johannesburg · Gauteng

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exceptional, attentive staff/management

  • Very clean, well-maintained rooms

  • Excellent gym and leisure facilities

At the hotel

Popular amenities

108 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Allergy-free room
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Pools & wellness

  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
  • Fence around pool
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hot spring bath
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,954 reviews
10/ 10
Totaal perfect
Michael · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
2954 verified reviews

Loved most

  • 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)

Worth knowing — 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

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.6

    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.

  • Cleanliness9.4

    Multiple guests explicitly praise cleanliness: 'superschone kamers', 'always neat', 'everything very clean' and well-maintained facilities.

  • Room Quality9.4

    Rooms receive strong praise: 'penthouse was insane', 'huge rooms', well-equipped and comfortable; turn-down service noted as a luxury.

  • Overall Experience9.1

    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.

  • Location9.0

    Multiple comments note convenience (near airport, good for golf, Houghton location) and the property felt safe and secure; generally suited for business and leisure.

  • Value for Money9.0

    Not explicitly discussed in most reviews; assigned the target overall rating as standard quality for this hotel tier given consistent positive feedback elsewhere.

  • Amenities8.5

    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.

  • Food and Beverage8.0

    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.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 9 recent stays rated 8+

9.02954 reviews
  • Top hotel met top faciliteiten

    10/10

    Michael · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Totaal perfect”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    ZeeZa21 · family with children · 2026-10-22

    “Beautiful experience...”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Vuyie · family with children · 2026-10-22

    “Spa and our room was amazing”

  • Fantastisch hotel in Joburg!

    9/10

    Nicole · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Heerlijk hotel met alleraardigst personeel. Bij aankomst een roos en champagne. We kregen een upgrade naar een waanzinnig penthouse van 2 verdiepingen met eigen whirlpool en zwembad. Dit was zeker heel bijzonder. Restaurant was voortreffelijk, voor zowel ontbijt, lunch en diner.”

  • Beautiful natural relaxed holiday stay

    10/10

    Amanda · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Beautiful lovely and breathe taking for a relaxed week”

  • My favorite home away from home!

    10/10

    abraham · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

    “Being a very frequent traveler, this is my favorite home away from home. Literally nothing to improve. The best hotel gym in the world, spacious and very clean rooms and above all.... the staff!!! No matter where you are, what you ask or whatever: happiness, a friendly face is always your part. This hotel is my absolute favorite!”

  • As always, a fantastic stay. Excellent service, friendly staff, excellent facilities.

    10/10

    Christopher Hinga · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

    “Always love staying here.”

  • Value for money

    9/10

    Charles Dampare · extended group · 2026-10-09

    “Spacious rooms which were very neat, very helpful staff, good food”

  • A welcome moment in pure luxury after a few days of Safari

    10/10

    Walter · family with children · 2026-10-08

    “A very warm welcome. Own parking facilities under the hotel. Great breakfast. We received a complimentary room upgrade.”

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