The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf - Johannesburg
-26.167654, 28.074546Overview
5-star luxury with championship golf and award-winning spa in Johannesburg
Accommodation & Rooms
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf offers 5-star rooms, suites, and apartment-style studios with kitchenettes. Guests staying in the Luxury Penthouse gain access to a private hot tub and direct pool views from their own terrace. The apartment units include a separate living area and a full kitchenette, designed for extended stays or family groups.
Dining
Three on-site restaurants serve distinct cuisines: Nova Bistro offers casual all-day dining, Cyra presents a fine-dining menu with European and local influences, and the Sky Bar focuses on cocktails with panoramic golf-course views. Breakfast covers continental, American, and buffet options, while lunch and dinner include local, international, and European dishes. A pool bar and a coffee house on site provide lighter meals and drinks throughout the day.
Wellness & Spa
The hotel's spa was named Best Destination Spa in South Africa for 2021 and offers a full menu of body scrubs, facials, hot-stone massages, and couple's treatments. Guests can use the steam room, sauna, and hot tub before or after appointments, with spa packages available for multi-treatment days. The fitness centre includes a personal trainer and daily yoga classes, plus access to a heated indoor pool and two outdoor infinity pools.
Golf & Recreation
Houghton Golf Club is a championship course with a long tradition, and hotel guests have priority access for rounds and practice. Three swimming pools are spread across the property-one heated indoors and two outdoor infinity pools, each with a pool bar and sun loungers. A walking trail circles the golf course, and the fitness centre offers cardio machines, free weights, and a personal trainer on request.
Business & Location
The Houghton Hotel was named Best Business Hotel in South Africa for 2024, featuring a dedicated business lounge with fax, photocopying, and meeting rooms for conferences and banquets. The hotel is located 21 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport and provides a paid airport shuttle service for guests. Nearby attractions include Zoo Lake Park and Gillooly's Farm, both within a short drive of the property.
- Awards: Best Destination Spa (2021) and Best Business Hotel (2024) in South Africa
- Golf: On-site Houghton Golf Club with championship history
- Penthouses: Luxury suites with private hot tubs and pool views
- Spa: Full-service spa with body scrubs, facials, and hot tubs
- Dining: 3 restaurants including Cyra, Nova Bistro, and Sky Bar
- Business: Tailored conference solutions and a dedicated business lounge
- Pools: Two outdoor pools, one indoor heated, all with infinity edges
Rooms and availability
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Max:11 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Outdoor dining area
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Infinity pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room view
- City view
- Golf view
- Pool view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
| 💵 Lowest room price | 232 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 5.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 20.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | O.R. Tambo International, JNB |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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