The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
Please select your travel dates to see rates and availability
Info
Summary of reviewsThe Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is a luxurious 5-star hotel that offers top-notch cleanliness and facilities. The hotel's location in a quiet neighborhood provides a beautiful and picturesque atmosphere, making it an excellent location for travelers seeking a peaceful and luxurious stay. The breakfast options are great with guests praising the food for being both tasty and affordable. The rooms are spacious, modern and beautifully designed with contemporary furnishings and decor. The staff is amazing, friendly, professional and exceptionally helpful, contributing to making guests' stays brilliant and peaceful. The spa and pool facilities are amazing with guests highly recommending them. The hotel is situated right beside a Jack Nicklaus golf course, making it a perfect getaway for golf lovers. The penthouse is particularly spectacular, boasting spaciousness and a Jacuzzi and pool. Despite some minor hiccups, the hotel is truly a 5-star experience with beautiful facilities and everything you would expect from a high-end establishment. Overall, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is a perfect choice for those looking for a luxurious and peaceful stay in Johannesburg.
Show moreRead review summaries for all categories
Categories
Hotel with Rooms With Jacuzzi / Hot-tub
Heated Pool Indoor Pool Private Pool Outdoor Pool
Hotel with Private Pool Rooms
Room Types
About The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
Guest Reviews
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is a fantastic choice for those looking for a peaceful location that's not too far from the city center. The hotel's position in a quiet neighborhood provides a beautiful, stunning and picturesque atmosphere, making it an excellent location for travelers seeking a luxurious stay. Guests appreciate the easy-to-locate area, as well as the added bonus of the golf course next door. The location is described as excellence, very good and great with staff being readily available for any needs or questions. Though some reviews mentioned the surrounding areas not being the best, the overall consensus leans towards a positive location experience.
If you're looking for a hotel with great breakfast options, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is definitely worth checking out. Guests praised the food for being both tasty and affordable, regardless of whether you're looking for a casual meal or a gourmet fine dining experience. The staff at breakfast are also friendly and welcoming. While some guests found the breakfast to be just okay, others raved about the a la carte breakfast menu and buffet with particular shoutouts to the delicious oats and various options available. Vegetarians will be especially pleased with the healthy choices and great hot meals on offer. However, some guests did note that the ordering process and service could be improved. Overall, The Houghton Hotel's breakfasts are definitely one of its biggest selling points.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf offers a superb selection of rooms that are sure to meet the needs of discerning travelers. Guests can choose from spacious junior suites, luxurious penthouses and stunning apartment hotel rooms. The rooms are spotless, modern and beautifully designed with contemporary furnishings and decor. The beds are comfortable and the air conditioning in the rooms works well, except during power outages. The hotel area also offers beautiful surroundings with stunning views of Johannesburg. While some guests noted unpleasant sights or sounds from their rooms, overall, the guest feedback was overwhelmingly positive. The rooms are exceptionally spacious, clean and well-equipped with modern amenities that make guests feel comfortable and at home. The staff is pleasant and friendly and the hotel is well-run, making it an excellent place to stay for a relaxing vacation in Johannesburg.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is a luxurious 5-star hotel that impressed its guests with its exceptional cleanliness. The hotel is modern and kept to a high standard with spotless rooms that are spacious and well-equipped. The bedding is clean and the staff is extremely pleasant, providing top-notch service. Guests enjoyed the setting and facilities, which were really good and they appreciated the luxurious decor, cleanliness and views. While there were some minor issues, such as insects in the water, missing tiles in the indoor pool and laxed housekeeping, the property was generally clean, comfortable and well-maintained. Overall, guests were satisfied with their stay and would recommend the hotel to others.
The staff at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf receive rave reviews from guests with many describing them as amazing, friendly, professional and exceptionally helpful. Guests appreciate the superb customer service they receive and feel welcomed by the attentive and accommodating staff. The hotel drivers, such as David and Bongo, are also praised for their professionalism and going the extra mile. While a few negative reviews mention unfriendly reception staff, the overwhelming majority of guests have only positive things to say about their experience with the staff. Overall, the staff contribute to making guests' stays brilliant and peaceful and they are a credit to the beautiful property which is well-maintained.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf has an amazing spa that guests highly recommend. The indoor heated pool is perfect for relaxation, though one guest had a leaking bathtub. However, the hotel's staff handled the situation perfectly. While the spa is a bit far from the rooms, it is worth visiting for the pools and wonderful spa experience. Guests loved the sauna and pool area and one guest even said the spa experience was unforgettable. While there were some issues with towels and lack of facilities in the swimming pool next to the spa, overall the spa is amazing. The only negative feedback was regarding contradictory messages about circulation in the hotel and spa area. Nevertheless, the hotel offers great wellness options.
The pool at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf was highly praised by guests. Many enjoyed the lovely pool area and good swimming pool with some even admiring outside views from the adult pool. The indoor heated pool was also impressive, described as amazing by some guests. The hotel's lush refreshing grounds added to the poolside experience. However, there were some complaints about slight maintenance issues, missing tiles and the pool area not being as clean as some would expect. Despite this, guests were pleased with the pool facilities available, especially for families with children, who appreciated the lifts to facilitate pool access.
If you're a golf enthusiast, you'll love The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf. This stunning hotel is situated right beside a Jack Nicklaus course and the golf course views are truly spectacular. Even though there were some issues with the gate being broken, guests were still able to enjoy the course and even get in a round of 9 holes. The attached golf course is superb and there were plenty of opportunities for early and late walks to take in the wonderful views. And if you love dining with a view, the hotel's restaurants won't disappoint – they offer truly breathtaking views, including one at the golf club. Bottom line: The Houghton Hotel is a perfect getaway for golf lovers and it will definitely not disappoint!
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is an exceptional 5-star hotel with top-notch cleanliness and luxurious facilities. The penthouse is particularly spectacular, boasting spaciousness and a Jacuzzi and pool. The service and quality of facilities are unmatched in Johannesburg with many reviewers comparing it to other world-class 5-star hotels. The shuttle service, staff and rooms are all top-notch, while the breakfast is very good but slightly lacking in range. Despite a few minor hiccups, the hotel is truly a 5-star experience with beautiful facilities and everything you would expect from a high-end establishment. Overall, a fabuleux and exceptional five-star experience that ranks among the top in the world.
Rooms with Jacuzzi / Hot-Tub
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf is a truly luxurious hotel. The penthouse is spectacular with its jacuzzi and pool adding to the luxurious feel. The hotel is delightfully modern, happy, arty and truly gives you a 5-star experience. The quality of facilities and service is unmatched in Johannesburg - it's a world-class destination. The exquisite interior and exterior, coupled with the spectacular views, make for a beautiful experience. The Houghton is a modern 5* hotel that offers cleanliness, luxury and a truly 5* experience. It's the nicest hotel we have ever stayed in - it's luxury to the max and too classy. The beauty of the property is well maintained and everything about the hotel is just perfect! Despite some service issues, the hotel remains a great option, well-located for your stay in Johannesburg. If you're looking for pure luxury and a modern, tastefully decorated hotel - look no further than The Houghton.
Yes, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool, Private Pool, Outdoor Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf.
No, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf.
Yes, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf has a gym.
