Houghton Guest House – Family Hotel in Johannesburg | From 63$/Night

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About the Hotel

75 Iris Rd, Johannesburg, South Africa

“The location was perfect, surrounded by diverse restaurants to explore.”view full review

Rooms & Suites

Houghton Guest House offers rooms ranging from 48m^2 King Suites to 830m^2 Rockstar Penthouses. The King Suite includes a Nespresso machine, minibar, and en-suite bathroom. The Executive King Suite features a marble walk-in rainwater shower. Larger options like the 630m^2 Iconic Penthouse have private pools, hot tubs, and wraparound balconies. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and city or golf course views.

Dining Options

NOVA Bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and light dinners with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the golf course. Pebbles Health & Pool Bar offers poolside snacks and drinks. Astra Lounge & Champagne Bar provides cocktails and evening drinks. Chef Candice's dishes blend bold flavors with artful presentation.

Leisure & Wellness

The hotel includes Houghton Spa with a steam room, sauna, and indoor heated pool. Fitbar Gym has Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. Guests can play padel on two courts or golf at Houghton Golf Club, host of eight SA Open events. Three pools are available: family, adult-only, and zen.

Location & Transport

Houghton Guest House is 8 km from Sandton and 25 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The hotel shuttle serves Sandton, Rosebank, and Melrose Arch. Nearby landmarks include The Wilds Municipal Nature Reserve (2.5 km) and Bidvest Wanderers Stadium (3.5 km).

Services & Events

The hotel offers 24-hour room service, a business center, and four boardrooms for meetings. The Venue hosts events for up to 500 guests with golf course views. Butler service is available in penthouses. A luxury shuttle provides airport transfers and local trips.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Family Room

2 persons

28 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Heating

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Luxury King Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Luxury Apartment

2 persons

130 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Johannesburg 5.8 km

Airports

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 20.1 km

Rand (QRA) 20.3 km

Train

Ellis Park Railway Station 4.6 km

Gautrain Sandton Station 6.1 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Comfortable Stay

“I stayed in the Luxury King Room and was kinda surprised by the aesthetic comfort it offered. The room was warm, and there were extra blankets available, made a significant difference during my stay. Overall, I felt looked after at all times.” view full review

Cozy Atmosphere

“The atmosphere in the Luxury King Room was cozy and cute. I truly appreciated the effort taken to ensure guests are comfortable, especially with the extra blankets. It was much better compared to other places I've stayed in the past.” view full review

Well-Equipped Bathroom

“The bathroom facilities were satisfactory and well-maintained. I found everything I needed readily available, which added to my positive experience at Houghton Guest House.” view full review

Enjoyable Experience

“Although I didn't utilize the entertainment facilities as much, it was reassuring to know there was plenty available for guests. It contributed to a more enjoyable stay, and I felt there were lots of options for recreation.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free internet access
Safe deposit box
Concierge desk
Currency exchange

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Laundry

Spa & Leisure

BBQ facilities

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
In-room safe
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Patio
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

Location

75 Iris Rd, Johannesburg, South Africa

Map view

75 Iris Rd, Johannesburg, South Africa

City landmarks

Landmark

Satyagraha House

990 m

Mall

Norwood Mall

1.8 km

Landmark

Nelson Mandela Foundation

2.1 km

Landmark

Melrose Temple

980 m

Landmark

L. Ron Hubbard

2.4 km

Museum

South African National Museum of Military History

3.3 km

Landmark

The Wilds

2.1 km

Zoo

Johannesburg Zoo

3.9 km

Golf Course

Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club

3.3 km

Landmark

Acrobranch Melrose

2.5 km

Landmark

James & Ethel Gray Park

2.6 km

Park

The Wilds Municipal Nature Reserve

2.7 km

Park

James and Ethel Grey Park

2.8 km

Stadium

Bidvest Wanderers Stadium

3.6 km

Landmark

Bezuidenhout Park

2.8 km

Landmark

African Craft Market of Rosebank

3.6 km

Garden

Brenthurst Gardens

3.2 km

Landmark

MalaMala Game Reserve

3.1 km

Landmark

Johannesburg Observatory

3.1 km

Stadium

The Wanderers Golf Club

3.7 km

Landmark

Constitution Hill

4.6 km

Landmark

Anglo-Boer War Memorial

3.4 km

Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium

4.4 km

Landmark

Hillbrow Telkom Tower

4.0 km

Landmark

Ponte City Apartments

3.8 km

Landmark

Adler Museum of Medicine

3.4 km

Landmark

Parktown Convent

3.7 km

Park

Jhb Zoo Lake

4.6 km

Nearby

39 Grant Ave

Hashtag Escape

140 m

Restaurants

47 On Grant

160 m

47 On Grant Avenue

Turkish Fusion

150 m

47 Grant Avenue Norwood.

Baha Taco

150 m

38 Grant Avenue What3words: ///crops.awake.visitors

Hokkaido

150 m

40A Grant Avenue

Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant

170 m

40A Grant Ave

The Schwarma Co

410 m

71 Grant Avenue Norwood

Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

280 m

106 Algernon Road Cnr of Algernon and Grant avn Norwood

Coffee Exchange

170 m

38 Grant Avenue Tarquin House

Senhor Calistos & Mi-Vami

290 m

57 Grant Avenue Norwood

Fireside Bistro

250 m

108 Algernon Rd

Momo Ando

320 m

Ivy Rd & Grant Ave Norwood

The Usual on Grant

340 m

66 Grant Avenue C/O Nellie Rd

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Houghton Guest House – A Favorite for Families in Johannesburg

About the Hotel

Rooms & Suites

Dining Options

Leisure & Wellness

Location & Transport

Services & Events

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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