Name: Houghton Place
Address: 51, 7th Street, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Houghton, 2198 Johannesburg, South Africa, 51, 7th Street, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $55 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Houghton Place

51, 7th Street, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Houghton, 2198 Johannesburg, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

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Houghton Place is located in Johannesburg and offers modern and luxurious accommodations. Free WiFi access is available. The property has a lovely garden and outdoor pool. Each room here will provide you with a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Fitted with a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Extras include a washing machine, a desk and a safety deposit box. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The property offers free parking. The guest house is 2.6 mi from Parkview Golf Club, 3.4 mi from Sandton City Shopping Center and 4 mi from Gautrain Sandton Station. O.R. Tambo International Airport is 15 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Deluxe Double Room

1 full bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.6

Facilities

9.3

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.5

Value for money

9.5

Location

9.6

Free WiFi

9.0

High score for Johannesburg

See what guests loved the most:

La
United States of America
“Sam and his staff were perfect hosts! They were friendly, accommodating and I did not feel like a stranger in their home. The atmosphere was really quiet, which allowed a great working environment.”
Monica
France
“We had a lovely stay at Houghton Place. Our hosts were really friendly and gave us some great recommendations of where to go and what to see locally.”
Ramokone
South Africa
“The breakfast was immaculate. The place was easy to find and the host was very friendly”
Mark
United States of America
“They best fresh fruit I have eaten at breakfast in a long while! I was made to feel like family in a very secure and most welcoming and helpful environment. Power was always available throughout JHB's load shedding.”
Zachary
United States of America
“Sam has an amazing place. it’s easy access to shopping and great dining. And the dogs are the best. Teddy is very affectionate, and Milo is sweet.”
Andrzej
United Kingdom
“This is the second time I have stayed here and as good if not better than the first. The hosts are wonderful with great knowledge of culture and the struggles of S.A. Truly wonderful people”
Tyler
United States of America
“breakfast and location were great, pool is really nice and the building is gorgeous with a huge lounge. Sam is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is made fresh, and the room comes stocked with a pay-as-you-go mini-bar.”
Derek
South Africa
“What a wonderful find. The owner and his staff are most welcoming and the facilities and rooms are really comfortable. Breakfast was great and even had my coffee made just how i like it. Thank you.”
Andrzej
United Kingdom
“This is an exceptional guest house, beautifully laid out with great facilities, even with the current load shedding issues. Sam and Janice are wonderful hosts and Patricia and Shadie are great staff. Without doubt one of the finest stays that I...”
Shahar
Israel
“The Owner was very helpful and friendly, the facility is very nice and secure, the breakfast was good and home like, it was simple to locate the site.”

Hosted by Sam Halfon

9.6

Host Review Score

Sam Halfon

I love meeting new people both local and international. As a proud South African, I am always ready with a list of great recommendation for sightseeing, experiences and restaurants. I would describe myself as friendly, outgoing, and ready to make my guests feel welcome. I am a passionate Joburger; I love the city I live in, for me Johannesburg is an exciting city, it is a melting pot of cultures form all over Africa and the world. We have a food culture that encompasses Africa and the world, from Ethiopian street food to fine dining, French, Portuguese, German, Greek, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Township Taverns to mention but a few. We are culturally blessed with art galleries, museums, craft markets, music, and the best jazz club on the continent The Orbit in Braamfontein. You can tour Soweto on a bicycle, do a walking tour of historic Johannesburg. There is always so much to do. If you wold like to venture 2 hours out of Johannesburg for the day you can visit, Sun City Resort and the Pilandesberg National Park, where you are sure to see wild life.

The tranquil tree-lined suburb of Houghton Estate is adjacent to Rosebank which is the cosmopolitan centre of the city with a myriad of restaurants, shopping areas, craft markets, gyms and entertainment. The area is also central to Sandton and Melrose Arch in the north and the city to the south, with easy access to the M1 Motorway Houghton Place is 11 minutes’ walk from Rosebank and the Gautrain (the underground) that links the suburb to Sandton and the Airport. In addition there are multiple reliable taxi services available including UBER. For the golfers the Killarney Country Club is just a 2 minute drive for Houghton Place. Houghton Estate is one of the older more established suburbs of Johannesburg; it was developed as a residential area around the turn of the 20th century. Historically a wealthy area, it contains many mansions on big stands, the suburb is currently experiencing rapid redevelopment, with many plots being subdivided to make way for cluster homes and office parks. The most famous resident of Houghton Estate was the late Nelson Mandela.

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Houghton Place
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Houghton Place accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Houghton Place is 3.7 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at Houghton Place is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Room options at Houghton Place include:
- Double
The prices at Houghton Place may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Houghton Place offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Bike tours
- Swimming pool
- Stand-up comedy
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Walking tours
- Live music/Performance
- Aerobics
Guests staying at Houghton Place can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish