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The Houghton Hotel
The Houghton Hotel is a five-star hotel beside Houghton Golf Club with suites and penthouses, a spa, padel courts and Candice Philip's fine dining restaurant Cyra.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel with golf and spa
- Area
- Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- thehoughtonhotel.com
Good to know
- Cyra fine dining
- Nova Bistro
- Pool bar
- Spa
- Golf course access
- Padel courts
- Aparthotel studios
Why we recommend it
The Houghton Hotel stands on Lloys Ellis Avenue in Houghton Estate, one of Johannesburg's oldest and most prestigious suburbs, just north of the city centre and between Rosebank and the inner city. The hotel describes itself as five-star, and its setting next to Houghton Golf Club gives many rooms open views over the fairways towards the western horizon.
Accommodation is in suites and penthouses, along with luxury aparthotel studios for longer stays. Junior suites have city views, the luxury penthouses add private balconies, and the presidential suite looks over the golf course. Families can use the family pool, and the hotel also has the Houghton Spa, premium padel courts and access to golf at Houghton Golf Club.
Dining is one of the hotel's strengths. Cyra, the fine dining restaurant led by chef Candice Philip, won Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year at the 2025 Luxe Restaurant Awards and a two-star award in 2026, and it is worth booking well ahead even if you are staying in the hotel. For something more relaxed there is Nova Bistro, the Astra Lounge and Bar and Pebbles, a poolside bar serving lighter, healthy food.
The hotel suits golfers, business travellers, couples and families who want a luxury base close to the centre rather than in Sandton. The aparthotel studios are a good option for longer stays or for travellers who want more independence. Rates are at the upper end of the city's market; contact the hotel's reservations team by phone or email to ask about current packages.
For longer stays, the aparthotel studios give you more independence than a standard suite. If you want to play golf or padel, book tee times and court sessions through the hotel early in your stay. The Pebbles pool bar is a relaxed option for a light lunch between activities.
Houghton is mainly residential, so you will need a car, taxi or ride-hailing app to get around. Rosebank and its Gautrain station, Melrose Arch, Sandton and the inner-city museums are all within a short drive, and Constitution Hill is one of the closer major sights. Ask for a golf course view when booking if the outlook matters to you.
The Houghton Hotel FAQs
Is the Houghton Hotel five-star?
The hotel describes itself as a five-star luxury hotel.
Where is it?
On Lloys Ellis Avenue in Houghton Estate, north of the city centre.
What restaurants are there?
Cyra for fine dining, Nova Bistro, the Astra Lounge and Bar and the Pebbles pool bar.
Is there a spa?
Yes, the Houghton Spa.
Can I play golf?
Yes. The hotel offers golf at Houghton Golf Club next door, and it also has padel courts.
Are there self-catering options?
Yes, luxury aparthotel studios are available.
How do I contact reservations?
Email [email protected] or call +27 11 032 5500.
What is nearby?
Rosebank, Melrose Arch, Sandton and Constitution Hill are a short drive away.