The Houghton Hotel
Hotel · Johannesburg Houghton
Small Luxury Hotels of the World property on the Houghton golf course. Rosebank and Melrose are a short drive away, Melville about 20 minutes.
- ★ 4.6 on Google (3,735)
- Luxury
- Spa and pool
- on the golf course
- Address
- Lloys Ellis Avenue, Houghton Estate
2198 Johannesburg - Location
- Houghton; Melville (Ratz, Xai Xai Lounge) about 20 minutes by car
- Price range
- Luxury, from about €200 per night
- Rooms
- spacious rooms with green views
- Crowd
- mixed
What makes the hotel stand out
GayOut lists the Houghton as gay-friendly (GayOut score 92/100). The hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and sits next to the Houghton Golf Club. Spa, pool and restaurants are in-house. In the evening GayOut recommends hotel transport or ride-hailing.
Rooms and amenities
Guests praise the staff, the concierge drivers and the parking. Criticism concerns a cold hot tub and a small breakfast selection.
A good fit if you …
- are looking for quiet luxury with a spa
- are in town on business
Not ideal if you …
- want to go out without a car
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (Google reviews: 4.6 stars, 3,735 reviews), Travel Gay (Johannesburg gay bars). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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