Houghton Guest House

75 Iris Road, Norwood, 2192 Johannesburg, South Africa – Great location - show map

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6.1
Scored 6.1
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
23 reviews
a living room with two couches and a tv at Houghton Guest House in Johannesburg
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a hotel room with two beds and a desk at Houghton Guest House in Johannesburg
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Houghton Guest House

This guest house is located less than 15 minutes’ drive from Johannesburg, and less than 25 minutes’ drive from OR Tambo International Airport. It features air-conditioned rooms, and an on-site beauty parlour. All of the rooms at the Houghton Guest House include a refrigerator and a flat-screen satellite TV. Each has a view of the garden, a sofa, and ironing facilities. The guest house offers breakfast daily, which can be taken in the room. Barbecue facilities are offered on-site. There are also a number of restaurants within 10 minutes’ walk of the guest house. The accommodation includes free Wi-Fi in public areas, and can provide an airport shuttle on request. The beauty parlour offers a range of services, including manicures and tanning facilities. Free private parking is also available. Houghton Guest House is less than 15 minutes’ drive from Rosebank, and less than 25 minutes’ drive from Sandton.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Halal

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
2 double beds
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Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.6
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
2.5
Low score for Johannesburg
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Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

7.6
7.6
Host review score
Host review score
Best value accommodation to be found in the upper class Northern suburbs. Centrally and conveniently situated between OR Tambo International airport and Eastgate and Johannesburg CBD and Rosebank and Sandton and Braamfontein. Though we serve you Breakfast only, there is no shortage of food as Grant Ave just a stroll away where you will walk down a European style avenue finding Coffee shops, pubs, Italian, Chinese, Indian restaurants, there are supermarkets such as Super Spar and Woolworths food store, laundromette, bookstores, internet cafe and much more. On our premises we have Sunkissed sisters who specialises in sunbeds,spaytanning and brazilian blow waves, Manicures and Pedicure, nail painting and much more. Drive a little further, we have Melrose Arch a place to be, Norwood shopping centre, Killarney mall, The famous Wanderers stadium. Enjoy outdoors at the Johannesburg Zoo and Zoolake and the Wilds, or melville for the younger generation, all this at not more then 10 to 15 min away. Enjoy peace and tranquility in our just for you desighned and tastefully decorated luxury ensuite rooms for style and comfort. Our rooms boasts beautifull building cupboards, flat screen
On sight secured parking Airport shuttle Alarm and Security Laundry services Fax, Email, Internet available at reception Braai facilities available in garden
European style avenue finding Coffee shops, pubs, Italian, Chinese, Indian restaurants, there are supermarkets such as Super Spar and Woolworths food store, laundromette, bookstores, internet cafe and much more. On our premises we have Sunkissed sisters who specialises in sunbeds,spaytanning and brazilian blow waves, Manicures and Pedicure, nail painting and much more. Drive a little further, we have Melrose Arch a place to be, Norwood shopping centre, Killarney mall, The famous Wanderers stadium. Enjoy outdoors at the Johannesburg Zoo and Zoolake and the Wilds, or melville for the younger generation, all this at not more then 10 to 15 min away.
Languages spoken: English,French,Hindi,Urdu,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Houghton Guest House

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Houghton Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Houghton Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Houghton Guest House

  • Check-in at Houghton Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Houghton Guest House include:

    • Suite
    • Apartment
    • Family

  • Houghton Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Houghton Guest House is 3.7 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Houghton Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.