17 4th Avenue Houghton, Houghton, 1477 Johannesburg, South Africa
#31 of 298 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 262 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 March 2022
Adele
South Africathe King size bed in the Madiba suite was awful! King size base with 2 single bed mattresses (wrong way around). We had the Grand Canyon between us for most of the night. Very uncomfortable
the room was beautiful dinner was delicious
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 11 March 2022
Andreas
MozambiqueMattress was dated and too soft. Could not find a comfortable position. Slept on coach.
Food was great. Dinner and breakfast very very good.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 9 March 2022
Sara
South AfricaCouldn't contact/find any staff in the morning for early breakfast/checkout
Absolutely amazing rooms - the most dreamy comfortable bed ever!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 9 March 2022
Carol
United Kingdomthe drive through the outskirts of town to get there
loved the facilities, comfort and staff attention to detail
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 3 March 2022
Ridhwaan
South AfricaThe wardrobe had alot of ants..... Breakfast staff can do a bit more training
Privacy of the suite
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 5 February 2022
Tryphosa
South AfricaFridge making noise
Room. Personal service
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 2 February 2022
Sue
United KingdomWe had a lovely sitting room in our suite with comfortable sofas, where we would have liked to have watched TV - but the TV was in the bedroom. However, this wasn't a big problem because there was adequate seating in the bedroom too.
We have stayed here before, pre Covid, and will now always use The Residence when we stay in Johannesburg in future on our way from London to Fancourt, George, to play golf. It is an exceptional hotel. I particularly like the stylish - opulent but homely - decor. Everything is top quality and expensive. Lovely gardens and pools. Nothing is too much trouble for the exceptional staff. The food is excellent and there is a very good pianist who plays on certain evenings.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 30 January 2022
Frederick
South Africano WIFI in our room we had to connect to the room next door
The tranquility, the proximity to various amenities
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 22 January 2022
Lindelwa
South AfricaNothing really
Ambience
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 17 January 2022
Levin
South AfricaFacilities were excellent. Food was absolutely delicious and staff so attentive. The suite was beautiful with private jacuzzi and heated pool right outside our suite.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 17 January 2022
Anette
South AfricaOur room was not ready when we wanted to check in as they were supposedly changing a curtain, but the curtain in our bedroom was falling apart, torn in several places. A hairdryer is provided, but no plug where it can fit into (they did bring an adaptor when we asked). The aircon is leaking a stream of water on the carpet when used. The whole room seemed to be in need of a little upkeep as every where things were starting to look worn, for example doors between basin, musty smell in sitting room.
Excellent location. The breakfast was delicious. Loved the spa. The gardens are spectacular and the whole property is something to enjoy, with different corners to explore.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 1 January 2022
Ayanda
South AfricaNothing, the most beautiful & classy hotel I’ve ever been to.
The warm welcome by the staff members, the complementary drinks and a lot of other extras that you wouldn’t normally find at the hotel.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 24 December 2021
Jolinda
South AfricaEverything was perfect. We had a magical place.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 21 December 2021
Mahlalutye
South AfricaI love everything
The staff is excellent and the room was very comfortable
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 20 December 2021
Jyothi
South Africadecor
spa
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 9 December 2021
Mehmoud
South AfricaNot value for money
Location
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 5 December 2021
Tracy
South AfricaN/A
Tranquil, private and relaxing. Lovely manicured gardens around multiple pools. A little gem in the middle of the hustle & bustle.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 4 November 2021
Aluette
South AfricaNothing
Second time we've stayed at The Residence. Brilliantly beautfully decorated rooms with top notch privacy and security. All facilities including their 5 star food served in the Restaurant will ensure we will return again and again. Stylish; Classy; Tasteful
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 25 October 2021
Robert
South AfricaFood was good and tasty, but menu was limited and while good not exceptional.
Very private, with a lovely are room and balcony. Lovely cocktails and a good spa.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 21 October 2021
Mark
South AfricaVery efficient and friendly staff. Obviously very well schooled in customer service. They really made us feel at home for our short stay
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 19 October 2021
Jodie
United KingdomEverything! What a beautiful property with wonderful staff. We came to this hotel to start our honeymoon in South Africa and it was perfect. Beautiful grounds, amazing food and comfortable beds. The staff were so helpful without being obtrusive and the chef stayed later to make us some room service after 10pm. They couldn't do enough for us. We loved our stay
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 16 October 2021
Dhiresh
South AfricaService, ambiance, comfort, privacy ... amazing stay
Some food items and drinks werent stock but we're not communicated.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 27 September 2021
Christie
South AfricaThe Rooms are stunning the service with dinner and breakfast is great we love this property
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 2 September 2021
Natalie
South AfricaBeautiful inside and out. Staff was friendly. Martin looked well after us.
Stayed in September 2021
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