About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Upper Houghton Guest house in Johannesburg offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring pool views and modern amenities such as free WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Outdoor Leisure: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, enjoy the lush garden, and utilize the barbecue facilities. Convenient Services: The property provides private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free on-site parking. Additional services include a paid shuttle and daily housekeeping. Local Attractions: Located 14 mi from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Observatory Golf Club (1.7 mi) and Gold Reef City Casino (7.5 mi). Walking tours are available.

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 (9.8)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Vic
Botswana Botswana
Hospitality was topnotch...and the area is very safe
Brian
South Africa South Africa
The room was exceptionally clean. Marcus the host was phenomenal, he met me with an umbrella as it was pouring with rain on my arrival. The service received is a real rarity. The garden was beautiful with a great blue pool, couldn't really enjoy...
Beulah
South Africa South Africa
Host was very friendly and always reachable. The breakfast was a nice addition.
Miralan
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
We liked the hospitality shown by the hosting family. and extremely helpful and accomodating
Lindia
South Africa South Africa
Like the warm greeting and taking all my needs in consideration. My safety was very important for the guesthouse owner and that I could booked out later than 10h00
Danie
South Africa South Africa
Breakfast was top standard. Hosts went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and to accommodate our coming and going.
Rui
South Africa South Africa
Comfort, friendliness of the hosts, nice breakfast, and good value for money.
Mary
South Africa South Africa
The most caring hosts who went out of their way to assist us
Deon
South Africa South Africa
Gail and Marcus are the greatest hosts - attentive, always available, and they walk the extra mile for their guests. Each time we stay at this guesthouse do I wish I could stay longer. It is always an amazing experience to stay in this beautiful...
Nkateko
South Africa South Africa
I liked the fresh breakfast prepared everyday and the availability of fresh brewed tea when needed.

Host Info

9.8
Host Review Score
Upper Houghton guesthouse gives an ambience of the old-world charm of the Victorian era, with high pressed ceilings and wooden floors. The guesthouse consists of spacious all en-suite rooms, with queen sized beds, and televisions and furnished with antique pieces. It is a comfortable setting that allows one to unwind. One of the rooms also have private courtyards that lead out from the room, where you can enjoy fresh air at your own leisure. There is also a large dining area, and lounge. A TV room also provides additional entertainment with a big screen TV, and satellite. There is also a sparkling pool and gazebo barbeque area.
Upper Houghton guesthouse is situated in Upper Houghton an exclusive suburb in Johannesburg proclaimed as a (HERITAGE SITE). It has many buildings houses of historical value such as the former President Nelson Mandela’s home. Two of the favorite attractions is Munro Drive which offers beautiful views of the northern Suburbs of Johannesburg, including The Wilds which is an inner-city park in the suburb of Houghton which consists of 16 hectares of indigenous vegetation on the sides of two rocky hills with views of the Johannesburg and its suburbs. CLOSE TO: • OR Tambo International Airport (25 Minutes) • Ellis Park Stadium (5 Minutes) • Soccer City (20 Kilometers) • Houghton Golf Course (1 Kilometers) • Killarney Mall (1 Kilometers) • Rosebank Mall / The Zone (2 Kilometers) • Sandton City / Mandela Square (6.1 Kilometers) • Apartheid Museum (7 Kilometers) • King Edward vii School (100m) • St Johns College(200m) • Rodean College (200m) • Johannesburg Zoo (5 Kilometers) • Park Lane Private Clinic (1 Kilometers) • Johannesburg General Hospital (1 Kilometers)
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Upper Houghton Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Upper Houghton Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Upper Houghton Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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