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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Upper Houghton Guesthouse 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 utilise 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, lounge, and child-friendly buffet. Local Attractions: Located 22 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the guesthouse is near attractions such as Observatory Golf Club (3 km) and Johannesburg Stadium (3 km). Walking tours are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Theuns
    South Africa South Africa
    The hosts went out of their way to accommodate us and ensure our safety and comfort.
  • Trudine
    South Africa South Africa
    This property is excellently situated in a very safe neighbourhood. Property is fully equipped with solar as to not be affected by the load reduction in Johannesburg's power grid. The hosts are friendly, helpful and supportive of all your needs...
  • Alex
    South Africa South Africa
    Old Johannesburg guest house magic! And the staff were fabulous. I will definitely be back.
  • Deon
    South Africa South Africa
    Our host, Alen, was most friendly and helpful - always a most enjoyable experience to stay over at this guesthouse. The guesthouse is in a neat, quiet, and safe area. The guesthouse is beautifully decorated with tasteful antique furniture and...
  • Julie
    South Africa South Africa
    The room was really spacious. At the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful

Host Information

9.5
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

Property surroundings

House rules

Upper Houghton Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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.

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