Upper Houghton Guesthouse
Bed and Breakfast in Johannesburg
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this bed and breakfast
Set just 2.8 km from Observatory Golf Club, Upper Houghton Guesthouse offers accommodation in Johannesburg with access to a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The property has pool views and is 3.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Johannesburg
Available Rooms
1 King
Sleeps 2
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1 King
Sleeps 3
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2 Single
Sleeps 2
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££££
Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
The property was beautiful, clean, pleasant place to stay. The Host were so caring and loving. They took care of all our needs. Very nice place for families with children. The house was very clean. Marcus , Gail and Allen took care of us. Thank you
Nothing
5.0 / 5.0
What a good service from Marcus and Allen. Always there and made us feel welcomed. See u soon and Thank u
5.0 / 5.0
The property gave us a very relaxed vibe and we felt safe. It was a beautiful house to stay in.
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5.0 / 5.0
Hello guys, I came to Johannesburg to enjoy a safari in the area and I am very happy that I made the right choice in this great guesthouse and the exceptional treatment I received from the owner here. The price is good, the area is considered one of the richest in Johannesburg and also a quiet and safe area. The guesthouse is about a 20 minute drive from the airport and the room and the guesthouse are simply outstanding! The breakfast is amazing!! Huge! There is simply everything from everything and what you ask for, you get! I must mention the great attitude from the owner Allen and his son Marcus and the Madam Gail who just help you and your side in everything you ask and need! You have "Dad and Mom" here. I arrived in the winter season, when I got confused and thought it was summer :) Allen took me in his Mercedes to the mall and I bought a coat and training pajamas and helped me with everything I needed, bank, money exchange, etc. The owners are always available and you are not alone. I highly recommend! If it was possible to give a rating of 12, I would :)
We had power outages 3 times a day, about 3 hours each time from the country state, so when there is a power outage, there is no Wifi, no TV, no heating and no air conditioning.
5.0 / 5.0
I extended my stay in this great guesthouse by two more days. You can see my previous recommendation.
Except for power outages initiated by the country state, everything is perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
I returned for my last night in Johannesburg to this great place and the outstanding owner before taking the flight back to my country.
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4.0 / 5.0
The location is good- close to the airport. Friendly staff.
Not sure- my stay was short
5.0 / 5.0
Great host and family. Supportive and doing the utmost to give you feeling at home experience.
Big room with very comfortable beds.
Good breakfast.
3.5 / 5.0
Large spacious rooms, comfortable beds , quiet pleasant location, gracious hospitality, swimming pool was a plus, we felt safe and secure. We throughly enjoyed our hosts and their accommodating hospitality.
limited personal food preparations spaces for other meals. bedding could be upgraded to guesthouse standards. housekeeping standards.
5.0 / 5.0
The Beauty that surrounds this perfect paradise, has given me the goose bumps! The antique restoration of this magnificent Guest House held me speach less! Marcus and his Family gave us as Family the Royal treatment, I have never experienced that even from the posh of posh Hotels!
Do not miss out on this magnificent treatment.
We stayed in the Family Room Thank you to Marcus & his Family you made our stay so worth the 13 hours drive to your spectacular GuestHouse again thank you Go book and see for your self!
There is nothing that one can find wrong everything is perfect
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, easy to reach the airport. Neatness and stylish decoration. Kind owners with the greatest pleasure in letting you feel as if you were at your home. Simply amazing!
4.5 / 5.0
Home away from home. Alen, Gail and Marcus are the ultimate hosts, attentive, always available, focused on the experience they give their guests.
Actually......nothing!
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice location, awesome host, comfortable room, nice breakfast
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent hosts
4.5 / 5.0
The family is very friendly and helpful.
4.5 / 5.0
Our host, Marcus, is a star! He kept in touch from the minute I made the booking and kept me well informed all the way. The parking is safe and convenient. The room in the house is large and comfortable. The en suite bathroom offers a large shower as well as a big bath. The wifi was great and they even offer a limited number of DSTV channels! The communal kitchen offers enough facilities to heat up your meal or store items in a refrigerator. Generally this was a great value for money option!
5.0 / 5.0
Our host Marcus and his parents were so friendly and helpful. They made us feel comfortable and at home right from the beginning. The breakfast was excellent.
Having to leave.
5.0 / 5.0
The breakfast was awesome every morning, The people was friendly everyday, and we loved the stay and we made new friend overall. I will prefer them at any stage and day. Everything was in place and is looked after very good, this is a very old house and has a lot of antics inside, that was one of the beauties of our stay
5.0 / 5.0
incredible service & very helpful owners
went the extra mile to accommodate our needs
All was very good
4.5 / 5.0
This property is a little dated but has old world charm. wooden floors and my room had an old but comfortable four poster bed. the pool area was a little cluttered but the pool itself was clean and refreshing with NO chlorine use! the bathrooms were clean, the shower pressure was excellent and my bathroom had a huge claw footed bath tub! everything worked perfectly.
a better system of property entrance would be good. currently the main gate is opened manually be the staff for entrance and a 5 minute call ahead is necessary.
4.5 / 5.0
It's a perfect accommodation for a family. It was absolutely clean. Their breakfast is absolutely delicious and you eat till you are full. I enjoyed my stay from day one till I left on day 4.My two kids want to return bcz of the pool and food. I highly recommend it, it's close to everything, it was easy to reach different parts of Johannesburg
Nothing, everything was absolutely perfect
4.0 / 5.0
The hosts were very hospitable and helpful. The guesthouse was very neat and clean we loved the comfortable bed and tranquil environment. The breakfast was good.
The was no sign at the gate
5.0 / 5.0
Upper Houghton Guest House is an absolute excellent place to stay. The service was outstanding and the breakfast was really very good. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Everything was very nice.
5.0 / 5.0
The vintage decor is something amazing and they paid attention to detail. The breakfast was lovely and the overall reception was warm. They made contact before the booking date to make sure we are all set.
Nothing at all
5.0 / 5.0
Friendly staff, excellent accommodation.
Great area.
4.0 / 5.0
Spacious property,love the old ethnic furniture
5.0 / 5.0
The host, Marcus was extremely attentive and helpful and was constantly at hand to attend to our needs.
The facilities were adequate for our needs and the breakfast was very good and prepared with care.
In General the guesthouse is excellent value for money and we would not hesitate to stay there again.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything, I would definitely recommend it
Please add satellite channels in the bedroom TV
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Johannesburg?
The average price for a rental in Johannesburg is £44 per night. This rental is £30 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Upper Houghton Guesthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Upper Houghton Guesthouse. Enjoy the water!
Is Upper Houghton Guesthouse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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