Upper Houghton Guesthouse captures Houghton Estate's spirit with a delicious breakfast buffet and on-site restaurant. Guests can relax in the garden, cool off in the outdoor pool, or gather around the barbecue grills. The attentive multilingual staff earns high praise.
Located in Johannesburg, Upper Houghton Guesthouse is in the city center. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ellis Park Stadium or Wanderers Stadium. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
46 Saint David Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198
What's nearby
Victory Theater
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Houghton Golf Club
2 min drive - 1.9 km
Netcare Park Lane Hospital
3 min drive - 2.6 km
Hillbrow Telkom Tower
3 min drive - 2.6 km
Observatory Golf Club
3 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Ellis Park Station
10 min drive
Johannesburg Park Station
19 min drive
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Super Sconto
2 min drive
Real Sushi
3 min drive
Debonairs Pizza
3 min drive
KAUAI
4 min drive
Wimpy
5 min drive
About this property
Upper Houghton Guesthouse
Guesthouse near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Upper Houghton Guesthouse. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Barbecue grills, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
Multilingual staff and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Upper Houghton Guesthouse have perks such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Communal living room
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Portable fan
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 400 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 400 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Upper Houghton
Upper Houghton Guesthouse Guesthouse
Upper Houghton Guesthouse Johannesburg
Upper Houghton Guesthouse Guesthouse Johannesburg
Frequently asked questions
Does Upper Houghton Guesthouse have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
As of 2026/3/17, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upper Houghton Guesthouse on 2026/3/18 start from NT$1,717, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Upper Houghton Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Upper Houghton Guesthouse?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Upper Houghton Guesthouse located?
Located in Houghton Estate, this guesthouse is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Victory Theater and within 3 mi (5 km) of Houghton Golf Club and Hillbrow Telkom Tower. Constitutional Court of South Africa and Ellis Park Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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