Weekend Getaways in Johannesburg
Sometimes the best escape is 20 minutes from home. Discover why The Houghton Hotel is Johannesburg’s favourite weekend getaway
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
A weekend away without leaving the city
Johannesburg doesn’t always feel like a place you’d escape to — but The Houghton Hotel proves otherwise. Set on the grounds of the historic Houghton Golf Club, ten minutes from Sandton and Rosebank, the hotel gives locals and out-of-towners a full-resort weekend without a flight, a border, or a long drive.
Guests trade the traffic and to-do lists for a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, championship golf, four dining destinations, and rooms designed for actual rest. The result is a weekend that feels twice as long as it is.
Friday evening
Check in from 2pm. Head straight to the spa for a decompressing 60-minute massage, or grab a seat at Astra Lounge & Champagne Bar for cocktails before a fine-dining evening at CYRA. Sunset views from the terrace are nonnegotiable.
Saturday
Start with breakfast at Nova Bistro, then choose your adventure — a round at the Houghton Golf Club, a session with a personal trainer at Fitbar, or a slow morning by the pool with poolside service from Pebbles Health & Pool Bar. In the afternoon, book a facial, a full-body treatment, or a couples' spa session. Dinner: whatever mood you're in — CYRA for occasion, Nova for relaxed.
Sunday
A late breakfast, one more swim, and a checkout that doesn't rush you (late checkouts subject to availability).
THE ITINERARY
What a weekend getaway at The Houghton looks like
Ideal for
- Couples celebrating — anniversaries, birthdays, a “we survived the year” weekend
- Staycations — Johannesburg locals who want a full break without leaving the city
- Girls’ weekends — spa packages and shared suites
- Golf weekends — hotel guests get privileged access to the course
- Pre- or post-event stays — for guests attending Sandton or Rosebank events
Included with every weekend stay
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and grounds
- Access to Fitbar, the indoor and outdoor pools, steam room and sauna
- Complimentary breakfast (on selected packages)
- 24-hour concierge and in-suite dining
- Access to the Houghton Golf Club (green fees apply)
Choose your accommodation
Every weekend at The Houghton starts with the right room. Choose from:
- King Suites & Junior Suites — Ideal for couples’ weekends
- Executive King Suites — Extra space for those who want to spread out
- Luxury Aparthotel Studios — Best for longer stays with in-suite kitchenette
- Luxury Penthouse — For celebration weekends and once-in-alifetime bookings
What makes The Houghton different from other Johannesburg getaways
Most hotels in Johannesburg are built for business travel. The Houghton Hotel is built for stay quality — designed as an urban resort rather than a stopover. That means bigger rooms, a full wellness campus, four dining options, and a golf course on-site rather than a partnership 20 minutes away.
We’re a proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, named South Africa’s Leading Hotel for five consecutive years by the World Travel Awards, and Best Luxury Lifestyle Hotel by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards in both 2023 and 2024.
Getting here
The Houghton Hotel sits at the heart of Old Houghton Estate, one of Johannesburg’s most historic residential suburbs. We are a short drive from Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose Arch, and the Johannesburg CBD, and roughly 30 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport with our luxury shuttle service.
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WHY GUESTS KEEP COMING BACK
An award-winning weekend
World Travel Awards — South Africa'sLeading Hotel, five years running (2021–2025)
Luxury Lifestyle Awards — Best LuxuryLifestyle Hotel (2023 & 2024)
World Luxury Hotel Awards — Best LuxuryLifestyle & City Hotel Southern Africa (2025)
Book your weekend getaway
Book directly for the best available rate, complimentary WiFi, and loyalty benefits. For weekend packages and special rates, contact our reservations team.
Reservations: +27 11 032 5500 reservations@thehoughtonhotel.com