Houghton Estate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Houghton Estate
Stay near popular Houghton Estate attractions
Activities

4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Houghton Estate Hotel Deals

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
"This is the finest hotel I have ever stayed at. The Presidential Suite was extremely reasonable in price compared to a comparable hotel in the US. The staff is absolutely fantastic. The Nova Bistro restaurant in the hotel serves fantastic food and huge portions at a reasonable price. The cocktail ..."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"Our flight into Johannesburg was delayed by 24 hours, and the desk staff was especially helpful in rearranging our reservations. This was so helpful at a time when we were tired and frustrated."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"The property is a 3 minute drive from the airport but it's not walkable, so you must take one of their shuttles which drives every 15 minutes. The hotel itself is nice but the heater in my room wasn't working."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
"Clean. Convenient. Friendly Staff. Perfect Business Hotel."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"The staff was great. Thank you to Jacob for helping us get a late check out. Thank you to Chad who helped us with our bags. And to the shuttle drivers who took us to and from the airport. The hotel is walking distance from a great mall."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Houghton Estate

Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Johannesburg Botanical Garden or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.














