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Guest houses The Residence

17 4th Avenue Houghton, Johannesburg, 1477 (show map)

9.3

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268 verified reviews

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Guest houses Overview

Located in Houghton, The Residence is a boutique hotel that offers spacious suites with a spa bath, and a balcony overlooking the garden, the fire pit or the outdoor pool.
Each of the air-conditioned suites is elegantly decorated with antique French crystal chandeliers, dramatic velvet drapes and Persian rugs. All the suites have king size beds with pillows of soft goose down and fine Egyptian cottons.
Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast buffet, including freshly squeezed fruit juices and delicacies prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The Residence Spa offers traditional spa treatments, a sauna and a steam room. You can also sit next to the cosy log fire fireplace, or relax in the spacious veranda.
Sandton City is 6 km away and the hotel provides free private parking and a car rental service. An airport shuttle and a tour desk are also available.

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Luxury Room - enter dates to see room photos

This elegantly decorated Luxury Suite features a large flat-screen TV and a Nespresso machine. Each of the air-conditioned suites has a gas fireplace, a lounge, a hot tub and a balcony with views of the the manicured gardens or the outdoor pool. The en-suite bathrooms are appointed with piped music, bathrobes and slippers.

One bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

This elegantly decorated Luxury Suite features a large flat-screen TV and a Nespresso machine. Each of the air-conditioned suites has a gas fireplace, a lounge, a hot tub and a balcony with views of the the manicured gardens or the outdoor pool. The en-suite bathrooms are appointed with piped music, bathrobes and slippers.

Madiba Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Known as Madiba Suite, this spacious suite features a balcony and spa bath.

Penthouse - enter dates to see room photos

This air-conditioned suite offers views of the of Houghton Tree tops and comes with a balcony and tiled marble floors. It has an outside bathroom with shower and spa bath.

Pool Villa - enter dates to see room photos

This air-conditioned villa features a balcony, private pool and dining area.

Suite with Hot Tub - enter dates to see room photos

This suite's standout features are the pool with a view, hot tub and fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The spacious suite offers soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Luxury Suite with No Jacuzzi - enter dates to see room photos

This double room boasts a pool with a view and a fireplace. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Facilities of The Residence

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Golf course (within 3 km)

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast in the room, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Room service, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Fitness centre, Hot tub, Massage, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Spa and wellness centre

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Garden, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Evening entertainment

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry, Trouser press

Business facilities
Business centre, Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Shops
Barber/beauty shop

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Allergy-free room, Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Alarm clock, Balcony, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathrobe, Bathroom, Carpeted, Children's high chair, Coffee machine, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Dressing Room, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres), Fireplace, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Hot Tub, Hypoallergenic, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Linen, Minibar, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Pool view, Private entrance, Private Pool, Refrigerator, Safety Deposit Box, Satellite Channels, Sauna, Seating Area, Shower, Slippers, Sofa, Soundproofing, Spa Bath, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Terrace, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 22 Jul 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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9.3

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268 verified reviews

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Andrea

“Fair”

6.0

29 Jun 2025

Quiet leafy suburb in Johannesburg and close to all amenities. Very helpful and friendly staff that are willing to go out their way for you.

Hettie

“Beautiful place, friendly service & most COMFORTABLE bed...fireplace bonus !”

10.0

28 Jun 2025

friendly staff. beautiful stay, delicious breakfast. Most of all - the bed was so comfortable, best nights sleep we've had in a long time !

Ian

“Great stay, 10/10.”

10.0

21 Jun 2025

Lovely property. Located in very good and safe area. The property looks amazing, if you love photos this is your place. Nice warm pool villa, we visited during winter but the villa had very good heating, this really helped. Great food and Very friendly staff as well.

Joshua

“Good could be great if they fix above”

10.0

16 Jun 2025

Quality furniture only issue is the advert says you can use iPod/speakers in the room but you cannot

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Penthouse - enter dates to see room photos

Pool Villa - enter dates to see room photos

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Luxury Room - enter dates to see room photos

One bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Madiba Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Penthouse - enter dates to see room photos

Pool Villa - enter dates to see room photos

Suite with Hot Tub - enter dates to see room photos

Luxury Suite with No Jacuzzi - enter dates to see room photos

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