Travelers discover tranquility in this luxury retreat with sauna and steam rooms for daytime relaxation, then experience the energy of the on-site nightclub
Located near Johannesburg Zoo, Villa Simonne combines relaxation with recreation. Guests enjoy an 18-hole golf course, poolside bar, outdoor pool, rejuvenating spa services like facials and manicures/pedicures, plus complimentary full breakfast and a daily manager's reception.
Located in Houghton Estate, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, Villa Simonne is in the suburbs and next to a golf course. South African National Museum of Military History and Apartheid Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rosebank Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Don't miss out on a visit to Johannesburg Zoo. Practise your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and skydiving in the area. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
16 West Street, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198
What's nearby
Johannesburg Zoo
1 min drive - 1.5 km
South African National Museum of Military History
1 min drive - 1.5 km
Killarney Golf Club
2 min drive - 2.2 km
Victory Theater
2 min drive - 1.9 km
Houghton Golf Club
2 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Rosebank Station
10 min drive
Johannesburg Park Station
15 min drive
Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Debonairs Pizza
3 min drive
KAUAI
2 min drive
Wimpy
8 min walk
Andersons Nursery Coffee Shop
3 min drive
Europa
8 min walk
About this property
Villa Simonne
Upscale guest house near Johannesburg Zoo
Located close to South African National Museum of Military History and Rosebank Mall, Villa Simonne provides free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a nightclub. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a Swedish massage, a body treatment or a body scrub. In addition to a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and a computer station
Coffee/tea in reception, wedding services and karaoke
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
LED TVs with satellite channels
Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
3 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Free daily manager's reception
Private picnics
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Arcade/game room
Karaoke
Library
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Piano
Sauna
Shopping centre
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 building
3 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Dryer
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 200
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 10:30 AM and noon
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 200
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400.00 per vehicle (one-way)
Early check-in fee: ZAR 200 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 10:30 AM and noon
Late check-out fee: ZAR 200 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 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 credit card, debit card or 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 September to 30 April
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Villa Simonne House Johannesburg
Villa Simonne House
Villa Simonne Johannesburg
Villa Simonne
Villa Simonne Guesthouse Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse
Villa Simonne Guesthouse
Villa Simonne Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse Johannesburg
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Simonne have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Simonne?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Simonne on 8 Mar 2026 start from HK$986, 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 Villa Simonne pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Simonne?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Villa Simonne?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 200 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:30 AM to
noon for a fee of ZAR 200.
What time is check-out at Villa Simonne?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 200 (subject to availability).
Does Villa Simonne provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 400.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is Villa Simonne located?
Located in Houghton Estate, this golf guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Johannesburg Zoo and South African National Museum of Military History. Rosebank Mall and University of Witwatersrand are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Villa Simonne Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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It is a very eclectic hotel with unique lounging areas on the different floors. Staff were great and breakfast was good. There was an issue with no curtains or shades on the door to one of the balconies in our room but being on the 3rd floor mitigate any exposure. We will definitely stay again if we are ever in Johannesburg again
I had a love stay at Villa Simonne. The staff are very friendly.
LYNETTE
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
2/10 Terrible
Sameer
28 Jul 2024
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Worst comfort ever
Harldy hot water
Pillow was by far the worst ever
Workers make noise in the morning for hours
Ac does not work
Heater in room does not work
Gas heater empty upon arrival
It is not fot for family over night stays, it is ok for a bunch of guys to stay over. The living room has no air conditioning, and the ac in the bedroom is ancient. There was a kitchen in the apartment we lived in, but the kitchen had no playes/ cutlery.
Super mooi hotel
In Griekse style. Frisse ruime kamers.
“Mama mia gevoel”
Super vriendelijk personeel
Aanrader!
Andrea
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
BenoitB, Réunion
4 Nov 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Accueil très simple et sympa , ambiance générale un peu kitch , personnel très serviable ( 1 h de tel pour nous trouver un golf un dimanche matin !!. Wifi ok , à peut être besoin d ‘un coût de rénovation
Das Hotel war sehr gut, alle Mitarbeiter sehr, sehr nett, hilfsbereit. Das Restaurant ging so. Man braucht unbedingt ein Auto, ansonsten kommt man nicht weg.
My stay at Villa simone was awesome , from check in till check out , friendly staff , rooms we exactly like how they looked in the pictures , my main worry was food because we strictly halaal but they cater for that to , it's outsourced by a restaurant called europa so they have menus at reception which you can order from and they deliver soo I never had a problem .
Et autentisk og gennemført sted. Hvert hjørne og krog var en oplevelse eller en oase. Både ejeren og øvrig personale er ualmindelig imødekommende. Vi ville ønske vi kunne være blevet længere og vil klart vende tilbage.
The boutique hotel is very nice. The rooms are theme based and very retro. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is excellent. We did not have hot water one night which was a slight inconvenience. The hotel brought a bottle of wine to the room which was very nice. I would stay here again if I ever returned to Joburg—which I will not as I didn’t care for the city as a whole.
Villa Simonne is a small hotel - only 16 rooms - but has anything I could ever want. Staff were fantastic - very friendly, helpful, accommodating. The room was a good size, and wonderfully decorated. The food in the restaurant was great. The architecture and sitting areas around the huge property give it a very romantic feel - and the four gigantic tortoises roaming around make the whole experience wonderful.
I was there for business, but it would also be a great spot for a getaway!
There were only two improvements that I would make. The first is irons/boards in the rooms. They were available by calling the desk, but I'm kind of spoiled by hotels that make it convenient. The second would be to have a box of tissues in the room. (I had a cold, and had to resort to using toilette paper). All in all though, those exceedingly minor things in an otherwise wonderful and memorable experience!
we got the Hollywood apartment and it was good, separate lounge and sleeping area, kitchen with microwave, comfy bed. The only downfall was that there was a hand held shower in the bathtub. the gardens are amazing an there's a pool and sauna etc. the food needs a little work and is pretty bland ut overall the staff are friendly. The location is amazing and pretty central to everything.
For a hotel that is so close to Kilaney Mall and Rosebank area, the hotel is very good priced.
Its main characteristics being that the hotel has its own charm, almost like its got a life of its own. The themed rooms add that extra edge to the already charming place.
The service is 100% at your service, helping at every step of your stay.
At night the place comes alive with interesting lights mingling together with greek themed statues and green background to bring alive this awesome place. To add the cherry on top, the bar is an adventure of the past filled with memories of days gone past and to the gamers, blackjack is available to keep the guest busy.
Thanks for the great service, and hope all the best in future for the crew of this amazing hotel.