The Residence Boutique Hotel
About this hotel
Located in Johannesburg, this charming hotel for $384 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Luxury Johannesburg hotel in Houghton Estate with 3 outdoor swimming pools 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. The Residence Boutique Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms feature MP3 docking stations and free minibar items. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Johannesburg
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(270 Reviews)
8.0
Nice property however the swimming pool in our villa was not available, nor was the larger pool outside our villa. So two out of three pools were out of order. Not great. But otherwise the villa was clean, functional etc and the staff weee great
5.0
Fantastic hotel, great food and outstanding service !!!!
3.0
terrific staff and intimacy of hotel make this a terrific boutique hotel.
3.0
What a fantastic find this hotel was, just 30 minutes from Johannesburg airport. This hotel is well worth the 5 start rating and the service was excellent from our pick up from the airport to our return. Exceptionally good value. We would definitely recommend to other travellers.
1.0
Unfortunately I was left very disappointed.
- The room phone was faulty and I needed to walk to reception to get it attended to.
- The AC power plug by the desk was not working so I needed to run my cable across the floor.
- The irrigation system outside was not connected properly and spraying the patio and making a noise. The first request to repair went ignored and took a second request for someone to come repair, some 2 hrs later.
- Microwave was faulty and was told that I would not be able to use it! No offer to replace or fix.
- Ordered room service at 6.45pm. At 8pm nothing had arrived and I called reception. 2 min later a plate of ice cold food arrived. Sending it back, 25min later, I was then called informing me that they had run out of stock of that item. Chose a new meal which then arrived at 8.30pm, almost 2hrs after my initial order.
- Upon checkout, I was billed for that same meal twice!
- On advising the check out assistant of my disappointing stay, no apology of any sort, nor even acknowledgement of the issues was offered. It was clear that no training had been provided on how to deal with these situations.
3.0
This is a great boutique hotel. Rooms are roomy and extremely comfortable, spa and sauna in room, grounds are spectacular, excellent Resturant with indoor or outdoor seating, and a wonderful well trained staff. Micheal on piano really is exceptional and sets a wonderful mood for dinning and lounge area.
2.0
The property is in a nice area and seems to have been nice years back.My experience (sept 14-17 2022) a bit of a nightmare.I booked one of the best rooms with a private jacuzzi.Room was stuffy and dusty.Furniture and decor is out dated and the So called private Jacuzzi didnt even work at all.The front desk staff has no Clue whats going on in the hotel and taking your grievances to them is a complete waste of time.This is just an average hotel which seems to have been great way back ,but now is just an average dumo not worthy to be called a luxury hotel.Was promised a refund for a night,but once i got back to my overseas destination,no one seemed to care and contacting them in anyway is a complete waste of time ,as no one ever calls,emails or contacts you back.Disgraceful how it can even call itself a 5 star hotel.Buyer Beware!!Dont believe all you see on their website..I gues those are the pictures from its early years.The place is stuffy and Musty .Most appliances in the rooms are rusty and as for the So called Jacuzzis..They dont work AND havent worked in a Long time(As i was told by the 5th WAITER who was sent to my room to "act"like he was fixing it.What a farce of a place..Nothing but a Bad experience here both from the hotel and the staff and management.
5.0
Unique beautiful dream of a place! Will be back
5.0
Quite boutique hotel that feels like home. Great staff that’s attentive to your every need.
Diners enjoy the warmth of a roaring fire while listening to the serenades of an exceptional pianist.
A truly SPECIAL evening.
2.0
I really enjoyed staying in the hotel for two days
The staff were very friendly and went that extra mile
The rungu massage at the Spa knocked my socks off
It was like being in another world amazing experience
2.0
I really enjoyed staying in the hotel for two daysThe staff were very friendly and went that extra mileThe rungu massage at the Spa knocked my socks offIt was like being in another world amazing experience
2.5
Always Amazing
3.0
My wife and I stayed at the hotel for two nights and everything was just perfect. Most outstanding was the friendly and interactive way the staff engaged with us.
The spa treatments were excellent and done in a highly professional manner.
The hotel is close to many places in Johannesburg but in a quite environment creating the feeling of "at home" .
We will definitive recommend the hotel to others and book again.
2.5
My wife and I stayed at the hotel for two nights and everything was just perfect. Most outstanding was the friendly and interactive way the staff engaged with us.The spa treatments were excellent and done in a highly professional manner.The hotel is close to many places in Johannesburg but in a quite environment creating the feeling of "at home" .We will definitive recommend the hotel to others and book again.
3.0
We have stayed before and we will be back again.
Always good food and exceptional service!
We also hosted a dinner for 10 with our friends and again everything was outstanding!!
2.5
We have stayed before and we will be back again.Always good food and exceptional service!We also hosted a dinner for 10 with our friends and again everything was outstanding!!
2.5
Hospitality and service was great. Friendly staff and the food was excellent. Top chef. All in all very pleasant.
5.0
The boutique experience was amazing! Eclectic decor and great food.
5.0
One of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed in travel taking me to over 80 countries.
5.0
Great hotel. Only complaints were that the suite’s hot tub bubbles were not working / broken and they seemed to be leaving it broken vs plan to fix it when I asked about it. Also for some reason the staff would take away the complimentary large bottled water in the room during turndowns before I was done with it and then not replace it until the following afternoon.
5.0
Wonderful place. Amazing staff and grounds. Looking forward to visiting again soon.
5.0
Loved the outdoor shower and hotel restaurant was superb! Amazing breakfast included in stay.
5.0
This is an amazing boutique hotel. It is one of a kind! We felt like we were staying in someone's home. The staff is friendly but very respectful of your space, they get to know you and anticipate your every want. The hotel is warm and inviting and has many different rooms where you can relax, have coffee or a drink, sit by the fireplace, sit in a sunroom, sit by the pool, etc. The rooms are clean and quiet, the bed is comfortable with beautiful linens, the bathroom was a bit small in our room but had all the necessities. The breakfast they offered had something for everyone and the food selections for other meals was varied. An extraordinarily and comfortable experience. You would not be disappointed if you choose this hotel.
5.0
This is an amazing boutique hotel. It is one of a kind! We felt like we were staying in someones home. The staff is friendly but very respectful of your space, they get to know you and anticipate your every want. The hotel is warm and inviting and has many different rooms where you can relax, have coffee or a drink, sit by the fireplace, sit in a sunroom, sit by the pool, etc. The rooms are clean and quiet, the bed is comfortable with beautiful linens, the bathroom was a bit small in our room but had all the necessities. The breakfast they offered had something for everyone and the food selections for other meals was varied. An extraordinarily and comfortable experience. You would not be disappointed if you choose this hotel.
2.5
Fabulous hotel! All the staff were friendly and so attentive. We stayed for two days without leaving the hotel and it was treat after treat. We booked a suite and enjoyed our balcony with jacuzzi. Bathroom was large and very beautifully presented. Spa treatments (body scrub and hot stone massage) were wonderful. Breakfast buffet was of finest quality and you could choose from a hot menu too. We also enjoyed our casual lunch and dinner and I thought the prices were very reasonable for the quality. Loved having a fridge with complimentary drinks and fresh milk for tea. Lots of beautifully furnished lounges to sit in and an amazing fishpond. Didn’t use the small gym but it had a good range of equipment. Everything has been thought of. Can’t wait to go back!
5.0
Stayed in the Presidential Suite, what could possibly be not to like? This hotel is a hidden gem in a very nice area of Johannesburg. Staff is fantastic, restaurant is excellent. Really did not want to leave the property... Will come back next time in South Africa.
5.0
Loved the old house feel complete with sitting rooms that opened into the back garden
5.0
No wonder it is the number 1 boutique hotel in Joburg. Impeccable property, incredible service and a five star restaurant to boot. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else while in Johannesburg. Special thank you to assistant manager Moses and the incredible chef. But all of the staff is amazing.
5.0
We have travelled the world and stayed in many fine hotels but this is the first hotel that we were awed by. Everything was wonderful. We wish that it was in Europe or somewhere closer to North America so that we could come back again but Johannesburg is too far for us to return to. it is an incredible place to stay and the neighbourhood is very affluent and safe. If there was an option of giving it a ranking above 5 we would.
5.0
Absolutely beautiful and very unique. The spa and dining area are beautiful and very relaxing.
5.0
Stayed in the Penthouse, which is outstanding. This is old school class.
Staff are all so friendly.
2.0
Friendly and very helpful staff. Thank you!
2.5
This hotel is absolutely amazing, it is a beutiful place with fantastic staff and nice food. I think that this is one of the best hotels that I've ever stayed at. They really goes out of their way to give you the best service
2.5
Most amazing hotel. Absolutely perfect and worth every penny. Amazing rooms, champagne breakfast, pool, service. Could not fault it.
2.5
Great customer service. Very nice place to stay.
5.0
I truly have to give 6 starts to the folks at The Residence, This was an AMAZING stay. The staff was absolutely outstanding from the moment we arrived to the moment we left, catering to our every need as if we had known each other for years. Special thanks to Mr. Warren and Ms. Charity for all they did for us. Words cannot explain how grateful my sisters and I are for all your care and attention. One of my sisters was going through a very difficult time, hence the reason for our brief getaway and you all made my efforts worth every second of the trip!
This Residence is truly "boutique" in every sense of the word. This will definitely be my new 'home" when ever I visit Johannesburg.. and believe me, I shall be back! :-)!
Best regards,
Dr. Gwen (and her 2 sisters :-))
5.0
We work in the travel and hospitality industry, and this was by fare one of the best experiences we have EVER had.
The Residence is exactly that. A place to call home. A place you never want to leave.
The staff went above and beyond for us and were the most friendly, skilled and service minded we have ever experiences. This was truly a wonderful stay and I can only recommend this hotel to everyone visiting Joburg.
5.0
My only regret is that I didn't get the residence boutique to pick me up from the airport - to ensure the smooth stream of excellent service we received from the moment we arrived at the hotel. I would advise anybody to use their transport services, its affordable and gives one a sense of security and elegance that you don't get from an Uber Black.
After being poured a glass of bubbly and asked some short questions, check in was done! No need for lengthy forms or waits (even though we arrived early for check in). The hotel and room decorations are wonderfully classic old school, without getting too heavy handed. There's a wonderful use of space so that you feel more like you are in a forest maison than in residencial Johannesburg.
We had lunch at the restaurant, and everything was impecable. The tempura prawn was particularly delicious.
But mostly I would have to commend the ever attentive, ever present staff.
It was a wonderful stay, and I have already heartily recommended the lodge to my friends.
5.0
Great experience here - the staff is really phenomenal and the food was excellent.
2.0
This is a hotel that bills itself as a luxury boutique hotel, and it is as far as the location goes, the service however is by far not matching it, and the bad attitude is only making it worse.
I reserved for a luxury suite, and at check-in was presented with a sort of window gallery open to the swimming pool with absolutely no privacy, and no safety as essentially public walkways of the hotels had direct access to all my windows and glass doors.
As I politely indicated that I could not take this kind of accommodation, the staff found me another suite, and although I was willing to pay for it, a young staff member (trainee?) indicated that the upgrade was complimentary and that he was happy that they could find something acceptable, to which I indicated that I was much obliged and thankful. Nothing wrong with that, except that at check-out, the price of the upgrade was included. When I asked what that was, I was sternly told that the upgrade was at that cost, and when I told about the staff person telling me that it was complimentary, after a long time debating in some back room, I was told that it was not right, and served a convoluted story about the upgrade being for my original luxury suite to the one I was presented at check-in (remember the one that had the privacy of a train station). And when I caught the staff in question, who was trying to hide as I was leaving, had even the nerve to tell the same story looking me in the eye telling me that he wasn't going to argue
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Johannesburg?
The average price for a rental in Johannesburg is $70 per night. This rental is $314 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Residence Boutique Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Residence Boutique Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is The Residence Boutique Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Residence Boutique Hotel?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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