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Villa Simonne

4.0 star property
Suburban Johannesburg guesthouse in Houghton Estate with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Suite | View from room
Terrace/patio
Staircase
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
16 West Street, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198
  • Johannesburg Zoo
    2 min drive
  • Spice of India - Villainy Mall
    3 min walk
  • Rosebank Station
    8 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    27 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | View from room

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite | View from room

Standard Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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The price is NZ$171
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Johannesburg

Villa Simonne places you in the centre of Johannesburg, within a 30-minute stroll of Johannesburg Zoo and South African Museum of Military History. Highlights at this guest house include 3 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include facials and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own poolside bar. Enjoy the nightclub, Hot tub, sauna and karaoke. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Houghton Estate guest house, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Rosebank Mall and 4 km (2.5 mi) from University of Witwatersrand.
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What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Zoo - 2 min drive
  • Rosebank Mall - 4 min drive
  • University of Witwatersrand - 4 min drive
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 4 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 13 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King Houghton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mumbai Masala - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Villa Simonne

Suburban Johannesburg guesthouse in Houghton Estate with free breakfast
Villa Simonne offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A nightclub, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Villa Simonne. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Johannesburg guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Villa Simonne offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

This Johannesburg guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Greek, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Shopping centre
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 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: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 350

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 350 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Simonne
Villa Simonne
Villa Simonne House
Villa Simonne House Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse
Villa Simonne Guesthouse
Villa Simonne Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Villa Simonne?

Villa Simonne offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Villa Simonne?

Yep, Villa Simonne has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Villa Simonne?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials.

Does Villa Simonne have a pool?

Villa Simonne has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Villa Simonne?

Villa Simonne features a nightclub, an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and private yards.

What makes Villa Simonne a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Villa Simonne.

Does Villa Simonne serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Simonne?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Villa Simonne?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Simonne?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Villa Simonne?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Villa Simonne?

There is a golf course next to Villa Simonne.

Villa Simonne Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sameer

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with large rooms. Nice people. Very safe!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely, unique property! I felt well taken care of, yet fully private and secluded. Wonderful people and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LYNETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a love stay at Villa Simonne. The staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Badih

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel! Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Musawenkosi

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Overrated establishment with lacklustre breakfast
I would not rate it as a 4 star establishment - it is just okay but there is nothing much to write home about it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 1 night stay.
Great breakfast and great Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mahomed Hoosen Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy couple
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great boutique hotel
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shaun, Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Getaway in the heart of Johannesburg
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hidden gem

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Villa Simonne
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Tlhabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique
Great value hotel. Conveniently located. Eccentric decor. Great ambience.

8/10 Good

Thiago, Luanda, Angola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique hotel with a difference
Discreet hotel if you're looking for somewhere different to stay other than a standard hotel. Great gardens and environment, on-premise bar is cute and cosy, enjoyed my stay as it was completely different to how I imagined it ...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
would return there
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The premises are lovely..good for walking around or entertaining small groups. It is also conveniently located, 5 minutes drive from a mall. I had a good stay.