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Foxwood House

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful estate hotel where mornings begin with a freshly cooked breakfast and days unfold between poolside relaxation and local exploration.

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Foxwood House offers a quiet retreat in Houghton Estate with made-to-order breakfasts in garden surroundings. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool and enjoy amenities like in-room WiFi, an area shuttle for exploring, and express check-out service.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Suite (John Oates') | Living area | TV

Suite (John Oates')

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage (Jessie's) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cottage (Jessie's)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Mary Oates') | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite (Mary Oates')

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Merrilyn Oate's) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite (Merrilyn Oate's)

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Stables 1) | Living room | TV

Suite (Stables 1)

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Stables 2) | Property entrance

Suite (Stables 2)

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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House (The Coach House) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

House (The Coach House)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Onze Rust Emmies') | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite (Onze Rust Emmies')

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Onze Rust Gladys') | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite (Onze Rust Gladys')

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Onze Rust: Colin's Suite) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite (Onze Rust: Colin's Suite)

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Houghton Estate, a neighborhood in Johannesburg, is home to Foxwood House. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Johannesburg Zoo and Johannesburg Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
Map
No. 13 Fifth Street, Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Zoo
    Johannesburg Zoo
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • South African National Museum of Military History
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Killarney Golf Club
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Foundation
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Zoo Lake Park
    9 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station
    9 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station
    16 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • KAUAI
    2 min drive
  • Andersons Nursery Coffee Shop
    3 min drive
  • Pizza 2 Go
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Wimpy
    8 min walk

About this property

Foxwood House

Hotel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and conference space at Foxwood House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Foxwood House include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; 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 9 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

24-hour pool access

Frequently asked questions

Does Foxwood House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Foxwood House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Foxwood House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Foxwood House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Foxwood House located?

Located in Houghton Estate, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Killarney Golf Club, Johannesburg Zoo, and South African National Museum of Military History. James and Ethel Grey Park and Rosebank Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Foxwood House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foxwood House is a historic building with the main house and several out buildings. I had originally booked Coach House. we arrived in the dark (cause it sets early here) and basically just unpacked, exhausted from long flight. TV was not working so the manager moved us to Onze Emmie suite. WOW loved it. had a lovely patio we enjoyed. large room, large bathroom.the surrounding area is very wild with flowers and vines and walking paths. I'm sure people could find fault with it but I loved the 2 swimming pools, ducks and swans. Hot breakfast is offered along with cold cereal. Killarney Mall is just a few blocks away and has sooo much. this is a very residential area so there aren't alot of area restaurants that I saw. I dropped the area around it to 4 stars because we walked out the mall at the wrong exit for us and sketchy guys sitting at the corner. no reflection on Foxwood at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Beautiful historic property

Beautiful historic property and lovely room. Really enjoyed the tub, and the outdoor shower was a surprise. Wonderful for anyone who enjoys old estates.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome spot, hidden gem of jhb
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful old mansion

Fabulous place with lovely staff really interesting historical place in leafy suburban area. A gorgeous oasis!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I felt very well taken care of by amasing people and a magnificent venue. I will definitely be back 😊🙏
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Wonderful place!

The staff was very kind and accommodating. They went above and beyond in their helpfulness. The setting is beautiful and the rooms are very nice. There's a shopping mall within about a 5 minute walk. Dinner and breakfast were both very tasty. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very nice ambience,very slow wifi...

A great old colonial home with an interesting history turned into a very nice lodging and restaurant. Excellent service, big rooms, two pools, nice gardens, nice ambience. The only real problem was the week wifi around the whole compound. If you just need wifi for WhatsApp etc, it's fine, but if you need to do some real work on your laptop, it's annoyingly slow. A very cute guard dog a big plus :)
The bigger pool.
The original house with restaurant and two hotel rooms.
One of the restaurant rooms.
The guard dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena

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

A great stay

It is a really nice place and the historical ambience gives it a little extra. The dinner we ate there during our stay was superb, and again, the setting was great. Breakfast was also really good and the staff were so kind and helpful throughout our stay. There is a shopping mall only 5 mins walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful old colonial house in the previously exclusive suburb of Houghton, though not quite in its former glory, it is still a fascinating journey into the old Johannesburg. Management and staff were very attentive and supportive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the rustic ambiance and the quiet feel. It was insulated from the city noise outside, like you were in your own world.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Algonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Foxwood

The location is great - central to most places. The setting is fabulous - swans and ducks in the garden. Lovely rooms. Areas to improve are lighting (difficult to move around at night in the garden and lighting in the rooms can be improved) and maintenance. It is a grand old property that can do with some paint and other maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jedes Zimmer ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail verschieden eingerichtet. Die Gartenanlage gleicht einem Park. Wer Tiere mag, kann am Anblick von Enten und Schwänen erfreuen. Eine sehr relaxte Atmosphäre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

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

Wonderful time!

Amazing location!!! would have loved to have stayed longer - so much history on the property, nature to explore and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr guter Service, waren sehr bemüht unsere verloren gegangen Koffer zu beschaffen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very central yet once on the property you feel like you are in a secret garden on an estate in the country. Dominic greeted us and then took care of us for the next several hours serving us and our guests drinks then dinner. The attention to detail during the outdoor garden dinner as well as the formal breakfast in the dining room of the grand Foxwood manor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lugar muito lindo e agradável, em um casarão antigo, com um Jardim incrível. Pessoal muito atencioso. Poderia estar um pouquinho mais b conservado, mas não tira a beleza do lugar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YL

A nature getaway near Rosebank

A wonderful facility with amazing staff. This is a nature getaway in the middle of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay at Foxwood House. It's within walking distance of restaurants and super markets. Management was very nice and it has a nice atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

Safe Haven in Joburg

We had a very warm welcome after a tough day. Everyone was very helpful and worked hard to make our stay special. The garden is a wonderful place to relax and the dinner we had was absolutely wonderful. The neighborhood is safe and service is an absolute priority. If interested in history, you can breathe it right there. We hope to be back at this gem soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice bathroom, comfy bed, nice staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Thank you

thank you - look forward to next time, where I hope we will have more time to enjoy the facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Günter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esper

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019