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Villa Simonne

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A multi-story hotel with a curved driveway, outdoor seating, and potted plants. - Villa Simonne (Johannesburg)
A modern pool area with lounge chairs, a stone fountain, and a well-maintained garden. - Villa Simonne (Johannesburg)
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a balcony, a dining area, and a bedroom. - Villa Simonne (Johannesburg)
A lobby with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a decorative lamp. - Villa Simonne (Johannesburg)
A well-lit outdoor area with a staircase, seating, and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. - Villa Simonne (Johannesburg)
Located close to South African National Museum of Military History and Johannesburg Zoo, 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 Thai massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative horse statue, a large framed painting, and a mirror.

Emperor Nero Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, a wooden bench, and a decorative wall.

Marrakesh Suite

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wardrobe, a nightstand with a lamp, and a decorative ceiling light.

Bali Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Great Gatsby Suites

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A dining area with a round table, chairs, a vase of flowers, and a view of the sea through a window.

Mykonos Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to a balcony.

New Orleans Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a pink ottoman, a desk with a television, and a chandelier.

Moulin Rouge Suite

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

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Florence Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted headboard, and a window.

Cuba Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chaise lounge, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

Balmoral Presidential Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a red sofa, a white bed, and a red accent wall.

Dali Studio Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, dresser, mirror, and a red accent wall.

Hollywood Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

Olympia Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair, a large window, and a decorative wall panel.

Maharaj Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

Matador Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a red and white patterned rug, a ceiling light fixture, and a view through the glass door.

Geisha Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Venice Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Houghton Estate, a neighborhood 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 travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rosebank Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Don't miss out on a visit to Johannesburg Zoo. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
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16 West Street, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

What's nearby

  • A zoo enclosure with a large glass viewing window, a person and a child observing a sloth, and a gorilla on a platform.
    Johannesburg Zoo
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • South African National Museum of Military History
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Killarney Golf Club
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Victory Theater
    5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Houghton Golf Club
    9 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station
    10 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station
    15 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yeoville Dinner Club
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • Debonairs Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Wimpy
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 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 mall
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • 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

Property payment types

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, 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

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September 01 to April 30
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Simonne have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Simonne 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 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– noon for a fee of ZAR 200.

What time is check-out at Villa Simonne?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out 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

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Badih

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

6/10 Okay

Musawenkosi

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
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10/10 Excellent

Runar

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

ra hotell

Hotellet var fint og med godt vakthold. God service fra betjening
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
المكان شبه معزول
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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6/10 Okay

MASAHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

設備や装飾品、ラウンジやプールサイド等々･･雰囲気は最高

部屋の設備や雰囲気は最高です。今回は受付に関係の無い人間が座っていた事と、朝食の準備が06:30からと言われていたのに、06:45に行って何も出来ていなく、こちらから指示してあげないと皿もコーヒーの準備も出来ないスタッフだったのでガッカリしました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

ana claudia

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

Recomendo muito

Estadia excelente! Bom atendimento. Comida dos deuses a preço justo. Quarto muito confortável! Super recomendo!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super mooi hotel In Griekse style. Frisse ruime kamers. “Mama mia gevoel” Super vriendelijk personeel Aanrader!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

BenoitB

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

Autentisk og gennemført - klar anbefaling

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tlhabana

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Boutique

Great value hotel. Conveniently located. Eccentric decor. Great ambience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

hotel de luxe tres bien situé

Nous avons bien été recu avec un bon service et une chambre superbe
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thiago

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.