The Residence

Rated 9.1 in 305 reviews. 16 rooms.

★★★★★

The Residence is an extraordinary boutique hotel that is truly one of a kind, no effort has been spared in creating the most sublime surroundings to surpass your greatest expectations. Whether you are a business professional with a demanding executive schedule or a leisure traveller with time to spend at your own discretion, we are here to ensure that your stay with us will be memorable.

Take a stroll through the manicured gardens and enjoy a game of tennis or swim a few lengths in the outdoor pools. Guests can work out in our fitness room, and arrangements can be made to play a round of golf on the nearby Houghton Golf Course.

A warm, hospitable welcome awaits you at The Residence exudes a charming air of quiet dignity, with an abundance of bougainvillea blossoms cascading down the terraced gardens. This is a blissful oasis where guests are treated with personalised service and are invited to make themselves at home.

Located in Houghton, The Residence is a boutique hotel that offers spacious suites with a spa bath, and a balcony overlooking the garden, the tennis court or the outdoor pool.

Each of the air-conditioned suites is elegantly decorated with antique French crystal chandeliers, dramatic velvet drapes and Persian rugs. All the suites have king size beds with pillows of soft goose down and fine Egyptian cottons.

Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast buffet, including freshly squeezed fruit juices and delicacies prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

The Residence Spa offers traditional spa treatments, a sauna and a steam room. You can also sit next to the cosy log fire fireplace, or relax in the spacious veranda.

Sandton City is 6 km away and the hotel provides free private parking and a car rental service. An airport shuttle and a tour desk are also available.

Available Rooms

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  • Double Room

    527 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Balcony Patio Soundproofing Terrace Room service
  • Suite

    527 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Hot tub Balcony Patio Soundproofing Terrace Room service
  • Suite

    527 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Balcony Patio Soundproofing Terrace Room service
  • Suite

    818 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Hot tub Balcony Patio Soundproofing Terrace Room service
  • Suite

    656 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Hot tub Balcony Spa bath Patio Soundproofing Terrace Room service
  • Villa

    1140 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Balcony Patio Soundproofing Private pool Terrace Room service
  • Suite

    1184 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Hot tub Balcony Patio Soundproofing Terrace Room service

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    The Salmon was wonderful!!!

    26 m from hotel
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  2. Villa Simonne

    A truly unique place. HOWEVER, the food was shocking! So much so, that I had a stomach disorder for four days after dining here. Won't be back.

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  3. Athel-Oaklands

    312 m from hotel

  4. 10 2nd Ave Houghton Estate

    Beautiful boutique hotel. Lovely & helpful staff. Not expensive at all.

    338 m from hotel

  5. Woolworths

    I always buy my fruits and vegetables here. Awesome!

    493 m from hotel
    Killarney Mall

  6. Killarney Mall

    Really nice, quieter mall with everything you need (incl Edgars, Woolworths, Pick n Pay, banks, Clicks, luggage, toys). Cine Centre cinema is awesome and much cheaper than Ster Kinekor / Nu Metro.

    0.5 km from hotel
    60 Riviera Rd

  7. Seattle Coffee Company

    The coffee's good, but not as nice as Cramers in the Jhb CBD!

    0.5 km from hotel
    Killarney Mall

  8. Ocean Basket Killarney Mall

    Da feesh is incredible!

    0.6 km from hotel

  9. Mugg & Bean

    Thai squash pie - delicious!! :)

    0.6 km from hotel
    Killarney Mall

  10. Virgin Active Health Club

    A sweat towel... Use it.

    0.9 km from hotel
    Old Edwardian Sports Club

  11. Killarney

    Breathtaking views

    1.0 km from hotel

  12. The Schwarma Co.

    Try the homemade lemonade!

    1.9 km from hotel
    71 Grant Ave