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Villa Simonne

4.0 star property
4-star golf guest house near Johannesburg Zoo

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Villa Simonne

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property entrance
Standard Suite | View from room
Restaurant
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Overview of Villa Simonne

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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16 West Street, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198
  • Popular LocationJohannesburg Zoo2 min drive
  • Popular LocationRosebank Mall4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMelrose Arch Shopping Centre4 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Johannesburg

City center retreat .Your stay at this Houghton Estate guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Johannesburg Zoo and South African Museum of Military History. Rosebank Mall and University of Witwatersrand are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Turn 'n Tender - 2 min drive
  • KFC - 3 min drive
  • Old Johanian - 2 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean - 11 min walk
  • Burger King Houghton - 4 min drive

About this property

Villa Simonne

4-star golf guest house near Johannesburg Zoo
Villa Simonne offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa 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 center 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 guesthouse.

  • 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 center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Johannesburg guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Greek, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • Spa services
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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.

Property 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 guestroom 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 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

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Villa Simonne Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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