Congratulations are in order for one of Johannesburg’s finest establishments — The Houghton Hotel Spa, Wellness & Golf. The luxurious hotel continues to set the standard for excellence in the hospitality sector worldwide.
This year, the hotel’s dedication to excellence was acknowledged with several awards across the hospitality, spa, wellness, and lifestyle categories. The hotel earned multiple accolades at this year’s prestigious 2025 World Luxury Hotel Awards, which were held in Singapore. This is not the first time the World Luxury Hotel Awards have recognised the hotel — it has won five previous awards.
It took to social media to share the good news:
“Excellence isn’t an act — it’s our everyday. We’re honoured to be recognised at the 2025 World Luxury Awards with multiple wins across hospitality, spa, wellness, and lifestyle,” the hotel wrote on Instagram.
Below are the awards the hotel won:
• Best Luxury Business Hotel – South Africa
• Best Luxury City Hotel – Southern Africa
• Best Luxury Lifestyle Hotel – Southern Africa
Houghton Spa also won:
• Best Luxury Modern Hotel Spa – Africa
• Best Luxury Urban Escape – Southern Africa
• Best Luxury Wellness Spa – Southern Africa
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Nestled in the heart of Johannesburg’s City Centre, The Houghton Hotel is loved for its exceptional service, sophistication, comfort, and world-class hospitality.
It offers a seamless blend of elegance and relaxation — a standard that continues to earn it international recognition.
Since opening its doors in 2019, the hotel has established its reputation in the hospitality industry, earning several awards from various global organisations, including the 2021-2025 South Africa's Leading Hotel award at the World Travel Awards.
The hotel offers multiple eateries, wellness and leisure services, as well as banquets and conferencing facilities. Read more about it here.
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