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Villa Simonne

4.0 star property
Travelers discover tranquility in this luxury retreat with sauna and steam rooms for daytime relaxation, then experience the energy of the on-site nightclub

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Located near Johannesburg Zoo, Villa Simonne combines relaxation with recreation. Guests enjoy an 18-hole golf course, poolside bar, outdoor pool, rejuvenating spa services like facials and manicures/pedicures, plus complimentary full breakfast and a daily manager's reception.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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About this property

Villa Simonne

  • Upscale guest house near Johannesburg Zoo
  • Located close to South African National Museum of Military History and Rosebank Mall, 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 body treatment, a hot stone massage or a facial. In addition to a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and a computer station
    • Barbecues, multilingual staff and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
    • LED TVs with satellite channels
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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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.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Simonne?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Simonne on 27 May 2026 start from AU$243, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa Simonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Simonne?

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 to noon for a fee of ZAR 200.

What time is check-out at Villa Simonne?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout 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

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

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Badih

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

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
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

hane

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Tlhabana

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Boutique

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

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

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.