Villa Simonne

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and bars/lounges

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Free daily full breakfast
Staircase
Property grounds
Deluxe with Spa Bath | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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16 West Street, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198
  • Place, Johannesburg Zoo
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rosebank Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Rooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite (Bali)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe with Spa Bath

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Rooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Presidential

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Johannesburg

Villa Simonne places you in the centre of Johannesburg, within a 30-minute stroll of Johannesburg Zoo and South African National Museum of Military History. Highlights at this guest house include 3 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own poolside bar. Enjoy the nightclub, sauna, karaoke and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of 2 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Houghton Estate guest house, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Rosebank Mall and 4 km (2.5 mi) from University of Witwatersrand.

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Zoo - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 9 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 10 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 14 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yeoville Dinner Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Villa Simonne

Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and bars/lounges
Villa Simonne offers its guests an outdoor pool 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 centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. A nightclub, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Villa Simonne. You'll have access to the outdoor 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 guest house.

  • 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 centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games 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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

This Johannesburg guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

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)
  • 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

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
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
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. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 September and close on 30 April.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 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

Simonne
Villa Simonne
Villa Simonne House
Villa Simonne House Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse
Villa Simonne Guesthouse
Villa Simonne Johannesburg
Villa Simonne Guesthouse Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Villa Simonne?

Yep, Villa Simonne has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Simonne?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Simonne on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$286.08, 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 there a spa on site at Villa Simonne?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Villa Simonne have a pool?

Villa Simonne has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from September 01 to April 30.

What luxury perks are available at Villa Simonne?

Villa Simonne features a nightclub, an outdoor pool and a sauna. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and private yards.

What makes Villa Simonne a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and couples dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Villa Simonne.

Does Villa Simonne serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Simonne?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Villa Simonne?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Simonne?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Villa Simonne?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Villa Simonne?

There is a golf course next to Villa Simonne.