Chartwell Gardens
Chartwell Gardens, Killarney, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa- Park
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Luxurious Suites with Spa Bath and Balcony
The Residence in Houghton offers elegant suites adorned with antique French crystal chandeliers and plush Persian rugs. Relax in a spa bath and enjoy the view from your balcony overlooking the garden, tennis court, or outdoor pool.
Gourmet Breakfast and Spa Retreat
Indulge in a rich breakfast buffet featuring fresh juices and seasonal delicacies. Unwind at The Residence Spa with traditional treatments, sauna, and steam room. Cozy up by the fireplace or enjoy the veranda for ultimate relaxation.
Convenient Amenities and Services
Located just 6 km from Sandton City, enjoy free parking, car rental, airport shuttle, and tour desk services. Experience luxury and convenience at The Residence - book your stay now.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
49 sqm
With View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
61 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
110 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
76 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
106 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
49 sqm
With View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Staff was amazing - nothing was too much trouble. So many lovely areas to sit and relax. Hotel was in great condition. Left with a feeling of total well being .
Wifi could be improved
We were met by friendly faces. Everyone extended themselves to ensure our stay was as comfortable as one would expect. It was homely and luxurious. Absolutely loved everything.
By accomodating staff. Always looking to assist. Lovely facility and layout. Very homely.
Todo. La limpieza, la amabilidad y la calidad
Me gustó todo
Boutique hotel elegante e raffinato
Superbly presented boutique hotel with wonderful professional and friendly staff with a lovely restaurant serving the very best of meals and wines. Highly recommended.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this excellent hotel. Have already visited again and would highly recommend.
This is one of the most thoughtful and caring hotels I have ever stayed in. They even put a hot water bottle into our beds at night to make the stay even more comfortable and all members of staff were beyond helpful
nothing
The breakfast was so delicious
Everything was excellent. The room was big with a fireplace and they put hot water bottles in the blankets and we slept so well in a quiet place.
need some kind of heater on the patio,
Stunning setting. We have been here multiple times and loved the Penthouse suite. The staff are all incredible!
Az ötede Agatha Cristy oturuyormuş, ya da müzede bir odada misafir kalıyormuşsunuz gibi, zamansız bir ingiliz tarz, tabloların arasında inişli çıkışlı basamaklarla geçişten geçişe ilerlerken devamlı piyano dinletisi. Çok farklı çok zarif bir deneyimdi.Kahvaltıda oyster 🦪 gördüğüm tel yer diyebilirim.
Çok özel bir yer beğenmediğim bir tarafı yok, sadece bina haliyle yaşını gösteriyor bazı yerlerde
All amazing
Nothing
Everything
Nothing
We booked the Penthouse. It was super private and the jacuzzi was a special touch.
Peace and quiet
The food could use some updating - soups were fabulous, chicken too overcooked, salmon delivered perfectly!!
Penthouse was amazing, the photos does not do it justice, pity the weather was not great on the 2nd day since most of what makes this room special is outside. Service (especially Brian) and spa were 5 star and the food is some of the best ever.
We love the beautiful decor and fire place to sit and have afternoon sundowners. Rooms are beautiful and spacious.
Nothing
Um hotel butique confortável com atendimento personalizado e afetuoso.Que tal jantar ao som de piano ao vivo e lareiras acesas nos ambientes com uma comida saborosa e excelente adega? Recomendo como base em Joanesburgo Foram muito atenciosos comigo e minha família
Estava frio e fiquei com impressão de ser um Boiler a aquecer a água,pois água do banho foi esfriando a medida que o tempo passava
Wir kamen spät an. wurden aber super freundlich empfangen (ein wundervolles Upgrade auf eine Suite) und eine complementary Fußmassage den nächsten Tag. Das Hotel ist im Kolonialstil mit liebevollen Details, einfach das Hotel genießen, tolle Gartenanlage mit 2 Pools (einer beheizt). Das Frühstück ist außergewöhnlich (Sonntags Austern), das Beste, was wir in Südafrika erlebt haben. Alle Mitarbeiter sind von einer ausgesprochenen Herzlichkeit. Das Abendessen ist ebenfalls zu empfehlen, der Drink an der Bar (Kamin) mit Pianospieler ein Muß. Wir haben einen Fahrer gebucht, um die Sehenswürdigkeiten von JoBo zu sehen, alles lief perfekt. Wenn JoBo, dann nur im Residence, es war traumhaft
nichts
We had a great time. The dinner was excellent. Rooms were clean and very spacious. Breakfast was just what we needed. So all in all a fantastic experience
Can't think of anything
Concierge team was welcoming and helpful. The hotel is located in the lush green, quiet and serene Houghton Estates Neighbourhood. The rooms are spacious. Only addition necessary at least for my room would be a bedroom workstation. The one by the outside section in my room was fine but meant i had to ensure i carried a power pack and also not quiet ideal as it also then rained in the evening and morning and exposes one to weather elements. Adequately stocked mini bar and whiskey decanter available with ice in the room. Beautiful views outside and gymnasium and spas to take care of fitness and relaxation needs. Great food choice overall. Enjoyed chicken makhaya while my colleagues had salmon and Ostrich nicely done accompanied by white wine from a wide selection. The only downside on bar side was absence of my preferred beer but barman still availed a decent alternative. Rosebank Mall under 3km by Uber or Hotel shuttle if in need. Houghton Golf Course close by All in all i got value for my money and would still want to go there when in JHB. Rooms were clean and comfortable
Wonderful staff, gorgeous property. Best meal of our 5 week trip in South Africa and Namibia - try the ostrich steak here!
Interior garden
Old historical house tuned into hotel
The penthouse
Not much not to like
The breakfast was super good. The best I’ve ever had. So many options to choose from. The Spa’s ambience is top notch and the ladies were very friendly. One thing that stole my heart was the Dinner. Enjoyed the finest dishes whilst watching Live music performance.😍
Nothing!!
Breakfast was good, wide variety of items
Access at the gate on arrival was slow and we were unable to contact reception via telephone (not sure if we happened to arrive at a busy time). As this is the first impression it should be assessed.
The hotel is an old favourite that we’ve been going to for about 5 years. The food, the staff, location and ambience are great.
Having been coming here for as long as we have, we were mortified at the room we stayed at this time. While the bedroom was lovely and comfortable, the shower - you can’t even turn it’s so ridiculously small. Unacceptably small for such an establishment. This room ( room 2)was really not the best as it’s located just above the kitchen and the spa so it’s very noisy. We could hear music in the early hours of the morning. And voices throughout the early evening. Not good if you’re here for a getaway.
The location is conveniently located however you feel as if you are not in the city. It has a resort feel with very attentive staff
Personally I think hotels should offer terrestrial/local channels or cable. Expecting customers to only use own login details for a hotel of this standard was disappointing.
Location
Airconditioning in room was not working Television defective
Espectacular Hotel Boutique en Johannesburg. Elegante, las habitaciones son grandes y muy bien decoradas y la cama es fantástica. Te ofrecen también licores y agua de cortesía. En resumen, un Hotel de lujo, con un personal altamente cualificado. Altamente recomendable!.
Todo es espectacular
Second stay within a month! This is a GEM
Brilliant service brilliant staff brilliant rooms and pool
Absolument tout
best massage treatment I have ever had in my life - the rooms are incredible and the place is just magical - we will stay there every time we are in Jo-berg
Unser Aufenthalt war leider zu kurz. Das Hotel ist einfach super, kommt allerdings langsam in die Jahre.
Zumindest unser (großes und sehr schönes) Bad ist etwas sanierungsbedürftig. Ansonsten alles top, wir werden dort wieder übernachten.
Truly amazing… felt as if I was in Bali somewhere remote and quite. The heated pool was the highlight including breakfast
Stunning quality
The staff was super friendly. The place was lovely and had that modern touch with abit of old school. The breakfast was excellent. The room was out of this world maybe one of the best stay Ive ever experienced.
Интерьер
Красиво, вопросов нет. НО ПЕРСОНАЛ НАГЛО ВОРУЕТ ДЕНЬГИ ИЗ НОМЕРОВ !!!! У НАШЕЙ ГРУППЫ УКРАЛИ БОЛЬШЕ 1500$ , мы оповестили об этом менеджмент, но никто ничего не сделал. БУДЬТЕ ВНИМАТЕЛЬНЫ И ОСТРОЖНЫ, настоятельно не рекомендую отель, в котором такое поощряется и просто нагло совершается. У нас было 5 номеров и из каждой комнаты украли деньги, из общей пачки по чуть - чуть , не полную сумму, чтобы мы не заметили. Ужасно противно , испортили все впечатление от отеля.
Beautiful premises
In a residential area
Wunderschönes Hotel mit großem tropischen Garten und zwei schönen Pools. Eine richtige Oase Mitten in der Stadt. Tolles Frühstück und gutes Restaurant.
For a Joburg place this hotel offers privacy and safety. The room was very spacious, service was top notch and we enjoy the breakfast everyday. The Spa was also good. The decor is interesting and it manages to hold its authenticity. Dinner was worth it. A great stay.
fantastisch zeer uitgebreid
gym wat pover qua materialen
Интерьер
Красиво, вопросов нет. НО ПЕРСОНАЛ НАГЛО ВОРУЕТ ДЕНЬГИ ИЗ НОМЕРОВ !!!! У НАШЕЙ ГРУППЫ УКРАЛИ БОЛЬШЕ 1500$ , мы оповестили об этом менеджмент, но никто ничего не сделал. БУДЬТЕ ВНИМАТЕЛЬНЫ И ОСТРОЖНЫ, настоятельно не рекомендую отель, в котором такое поощряется и просто нагло совершается. У нас было 5 номеров и из каждой комнаты украли деньги, из общей пачки по чуть - чуть , не полную сумму, чтобы мы не заметили. Ужасно противно , испортили все впечатление от отеля.
Lovely hotel - I felt really looked after especially with their driving service.
Arrived at the hotel early morning after a long trip from Austin, TX and were pleasantly surprised that the hotel had a room ready for us and we were offered a wonderful breakfast with both made to order and buffet options, mimosas and coffee. Wonderful way to start our trip. The room was huge, well appointed, and very comfortable with a beautiful deck overlooking the garden. The hotel was quiet, beautiful, and very clean. Drinks in the piano bar were great and the dinner was amazing. I had a carpaccio trio of warthog, ostrich, and springbok that was stellar with the warthog exceeding expectations. The service was outstanding, location perfect for the start of our trip, and all of the staff were very kind, helpful, and a pleasure.
A lovely hotel, and welcoming and helpful staff. Our room was spacious and nicely-designed with our own indoor and outdoor shower, and a soothing spa-like feel. Dinners and breakfasts at the restaurant were excellent and a personal tour around town was everything we’d hoped for. It’s a wonderful oasis in the city.
Overnight stay between the Blue Train and an up country safari. Comfortable rooms with a pleasant garden view. Steak for dinner was a joy and the breakfast before heading to the airport was delicious. Very good staff.
Our second time here and the Residence never disappoint us. we love the elegant style of the hotel and the rooms are big and well appointed. The staff is Kind and professional. The food is amazing we appreciate our dinner with the pianist , so special !
Everything was absolutely perfect - the staff were really helpful, food was great, the room was one of the best we stayed in during our trip to South Africa and the hotel has a great vibe.
Frühstück war grosszügig und sehr gut. Oasis mitten in Johannesburg.
Die Erklärung von alle Hotel Services war nicht so gut erklärt am Anfang...
Hotellet ligger i det mest mondæne og sikre del af Joburg. Vi boede på en suite med sauna og vores børn blev upgraded fra dobbelt værelse til suiten lige ved siden af. Der er to udendørs pools, omend de var ret kolde i forhold til at der var vintertid. Servicen og personalet var helt op i toppen. Haveanlægget var virkelig smagsfuldt, lush og fredfyldt. Der er vandinstallationen over det hele. Hotellets stretched Rolls Royce kørte os til den nærmeste shopping mall. Virkelig godt hotel, absolut i toppen og perfekt til afslapning.
Eneste to ting man kunne måske forbedre er at gøre værelserne en anelse lysere og den ene opvarmede plunge pool, der tilhører suiten kunne havet været lidt mere rent. Men det er absolut i småtingsafdelingen og jeg vil gerne give hotellet mine bedste anbefalinger.
Amazing boutique hotel. Unique. Thoughtfully designed and super special. We loved every minute of being here and the staff welcomed us so kindly.
Beautiful place to relax. The stuff are very polite and on point. The rooms are excellent. The room we stayed in had a jacozzi and the bed was nice and big. Very clean place.
Breakfast was great. Our pool villa was amazing. Standalone and very private with fireplace, ideal for winter. Staff is very friendly. When we arrived we were met at our vehicle and escorted straight to our room. No wait time at check in.
Lovely property and very friendly/helpful staff. I would definitely recommend this hotel, we just wish we had had a few extra nights there.
The rooms were very comfortable and the staff was warm & friendly. Since it is made up of several connected residences, the hallways/walkways could be quite cold in the winter, but the hot water in the bed helped (and the temperature in the rooms was fine).
Quiet leafy suburb in Johannesburg and close to all amenities. Very helpful and friendly staff that are willing to go out their way for you.
We specifically booked a suite with a hot tub and confirmed its operation ahead of arriving. On arrival we discovered we had been moved to a completely different suit since the hot tub was out of order (the new room had a tub at least but wasn’t as nice). In the end we opted to go with the room with no tub. Matters were made worse by no hot water in our room. These are easy fixes, we would still go back.
friendly staff. beautiful stay, delicious breakfast. Most of all - the bed was so comfortable, best nights sleep we've had in a long time !
something small. we have a guesthouse, know the problem with make up on linen. our fitted sheet had some mascara marks on. The towels should either be kept same "time used" and not mixed. white often shows different stages when linen was rotated to replace.
Lovely property. Located in very good and safe area. The property looks amazing, if you love photos this is your place. Nice warm pool villa, we visited during winter but the villa had very good heating, this really helped. Great food and Very friendly staff as well.
We loved everything about the property.
It was an amazing experience at the residence. We would recommend it as a five star hotel, and would go back again. We hope to go back again. The staff were so friendly. The food was excellent, and our accommodations were just beautiful. The tropical nature of the resort was amazing as well.
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Cleanliness
9.2/10Rooms are reported as clean and very spacious; overall housekeeping consistently praised in multiple reviews.
Service
9.8/10Repeatedly highlighted as thoughtful, caring and attentive (staff putting hot water bottles in beds, named staff praised, personalized attention and warm greetings).
Location
9.4/10Described as beautifully tended, quiet and very well situated in Johannesburg; setting called 'stunning' by several guests.
Room Quality
8.9/10Penthouse and suites praised for privacy, fireplaces and jacuzzi, and spaciousness; minor negatives include visible building age, lack of heater on some patios and reports of shower water cooling over time.
Amenities
9.3/10Strong amenities (spa rated 5-star by guests, jacuzzi, two pools with one heated, live piano, good wine selection) frequently praised.
Value for Money
9.2/10Not directly commented on in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Food and Beverage
8.8/10Breakfast and dinner receive high praise (notably oysters at breakfast, several mentions of excellent meals), but some guests note that certain dishes could use updating and occasional overcooking (e.g., chicken).
Overall Experience
9/10Many guests describe a romantic, repeat-worthy and 'amazing' stay with excellent service and atmosphere; a few small operational issues slightly temper a perfect score.