10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate by Dream Resorts

In South Africa, we American tourists learned quickly that “You are welcome” is a greeting. Rather than a response to “Thank you,” “You are welcome” is an initial announcement. And we felt completely welcomed from the moment we arrived at Ten 2nd Avenue. The hotel shuttle drivers were safe drivers, friendly and ready with advice. The entire hotel staff was courteous and considerate. Often they would call us on the hotel phone, right at the moment we realized we needed something and ask us if we needed that exact thing. They prepared a lovely breakfast for us each morning and genuinely cared whether we enjoyed it. The hotel was safe, well secured, clean, cheerfully decorated, and beautifully landscaped. My only regret is that we could not stay longer. We hope to visit again!

What a wonderfully charming hotel! A beautiful old English manor in the beautiful leafy suburb of Houghton relatively small public areas (eg dining room, sitting areas with fireplace), nice terraces and a beautiful garden. Standard rooms (room 6) with a nice bathroom. But above all, great and helpful staff and managers. Delicious breakfast despite winter time still outside on the terrace. With a special thanks to Grant who managed for us a lot of things: Johannesburg tours including guides, taxis, restaurants, services on the airport. Recommended! (small minus: the sound of the generator at night...)