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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4.0 star property
Central hotel with 2 outdoor pools, connected to a shopping centre, near The MARC

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers a luxurious retreat near The MARC and Nelson Mandela Square. Relax with a drink at the poolside bar, enjoy brunch or dinner at The Bull Run, or unwind in the steam room. With high-speed WiFi and 2 outdoor pools to choose from, this hotel is perfect for business travelers and families alike.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is R1 293
R1 502 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Jun - 06 Jun

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9,4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

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  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2

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9,0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Balcony)

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The MARC - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 33 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 54 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 26 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Saint - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Colony - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aurum - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at The Bull Run, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 330 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (ZAR 50 per day)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Free train station pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
    • Free shopping centre shuttle
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1949
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop garden
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Bull Run - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Coffee on Twenty - This coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Open daily.
Lords Bar - This bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Destination Lounge & Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
The Conservatory - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: ZAR 500.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 235 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs ZAR 50 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Balalaika Sandton Johannesburg

Protea Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel Balalaika

Protea Balalaika

Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton Greater Johannesburg

Sandton Hotel Balalaika

Balalaika Hotel

Protea Hotel Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Marriott Balalaika

Protea Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Marriott Balalaika

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton Hotel

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton Sandton

Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 50 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 610 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Montecasino (12-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton and nearby?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton has 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Bull Run.

What's the area around Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton like?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is in Sandton, a short 9-minute walk from Johannesburg Sandton Station and 9 minutes' walk from Nelson Mandela Square.

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Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton Reviews

8,4

Very good

8,8

Cleanliness

8,8

Location

8,6

Staff & service

8,0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The property offers a shuttle service to nearby locations, including Nelson Mandela Square. (3 reviews)
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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and comfortable stay
Ricardo, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless and staff were very good and helpful.
Musole, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

While this isn’t the most luxurious or contemporary hotel, it feels very homely and public spaces are charming - as are the staff, who made us feel vsry welcome.
Jeremy, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It’s not a holiday hotel, being in the centre of Sandton. We have stayed here many times and use it as a staging post. It’s a bit dated but the location is excellent with a shuttle bus to the nearby mall and/or train station.
Lorna, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

This hotel is very convenient to me when I visit Johannesburg, however they are consistently let down by the poor attitude from the reception staff. Every request is greeted with a lack of enthusiasm, a surly uninterested attitude and an apparent desire to say no. Compare this to the team in the adjacent restaurant, the Bull Run, who are friendly and keen to provide service it makes you think the hotel should spend a bit more and recruit better staff.
Steven, 9-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The shuttle bus driver was so lovely! Door men were helpful in regards to tours and baggage. Reception staff could learn a lot from them in regards to being friendly, professional and kind.
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff, the service and the place amazing
DAVID, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff, amenities, clean room
DAVID, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, customer service, upgraded room (thank you Onica) and help with bags (thank you Gift) From Sandy - room 2163 :)
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was my first time and wasnt sure what to expect but i was very impressed with the staff and the whole ambience. Staff were very friendly without been in your face. I will definitely recommend it.
Omotayo, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location - Sandton city mall close to the hotel, quiet and clean
Marie Yovana, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

Great staff and convenient location. Like the gardens
Lars, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good option for Sandton.

Very acceptable, well priced option in Sandton. Hotel runs a shuttle bus to the mall which is very handy.
Lorna, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional hospitality by staff.
Allan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great facility, friendly staff and delicious food. We were able to catch the hop on hop off bus just around the corner and access lots of sights that way. The hotel offers a shuttle service to Nelson Mandela Square, which was a nice bonus. Highly recommended this stay.
Melanie, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here on a long layover and between the comfortable beds and breakfast, it gave us everything we needed. The true highlight was the friendly staff, I’ve never had a more welcoming experience at a hotel.
Madelyn, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I really liked the gardens. The staff were welcoming, and went the extra mile to help.
Cate, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good choice.

Excellent choice for Sandton. Charming help staff and good shuttle link to mall.
Lorna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Reception service was great, housekeeping needs to be more attentive, fresh towels usually have hair from other guests, floors are cleaned haphazardly.
Derek, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great property centrally located in Jberg. Convenient transportation available. Great employees. I'll be back.
Tim or Debra, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We certainly enjoyed this hotel’s location to nearby restaurants & shops. An added bonus was a free mall shuttle service. Our room was clean and spacious with a lovely view of the lush courtyard setting. Downsides: no early check in availability (especially for guests that have travelled more than 36 hours); no free coffee in the lobby; no free breakfast (especially for other guests in our group that paid for a premium suite).
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Safe and comfortable stay in Joburg

I liked the bed a lot, very comfy. But I thought there would be shower gown, not to mention more of amenities like shampoo and conditioner. They only offer a small soap bar, body cleanser, lotion and a shower cap. Overall staffs were really kind, breakfast was also good (nothing special). Beautiful garden.
SUJEE, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I loved our stay here
Tori, 12-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Not a holiday hotel but a business hotel with excellent links to mall and train station.
Lorna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Always good to be back in balalaika.
Said, 5-night trip