Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Central hotel with 2 outdoor pools, connected to a shopping center, near The MARC

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February 2026
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March 2026
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.
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
$85 nightly
$97 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (View)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Garden view
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Balcony) | Balcony view
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Balcony) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Balcony)

Very good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Garden view
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196

What's nearby

  • The MARC - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 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 Bull Run - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cocoon Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greenhouse bar 2.0 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. 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

Hotel size

    • 330 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

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

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (ZAR 50 per day)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station pick-up on request (available 24 hours)

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Free shopping center shuttle

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 18 2025 to January 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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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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

What guests liked

  • The property offers a shuttle service to nearby locations, including Nelson Mandela Square. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful place
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property for a quick stay.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall a good option
Hemrish, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast at my own convenience
PRISCA, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked the fact that the hotel is almost at the centre for all my actitivies of the trip.
Phatsimo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
galvin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

Wonderful stay, comfortable room, amazing staff, excellent restaurant!
Leah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love love love this place
Delia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great area, helpful staff.

4/10 Fair

Non flexible attitude

We have not booked our visitors in this hotel for some time. On this occasion I found the pricing at the hotel to be excessive and on asking being told that due to low availability prices have been increased. This was a short notice extension of trip and expected some amicable assistance that was flatly being refused.
David, 6-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent I have found my place to stay in Johannesburg
Velma, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff.. amazing place
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable property with very friendly staff
Sithembile, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel has easy access to a shopping mall, dining restaurants.
Daphne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional hospitality by staff.
Allan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good option

Good option for Sandton.
Lorna, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

The garden is awesome
patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good choice.

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

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