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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
2 outdoor pools
Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Meeting facility

Overview of Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools, connected to a shopping center, near The MARC
8,2 out of 10 Very good
8,2/10 Very good

818 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
The price is R1 331
Price available on 2023/06/23
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20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 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
For families
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Sandown
  • Sandton City Mall - 10 min walk
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 2 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 2 min drive
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 6 min drive
  • Rosebank Mall - 8 min drive
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 10 min drive
  • Montecasino - 12 min drive
  • Mall of Africa - 12 min drive
  • Gold Reef City - 17 min drive
  • Apartheid Museum - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 21 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 51 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 11 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 25 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • Seattle Coffee Company - 2 min walk
  • Saint - 5 min walk
  • Trump's Grill - 8 min walk
  • AURUM Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • The Bull Run - 4 min walk
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About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton puts you within a 15-minute drive of Montecasino and offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 530 per vehicle. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a steam room are other highlights at this upscale hotel. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 330 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM - anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

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
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1949
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

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

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: ZAR 500.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 215 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 530 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 March 31 2023 to May 31 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs ZAR 50 per day

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.

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

Policies

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.
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.

Also known as

Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton Johannesburg
Protea Hotel Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
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Protea Balalaika Sandton
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Protea Balalaika
Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton Greater Johannesburg
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Protea Hotel Marriott Balalaika
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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.
How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?
As of 06 June 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton on 23 June 2023 start from R1 331, 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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
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, but service animals are welcome.
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 530 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - 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 (17-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and skydiving, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a steam room. Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton like?
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is in Sandown, a short 6-minute walk from Sandton Convention Centre and 8 minutes' walk from Nelson Mandela Square. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

Reviews

8,2

Very good

8,6/10

Cleanliness

8,4/10

Staff & service

8,1/10

Amenities

7,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,3/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Zalmen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

M, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

JASON, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Has great character
Lee, 12-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great area, helpful staff.
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8/10 Very good

Wilfred, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is central and that’s why I always go back. The staff are amazing, always willing to assist.
Anathi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff.. amazing place
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel has a very good steakhouse called the Bull Run. It serves excellent dishes. It was disappointing that no bottle water was provided in the room.
Jacques, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kabo, 1-night trip
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