• View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

This peaceful hotel offers stylish accommodations in Johannesburg’s suburb of Sandton. It features 2 swimming pools set within gardens, as well as 2 gourmet restaurants and a modern fitness center. Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers a free luxury shuttle service to and from Sandton City & Nelson Mandela Square, which has a direct link to O.R Tambo International Airport, 12 mi away. All guest rooms at Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton are decorated in an English country style and are equipped with air conditioning, a satellite TV and a safe. The private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is served in The Conservatory Restaurant which has a garden terrace, and The Bull Run specializes in prime cuts of South African beef. There are several bars and lounges, includingThe Heritage Lords Bar and "Coffee on Twenty" offering on the go items. The Sandton City shopping center is 1969 feet from the hotel, and Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton Convention Center are both 2625 feet away. On-site car parking is available. The Conservatory, The Heritage Lords Bar and Coffee on Twenty are renovated features as off January 2021.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Protea Hotels by Marriott

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • B
    Botshelo
    Botswana Botswana
    This is my hotel of choice as it is convenietly located. The place is also safe and secure. The garden has matured adding beauty to the place
  • J
    Joan
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great! We could walk to restaurants and shopping. The staff was superb!
  • Nobert
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    The combination of modern technology within the old traditional hotel model is outstanding. Provision of the shuttle taxi is a big complementary gesture to guests which definitely makes one to fall in love with the hotel.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Bull Run Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • The Conservatory
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 50 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers a free luxury shuttle service to and from Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and Gautrain, which has a direct link to O.R Tambo International Airport, 12 mi away.

Please note that guests will be charged for 1 night in advance upon check-in.

Please note that the credit card used to book the accommodations will need to be presented upon check-in, as well as identification in the form of an ID book or passport.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

  • Guests staying at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Themed dinners
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Bike tours
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness

  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is 6.8 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Twin

  • The prices at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton has 2 restaurants:

    • The Bull Run Restaurant
    • The Conservatory