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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4.0 star property
Central Johannesburg hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from The MARC

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2 outdoor pools
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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

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20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandton City Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandton Convention Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Garden view

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Located in Sandton, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is adjacent to The MARC and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Sandton Convention Centre. This 330-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a gym. Centrally located in Johannesburg, the hotel is connected to a shopping center and also a short walk from Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

What's nearby

  • The MARC - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 16 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saint - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greenhouse bar 2.0 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cocoon Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Central Johannesburg hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from The MARC
Guests staying at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton enjoy access to 2 outdoor pools, a gym, and a steam room. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 50 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 610 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
43-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport down comforters. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 235 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee on Twenty
  • Destination Lounge & Bar
  • Lords Bar
  • The Bull Run
  • The Conservatory

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Piano
  • Shopping mall
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1949
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500.00 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 235 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Protea Hotel Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

This hotel is situated in Sandton, just steps from The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and within a short walk of Nelson Mandela Square. You'll also find Sandton City Mall and Peacemaker Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Yes, covered parking is offered for ZAR 50 per day.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton feature a casino?

No, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton doesn't have a casino.

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

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What do couples enjoy most about Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Bull Run.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

The closest major airport to Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is 22.5 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is around 14.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Yes, some guestrooms at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offer a balcony and may feature garden views.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton.

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