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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 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 duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View)

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Garden view

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

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

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

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Balcony)

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

With a stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, you'll be centrally located in Johannesburg, within a 10-minute walk of The MARC and Sandton Convention Centre. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sandton City Mall and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Nelson Mandela Square.

What's nearby

  • The MARC - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

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
  • ‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greenhouse bar 2.0 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cocoon Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Central Johannesburg hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from The MARC
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers 330 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 43-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 330 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a steam room and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site. If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, The Bull Run, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Johannesburg? This hotel has 0 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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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