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.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Parking available
Airport transfer
Bar
Connecting rooms available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
2 outdoor pools
Breakfast available
Free shopping centre shuttle
Free train station pick-up
Fitness centre
Steam room
Self parking
Seasonal outdoor pool
Pool bar
24-hour room service
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Television
Garden
Terrace
The current price is S$109
S$109
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Room options
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
55 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Balcony)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
48 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 31 min drive
Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 53 min drive
Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
Johannesburg Park Station - 25 min drive
Free train station pickup
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free shopping centre shuttle
Restaurants
Trump's Grill - 10 min walk
The Bull Run - 1 min walk
Food Lover's Eatery The Marc - 5 min walk
Hilton Executive Lounge at Hilton Sandton - 9 min walk
Kauai - 6 min walk
About this property
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton puts you in a great location, within a short 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 centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
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
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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (ZAR 50 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Free train station pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Free shopping centre 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
Travelling with children
Local/corner shop
Children's menu
What to do
Shopping
Discount at nearby fitness centre
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
8 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre
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 reception
Television in common areas
Piano
Fitness centre
2 outdoor pools
Shopping centre 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
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 90
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed-captioned TV
Portable bath seats
Lowered plug sockets 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 duvet
Blackout curtains
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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 only serves light fare. Open daily.
The Conservatory – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast. 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 215 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 530 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Covered self-parking costs ZAR 50 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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 that there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).
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 that you 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 an 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?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site 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 (19-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 on-site 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
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2025
Good option for Sandton.
Very acceptable, well priced option in Sandton. Hotel runs a shuttle bus to the mall which is very handy.
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 February 2025
Good option
Good option for Sandton.
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Good location - Sandton city mall close to the hotel, quiet and clean
Marie Yovana
Marie Yovana, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 November 2024
Nice hotel
Great staff and convenient location. Like the gardens
Lars
Lars, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
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
Melanie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 September 2024
Great location
galvin
galvin, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
25 January 2025
Front desk manager is so bad in discrimination
We requested early check in long time ago and were guaranteed to obtain a room for early check in. But even after 2:30 pm the room was said not ready, but actually it was cheating.
Lu
Lu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2024
Excellent I have found my place to stay in Johannesburg
Velma
Velma, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 October 2024
The garden is awesome
patricia
patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
I really liked the gardens. The staff were welcoming, and went the extra mile to help.
Cate
Cate, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
I love love love this place
Delia
Delia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 November 2024
We certainly enjoyed this hotel’s location to nearby restaurants & shops. An added bonus was a free mall shuttle service. Our room was clean and spacious with a lovely view of the lush courtyard setting. Downsides: no early check in availability (especially for guests that have travelled more than 36 hours); no free coffee in the lobby; no free breakfast (especially for other guests in our group that paid for a premium suite).
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
Great property centrally located in Jberg. Convenient transportation available. Great employees. I'll be back.
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
Madelyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Very nice
Gabriel
Gabriel, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 April 2023
The hotel has easy access to a shopping mall, dining restaurants.
Daphne
Daphne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2022
Amazing staff.. amazing place
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2022
The hotel is central and that’s why I always go back. The staff are amazing, always willing to assist.
Anathi
Anathi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 September 2022
This hotel is conveniently located close to train, shopping and other dining. Clean rooms, excellent customer service throughout my stay. I would come back.