Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

About this property

This peaceful hotel offers stylish accommodation in Johannesburg’s suburb of Sandton. It features 2 swimming pools set within gardens, as well as 2 gourmet restaurants and a modern fitness centre. 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, 20 km 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 specialises in prime cuts of South African beef. There are several bars and lounges, including The Lords Bar and "Coffee on Twenty" offering on the go items. The Sandton City shopping centre is 600 metres from the hotel, and Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton Convention Centre are both 800 metres away. On-site car parking is available. The Conservatory, The Lords Bar and Coffee on Twenty are renovated features as off January 2021.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 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 (9.1)

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, 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 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nakisani
    Botswana Botswana
    “Loved the location. Customer service from.the staff. The rooms were clean. Safe parking as well”
  • Di
    China China
    “A nice garden and a pub are relaxing after a long journey”
  • Jack
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Clean, well appointed room with good wifi - access to great dining via the Bull Run Restaurant without having to leave the premises. Friendly staff - coffee bar in the lobby! Great location.”
  • Cecil
    Zambia Zambia
    “location was good, i had no idea my package came without break fast”
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Safe, Location, clean , efficient team , excellent breakfast”
  • Jenny
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very comfortable room. Good breakfast and friendly staff.”
  • Julian
    Australia Australia
    “Great stay! Staff were very receptive and worked to make it an enjoyable time :)”
  • Chisanga
    Zambia Zambia
    “Very friendly staff and ready to help. The room was excellent and everything was on point and very clean. The breakfast was awesome and fresh. The location was also verry good and the fact that there was free transport to and from the shopping...”
  • Corinne
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Very big room with a jacuzzi tube im the bathroom. Friendly and loverly staff”
  • Ilmas
    India India
    “Very well located in Sandton. It has a shuttle bus service to the Mandela Square which is very useful”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • The Bull Run Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • The Conservatory
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Coffee on Twenty
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is 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.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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, 20 km 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 accommodation 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.