4 Star Hotel
Protea Hotel Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

About
This peaceful hotel offers stylish accommodations in Johannesburg’s suburb of Sandton. The hotel features two swimming pools set within beautifully landscaped gardens, a gourmet steakhouse restaurant, two welcoming bars serving a selection of food and drinks, 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, including The 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 Lords Bar and Coffee on Twenty are renovated features as off January 2021.
Room Options
Guest room, 2 Twin, Limited view
259 sqft • 2 Single
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Guest room, 1 King, Garden view
259 sqft • 1 King
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Two-Bedroom Suite
593 sqft • 2 Single and 1 Queen
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Guest Rating
Very Good
Pros +
- Location, cleanliness, friendly staff and amenities.
- I really enjoyed the breakfast, the staff, and how helpful everyone was at the hotel. The hotel is also in a great location of Stanton.
- Comfortable, pretty, shopping center near, gautrain near.
Cons -
- Had to make calls for towels. No standard face towels in the rooms.
- Maybe one thing to improve on is the pool being heated?
- No.
Rosalind
•Posted on: 4-30-2025
Location, cleanliness, friendly staff and amenities.
Had to make calls for towels. No standard face towels in the rooms.
Manuel
•Posted on: 12-2-2023
I really enjoyed the breakfast, the staff, and how helpful everyone was at the hotel. The hotel is also in a great location of Stanton.
Maybe one thing to improve on is the pool being heated?
Sandra
•Posted on: 7-18-2016
Comfortable, pretty, shopping center near, gautrain near.
No.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 02:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
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.Please inform 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. 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.
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