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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4.0 star property
Central hotel with 2 outdoor pools, connected to a shopping center, near The MARC

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $67
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196

What's nearby

  • The MARC - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 31 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 53 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 25 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle

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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton puts you within a 10-minute drive of Nelson Mandela Square and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. 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 center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 330 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (ZAR 50 per day)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station pick-up on request (available 24 hours)
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Free shopping center shuttle
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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

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

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

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 lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Shopping mall 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
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Lowered electrical outlets 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 comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 serves light fare only. Open daily.
The Conservatory - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only. 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 235 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs ZAR 50 per day

Policies

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.
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

National rating

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

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 to 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 airport shuttle service offered by Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 610 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 onsite 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 onsite 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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