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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 centre, near The MARC

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

  • Parking available
  • 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 RM306
RM355 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Montecasino - 13 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

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
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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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Portable bath seats
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Lever door handles
ROOM

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
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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.
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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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 3 July 2025 to 13 August 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs ZAR 50 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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 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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
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 organisation.

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 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
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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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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  • The property offers a shuttle service to nearby locations, including Nelson Mandela Square. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good option for Sandton.

Very acceptable, well priced option in Sandton. Hotel runs a shuttle bus to the mall which is very handy.
Lorna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location - Sandton city mall close to the hotel, quiet and clean
Marie Yovana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reception service was great, housekeeping needs to be more attentive, fresh towels usually have hair from other guests, floors are cleaned haphazardly.
Derek, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good option

Good option for Sandton.
Lorna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
galvin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good choice.

Excellent choice for Sandton. Charming help staff and good shuttle link to mall.
Lorna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

Great staff and convenient location. Like the gardens
Lars, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent I have found my place to stay in Johannesburg
Velma, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love love love this place
Delia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The garden is awesome
patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really liked the gardens. The staff were welcoming, and went the extra mile to help.
Cate, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great area, helpful staff.

8/10 Very good

Comfortable property with very friendly staff
Sithembile, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff.. amazing place
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel has easy access to a shopping mall, dining restaurants.
Daphne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property centrally located in Jberg. Convenient transportation available. Great employees. I'll be back.
Tim or Debra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is central and that’s why I always go back. The staff are amazing, always willing to assist.
Anathi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Gabriel, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

This hotel is conveniently located close to train, shopping and other dining. Clean rooms, excellent customer service throughout my stay. I would come back.
Veronica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Has great character
Lee, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is clean and has an excellent customer service.
Salvador, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I just loved it a lot, I don't want to leave
Delia, 2-night trip