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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near The MARC, connected to a shopping center

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange
    5 min walk
  • The Bull Run
    1 min walk
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station
    9 min walk
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

City center retreat .You'll be steps from The MARC and within a 10-minute walk of Sandton Convention Centre with a stay at this Sandton hotel. Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The MARC - 6 min walk
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 6 min walk
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 9 min walk
  • Sandton City Mall - 10 min walk
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 16 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 31 min drive

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

4-star hotel near The MARC, connected to a shopping center
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 8 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton. A shopping center shuttle and a train station pick-up service are free. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Johannesburg hotel.

  • 330 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 0 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1949
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers 330 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 43-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 215 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness center
  • Shopping mall
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 27 2024 to January 6 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 215 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 530 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton Johannesburg
Protea Hotel Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
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Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton Greater Johannesburg
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Protea Hotel Johannesburg
Protea Hotel Marriott Balalaika
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton Hotel
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 855 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Salende

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velma

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent I have found my place to stay in Johannesburg
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Emanuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim or Debra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

galvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim or Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property centrally located in Jberg. Convenient transportation available. Great employees. I'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

galvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constantine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Oasis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love love love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenda

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was not friendly,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023