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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Sandton Gauteng
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property will be renovating from December 18 2025 to January 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Dining venue(s)
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Redefine professional travel with Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton's cutting-edge amenities and strategic location for the modern business traveler, a 3-minute walk from The MARC and 7 minutes by foot from Sandton Convention Centre. This hotel is 15 minutes walk to Sandton City Mall and 15 minutes walk to Nelson Mandela Square.

Stay productive with a private balcony, daily housekeeping, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, in-room coffee & tea facilities, air conditioning, room service, a 43-inch flat-screen TV and streaming services. Conveniences include a phone, a desk and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a steam room and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site. If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Shopping on site
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Number of meeting rooms - 8
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 0
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Vegan menu options available
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Rooftop garden
  • Covered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Reception hall
  • Meeting rooms
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Garden
  • Wedding services
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Couples/private dining
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 90
  • Luggage storage
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free train station pickup
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Steam room
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 0
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1949
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 330
  • Number of floors - 5

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • 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
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Other details

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, The Bull Run, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Johannesburg? This hotel has 0 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
The MARC - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
JSE - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Sandton Convention Centre - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Nelson Mandela Square - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sandton City Mall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Peacemaker Museum - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Morningside Mediclinic - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Hyde Park Corner - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
The Wanderers Golf Club - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Wanderers Stadium - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Dunkeld West Shopping Centre - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Rivonia Village - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 64.7 km / 40.2 mi
The preferred airport for Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB).

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500.00 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 235 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng 2196, South Africa
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