Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

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

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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.

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

$74 nightly

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Tomorrow

Oct 11 - Oct 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Room, 1 King Bed (View)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Down duvet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

258 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Down duvet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

592 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

2 bedrooms

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

517 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Down duvet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Down duvet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Down duvet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Down duvet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Down duvet

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Airport transfer
Parking available
Free WiFi

$91 nightly

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

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
‪Cocoon Lounge - ‬7 min walk
‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬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 just a 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 center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Covered onsite self parking (ZAR 50 per day)

Transfers

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

Offsite

- Area shuttle*
- Free shopping center shuttle

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

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

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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 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.