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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of trees.
A poolside area with umbrellas, chairs, and a small fountain.
A bar area with a patterned floor, seating with blue and orange upholstery, and a chandelier.
A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, red leather booths, and a central tree.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is $104
$90 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

Explore the area

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20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandton Convention Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandton City Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white and blue patterned pillows, a grey upholstered headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

With a stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, you'll be centrally located in Johannesburg, steps from The MARC and within a 10-minute walk of Sandton Convention Centre. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sandton City Mall and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Nelson Mandela Square.

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The MARC - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 17 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pappas On The Square - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sky Bar - Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers 330 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 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, desk chairs, 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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 330 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
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.
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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Bull Run - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 235 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee on Twenty
  • Destination Lounge & Bar
  • Lords Bar
  • The Bull Run
  • The Conservatory

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Piano
  • Shopping mall
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1949
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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.

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 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)

We should mention

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

Property class

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
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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 930 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 930 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 930 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 930 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 930 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sazini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved our stay here
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Musole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and staff were very good and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
While this isn’t the most luxurious or contemporary hotel, it feels very homely and public spaces are charming - as are the staff, who made us feel vsry welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not a holiday hotel but a business hotel with excellent links to mall and train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, impeccably maintained property in a convenient and pleasant location. Everything was perfect. The staff without exception could not have been more helpful and welcoming including Cynthia who checked us in efficiently and was able to answer all of our questions. We really enjoyed our dinner at the Bull Run which is the hotel restaurant. Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the service and the place amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s not a holiday hotel, being in the centre of Sandton. We have stayed here many times and use it as a staging post. It’s a bit dated but the location is excellent with a shuttle bus to the nearby mall and/or train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always good to be back in balalaika.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle bus driver was so lovely! Door men were helpful in regards to tours and baggage. Reception staff could learn a lot from them in regards to being friendly, professional and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, amenities, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Excellent staff, customer service, upgraded room (thank you Onica) and help with bags (thank you Gift) From Sandy - room 2163 :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phatsimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that the hotel is almost at the centre for all my actitivies of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is very convenient to me when I visit Johannesburg, however they are consistently let down by the poor attitude from the reception staff. Every request is greeted with a lack of enthusiasm, a surly uninterested attitude and an apparent desire to say no. Compare this to the team in the adjacent restaurant, the Bull Run, who are friendly and keen to provide service it makes you think the hotel should spend a bit more and recruit better staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omotayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time and wasnt sure what to expect but i was very impressed with the staff and the whole ambience. Staff were very friendly without been in your face. I will definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hemrish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good option
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

galvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Wonderful stay, comfortable room, amazing staff, excellent restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, helpful staff.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PRISCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast at my own convenience
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nelumbu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes 👏
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025