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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4.0 star property
Central Johannesburg hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from The MARC

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2 outdoor pools
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
View from property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service
The current price is ₩102,118
₩118,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6

Room options

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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 drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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 drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Twin 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 drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Greenhouse bar 2.0 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Food Lover's Eatery The Marc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Homebaze African Cuisine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ribs And Burger - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Upscale hotel near Sandton Convention Centre
Located close to The MARC and Nelson Mandela Square, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton provides a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The Bull Run, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a shopping mall on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • A computer station, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 330 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like desk chairs and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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 215 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

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 215 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 530 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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

As of Aug 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton on Sep 5, 2025 start from ₩102,118, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per day.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 530 per vehicle applies.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton located?

Located in Sandton, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The MARC, Sandton Convention Centre, and Nelson Mandela Square. Sandton City Mall and University of Witwatersrand are also within 9 mi (15 km). Johannesburg Sandton Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 871 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 871 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 871 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 871 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 871 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

Jennifer

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

Good option for Sandton.

Very acceptable, well priced option in Sandton. Hotel runs a shuttle bus to the mall which is very handy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Yovana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - Sandton city mall close to the hotel, quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception service was great, housekeeping needs to be more attentive, fresh towels usually have hair from other guests, floors are cleaned haphazardly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

Good option

Good option for Sandton.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

galvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

Good choice.

Excellent choice for Sandton. Charming help staff and good shuttle link to mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

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

Nice hotel

Great staff and convenient location. Like the gardens
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Velma

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

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The garden is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the gardens. The staff were welcoming, and went the extra mile to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

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

8/10 Good

Sithembile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable property with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff.. amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has easy access to a shopping mall, dining restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim or Debra

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

Anathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is central and that’s why I always go back. The staff are amazing, always willing to assist.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located close to train, shopping and other dining. Clean rooms, excellent customer service throughout my stay. I would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has great character
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023