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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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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.
A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, red leather booths, and a central tree.
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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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)
  • 24 sq m
  • 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

  • 55 sq m
  • 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

  • 48 sq m
  • 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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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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 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

  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The MARC - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Saint - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sky Bar - Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Colony - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬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
  • Pool or billiards table
  • 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. 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.

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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

  • 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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

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 235 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 610 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 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)
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. 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. 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton to the airport?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is 22.5 mi (33-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton on Aug 8, 2026 start from CA $97, 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.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton have an airport shuttle?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 610 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 235 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Montecasino (12-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per day.

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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton features 2 outdoor pools.

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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is home to The Bull Run, which features brunch.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton to downtown Johannesburg?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is 6.9 mi away from Johannesburg.

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

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

Jennifer

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Hemrish

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