In the heart of bustling Sandton, Johannesburg, lies the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, an oasis of country-style architecture offering a refreshing departure from the surrounding modern high rises.
Exterior view of the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton.
A Heritage Hotel in a Prime Location
This heritage hotel is centrally located, placing you steps away from The MARC and just a short stroll from the city's Nelson Mandela Square. Its location is convenient for access to the main Johannesburg/Pretoria highway, Johannesburg International Airport, and three local airports.
Rooms and Suites
Boasting 330 stylish guest rooms and suites, each accommodation is air-conditioned and tastefully furnished in a classic, comfortable style with its own en suite bathroom. The hotel's bedrooms blend modern comfort and trendy design with a timeless charm. You'll find the rooms air-conditioned, complete with LCD televisions and WiFi access.
A typical room at the Balalaika Hotel Johannesburg.
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Gastronomic Delights and On-Site Amenities
The Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is a true gastronomic delight. Two restaurants provide exceptional on-site dining, including the popular Bull Run Restaurant for steakhouse favorites. The Conservatory Restaurant overlooks the garden and terrace, while the Bull Run Restaurant invites you into an old-school New York-style steak house, serving quality prime South African beef cuts aged in-house. Enjoy a tapas menu at the Destination Lounge, grab a quick coffee or deli treat at Coffee on Twenty, or immerse yourself in the history of Lords Bar-the first bar in Sandton.
Other on-site amenities include a fitness facility and business services with state-of-the-art meeting and event space for up to 350 attendees.
The Bull Run Restaurant, known for its steakhouse favorites.
Additional Details
Here are some additional details about the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton:
- Check-in: 14:00
- Year of Last Renovation: 2016
- Floors: 5
- Rooms: 330
- Non-Smoking Rooms: 0
- Handicap Rooms: 2
- Rooms with 1 Bed: 188
- Rooms with 2 Beds: 109
- Suites: 31
- Meeting Rooms: 10
Pool Information
The property has 2 outdoor swimming pools, both are non-heated.
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Parking
Parking is at the Marc Mall next to the hotel, the entrance is in Maude street, Sandton. They charge R50 per car per day.
Breakfast Information
Our Colony restaurant serves a full buffet breakfast, which is charged at R210 per person per day. They are open on weekdays from 06:30 - 10:30, and on weekends from 06:30 - 11:00. In group quotations we normally include breakfast in the rate offered.
Airport and Shuttle Information
OR Tambo International Airport is approximately 30km from the hotel, depending on traffic approximately 45 minutes drive. We can arrange airport transfers at an additional cost. We offer a complimentary shuttle within a 2km radius of the hotel, which include to go to the Sandon Gautrain station, Nelson Mandela Square and the Sandton Convention centre. Should guests require shuttle service outside the provided areas, then we can arrange it at an additional cost.
The area in and around Johannesburg is full of history, from the rise of Nelson Mandela to the evolution of the first human ancestors. South Africa offers a perfect mix of culture, nature, and adventure.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, South Africa
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