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Reviews of Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton 4 stars

Maude Street, Sandton, Sandton, 2196 Johannesburg, South Africa

#57 of 159 hotels in Johannesburg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1476 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay but hotel looking tired.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room, hallways and pool area were looking tired and in need of a clean. Actually the second day we were there the hallways were being cleaned.

    The location, restaurants and staff were excellent. Staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    8.0
    Have been visiting Balalaika for holidays since 2006 ... high standards maintained
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only two tea bags supplied in room each day so purchased some from Marc Pick'n' PAY

    Room well located and clean. Only ate breakfast once but good quality,

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    8.0
    Excellent and exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was busy and didn't pay too much attention to other things. Gnerally I was very happy

    Welcome reception and the location of the venue

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient location. They is a complementary shuttle to take you to the nearby mall

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    8.0
    Once again enjoyed my stay, would return again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite a distance from the Reception and Restaurant.

    I have been before, much the same very satisfactory.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A gentleman taking room service dinner orders was rude

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing stay in convenient Sandton location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smoking area outside Lords bar. Had to walk through smokers on way to our room. Yuk

    Location..garden setting

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well located in the centre of Sandton, good accessability by car. Friendly and helpful staff. Good food selection for breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    8.0
    Friendly and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gym facilities and bar

    Secure safe and friendly

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable stay with free and efficient shuttle service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room we had was next to the garden where people were lounging, so it was a bit noisy. I guess nothing much can be done with this given the location of the room.

    Th fact that the hotel had a free shuttle service to and from the train station and Nelson Mandela square was phenomenal. It was very convenient to shuttle between the Jazz Festival, Nelson Mandela Square and the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Reception was very ok overall staff was very helpfull
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My booking was made via booking dt com of which breakfast on the advert was included only to find at the reception it was not included.im completely dissatisfied n I dnt think I'll use Thier service any more.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a door linking to another room. I could hear the tv and conversations of the neighbouring room clearly, noisy and did not feel private.

    View.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, great staff...we will be back for sure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    All you need is right there. The shuttle to the shopping mall runs all day and evening.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    9.0
    Very nice accomodation, have stayed before, and will stay again .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very comfortable room, clean . Breakfast was great, lots of choice. good location, with shuttle to nearby mall and train station.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Very accommodating
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy room, chatty staff members, and doorslamping each time they opened and closed the door. I believe my room was closed to a staff room. Room 1209.

    Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful gardens. Very accommodating.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    7.0
    It was good. Wish I stayed longer
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My neighbour was noisy. For 2 nights I couldn't sleep.

    Serenity of the place. The gardens, bar and proximity to shopping malls

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reported no hot water and nothing done

    Location and upgrade

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are very dated

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    An oasis in busy Sandton
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel has a wonderful central garden which is an oasis in the busy City. Great location and welcoming and helpful staff. We had a few issues and the staff accommodated our requirements.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We cld hear noises from next room... Cldnt charge my phone ..requested for an adaptor and was told the guy whose ""sells"" them hd knocked off.. Invest in adaptors Protea....

    Staff was welcoming..Ntombi at reception was cheerful, room was clean

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    7.0
    Good property for short-stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in a 2bdrm suite and encountered the following: ) Room design / placement of light switches isn't ideal from a design perspective 2) Complimentary drinking water is of limited qty 3) Limited vegetarian options in the breakfast buffer 4) Despite informing the reception at time of check-in that we had lost one of our bags - they didn't offer to help with emergency supplies until we asked for help...

    1) Great location within waking distance of Sandton City Mall 2) Great selection for breakfast buffet 3) Friendly staff - mostly...

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed side lights and bathroom extractor fan did not work.

    Comfortable beds, decor, location, shuttle bus

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is awesome. The Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is located close to Marc Shopping Centre, a place with a well-equipped gym, fantastic restaurants such as Wok and Roll - Korean cuisine with incredible food, very tasty soups and sushi; and Ribs and Burgers - one of the best places to eat ribs and burgers. The Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton also has the Bull Run restaurant inside, with incredible food. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service for transportation to and from the Hotel to Nelson Mandela Square, an incredible shopping mall, for a wonderful shopping experience and also the opportunity to try various types of Korean, Chinese, Italian food and Greek. culinary flavors.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    all in all was enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    very far from lift

    clean, comfortable,

    Stayed in August 2024

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