Title: Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton Stylish retreat near Johannesburg's vibrant center offers delicious meals all day and impressive amenities, including convenient shopping access. ## Photo gallery for Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton ![2 outdoor pools - Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton (Sandton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/8c3d6162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility - Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton (Sandton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/9cd36644.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bars/lounges, poolside bar - Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton (Sandton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/w3996h2667x0y0-e8998536.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton (Sandton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/f0268f54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bars/lounges, poolside bar - Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton (Sandton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/0b093952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers a luxurious retreat near The MARC and Nelson Mandela Square. Relax with a drink at the poolside bar, enjoy brunch or dinner at The Bull Run, or unwind in the steam room. With high-speed WiFi and 2 outdoor pools to choose from, this hotel is perfect for business travelers and families alike. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym - Breakfast available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 3 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=178093&PinnedHotelID=178093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=178093&PinnedHotelID=178093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 4 - Jan. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=178093&PinnedHotelID=178093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=178093&PinnedHotelID=178093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=178093&PinnedHotelID=178093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=178093&PinnedHotelID=178093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=178093&PinnedHotelID=178093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=178093&PinnedHotelID=178093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (View) ![Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/w4000h2662x0y0-57af5c39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 King Bed (View) 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom Hair dryer - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom ![Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/5aca42dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom Hair dryer - 592 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/5b487e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV 2 bedrooms Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom - 517 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View ![Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/28986887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View 8.0 Very good 14 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom Hair dryer - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View ![Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/d66b17a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom Hair dryer - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds ![Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/d66b17a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 2 Twin Beds 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom Hair dryer - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Balcony) ![Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/w3995h2667x0y0-4a7906e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Balcony) 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View ![Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/5aca42dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom Hair dryer - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJohannesburg-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-Johannesburg-Balalaika-Sandton.h178093.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJohannesburg-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-Johannesburg-Balalaika-Sandton.h178093.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-26.10388%2C28.05810&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=X92UeLnhGD7gGa3nkMptKvqXZ4E=) 20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196 #### What's nearby - The MARC \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Nelson Mandela Square \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Johannesburg Stock Exchange \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Sandton City Mall \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Sandton Convention Centre \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km #### Getting around - Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk - Rosebank Station - 16 min drive - O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Saint - ‬1 min walk - ‪Greenhouse bar 2.0 - ‬5 min walk - ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Bull Run - ‬1 min walk - ‪Cocoon Lounge - ‬7 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) - ATM/banking services, an elevator, and meeting rooms - Tour/ticket assistance, a porter/bellhop, and wedding services - 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3562000/3561936/b7aaea60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel Sandton - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews CA $132 CA $153 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=3561936&PinnedHotelID=3561936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49140000/49134100/49134016/c343e75c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Sky Sandton Sandton - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 295 reviews CA $119 CA $140 total includes taxes & fees Jan 10 - 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Air conditioning 8.2 Very good 746 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=18586597&PinnedHotelID=18586597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74750000/74742300/74742226/0ca71d8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### @Sandton Hotel Sandton - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 315 reviews CA $117 CA $137 total includes taxes & fees Jan 10 - Jan 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=74742226&PinnedHotelID=74742226&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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) - Limited onsite self parking ### 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 ### Renovations and closures The property will be renovating from December 18 2025 to January 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected: - Dining venue(s) - 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 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 ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton? ### Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton? ### What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton? ### Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 363 8 - Good 385 6 - Okay 98 4 - Poor 37 2 - Terrible 18 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricardo Dec 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Good location and comfortable stay ##### Ricardo Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tori Dec 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My husband and I loved our stay here ##### Tori Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Said Dec 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Always good to be back in balalaika. ##### Said Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVID Nov 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff, the service and the place amazing ##### DAVID Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda Oct 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness beautiful place ##### Amanda Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the property for a quick stay. ##### Jennifer Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Hemrish Oct 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Overall a good option ##### Hemrish Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PRISCA Nov 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Breakfast at my own convenience ##### PRISCA Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Phatsimo Jul 25, 2025 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. ##### Phatsimo Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### David Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Non flexible attitude We have not booked our visitors in this hotel for some time. On this occasion I found the pricing at the hotel to be excessive and on asking being told that due to low availability prices have been increased. This was a short notice extension of trip and expected some amicable assistance that was flatly being refused. ##### David Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### galvin Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location ##### galvin Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie Yovana Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location - Sandton city mall close to the hotel, quiet and clean ##### Marie Yovana Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna Feb 15, 2025 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. ##### Lorna Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lars Nov 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice hotel Great staff and convenient location. Like the gardens ##### Lars Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Delia Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I love love love this place ##### Delia Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah Sep 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Pleasant stay Wonderful stay, comfortable room, amazing staff, excellent restaurant! ##### Leah Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie Nov 18, 2024 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. ##### Melanie Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trisha Jan 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great area, helpful staff. ##### Trisha ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good option Good option for Sandton. ##### Lorna Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Velma Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent I have found my place to stay in Johannesburg ##### Velma Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek Mar 17, 2025 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. ##### Derek Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing staff.. amazing place ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna Feb 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good choice. Excellent choice for Sandton. Charming help staff and good shuttle link to mall. ##### Lorna Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sithembile Jun 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Comfortable property with very friendly staff ##### Sithembile Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Daphne Apr 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel has easy access to a shopping mall, dining restaurants. ##### Daphne Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove](https://www.expedia.ca/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Anaheim-Garden-Grove.h519819.Hotel-Information) > > [Southern Sun O.R Tambo](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Southern-Sun-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h48843.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza County Hall London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-County-Hall-London.h1742184.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Free Breakfast in Kamloops](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamloops-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Breakfast.0-0-d3979-tHotelswithFreeBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Kamloops](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamloops-Hotels.d3979.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Amherst](https://www.expedia.ca/Amherst-Hotels.d9323.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-At-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h8403573.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-InterContinental-Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-Airport.h664568.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Whistler](https://www.expedia.ca/Whistler-Hotels.d4115.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Monteverde](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels.d6046749.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in St. Petersburg - Clearwater](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Hotels.d178310.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-African-Pride-Melrose-Arch-Hotel.h915100.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Nairobi (NBO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/nbo/montreal-to-nairobi) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Cairo (CAI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/cai/edmonton-to-cairo) > > [Flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Houston (HOU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/buf/hou/buffalo-to-houston) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Mralino (SKP)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/skp/toronto-to-skopje) > > [Flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Amsterdam (AMS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqt/ams/thunder-bay-to-amsterdam) > > [Flights from Venice (VCE) to Nice (NCE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/vce/nce/venice-to-nice) > > [WestJet Vancouver (YVR) to Phoenix (PHX) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/westjet-from-vancouver-intl-to-sky-harbor-intl/ws/yvr/phx) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yvr/calgary-to-vancouver) ### Cars ### Packages ### Vacation Rentals > [Sedona Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Sedona-Vacation-Rentals.d6054771.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ### General > [Visit Whaletown](https://www.expedia.ca/Whaletown.dx6288184)