Protea Balalaika Sandton

The Protea Balalaika is a great choice for guests wanting to be in the middle of Sandton but looking to feel like they are far from the centre of town. With its gardens and beautiful pool and sun bathing area it's a perfect hotel to relax in. The Oval Coffee Shop is located in the hotel lobby and offers a variety of light meals. Cakes, pastries and specialty coffees are also available. There is also a business centre, lounge bar where guests can relax and have a drink and a state of the art fitness centre.
Exterior: The 3 story hotel comprises 330-bedrooms spread over two sections ? the Balalaika and the Crown Court. Both buildings of the hotel have sparkling swimming pools that are set in their own lush, landscaped garden, where guests can relax, unwind and momentarily experience the timelessness and calm of a bygone era.
Lobby: Colonial in style the large lobby has marble flooring and a long classically stylish wooden reception desk. The low lighting offers travelers a cozy and warm welcome and as a seating area for guests adjacent to the lobby Business Centre.

Each of the modern rooms is carpeted and comes with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a desk, a coffee/tea maker and a minibar. In addition, all the rooms include a king-size bed, air conditioning, heating and a hire safe as standard.

Overlooking the beautiful landscaped gardens and swimming pool lies the Colony restaurant where breakfast is served daily. The spacious hotel restaurant has a warm feel with its embellished fine wood and old school charm. An international menu is on offer as well as a good selection of South African wines. The hotel has a second restaurant called the Bull Run situated right opposite the Johannesburg stock exchange and serves a good variety of meat dishes and an excellent wine menu.

There are two swimming pools and ample sun loungers in the beautifully landscaped gardens. Guests may also try out the steam bath. Sports enthusiasts may pay a visit to the in-house gym. The nearest golf course is approximately 10 km away, with a host of other entertainent options available from the Concierge desk.

Take M1 highway to Pretoria. Take Grayston Drive off ramp and turn left at the traffic lights. Carry on along until the intersection where you should turn left into Rivonia Road. At the 2nd set oftraffic lights turn right into Maude Street. The Village Walk shopping centre is on your left hand side, and the entrance to the parking. Travel for approximately 100 metres. The hotel is on your left-hand side.