Protea Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, JohannesburgProtea Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 83 of 123 hotels we score in Johannesburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.0. Rooms from about $133 a night (cached, not a live quote).Protea Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is a three-story hotel located in the Sandton CBD. It features a country-style design with English village influences and heritage interiors. The property suits business travellers and shoppers due to its proximity to Nelson Mandela Square and The MARC. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools set in gardens, a fitness centre, a spa, and two bars. Guests can access free high-speed WiFi and on-site parking for a fee. While the hotel offers a range of amenities like a business centre and restaurant, the guest rooms are relatively small. Breakfast is available on the premises for an additional charge.What stands out

Close to Nelson Mandela Square

Two outdoor swimming pools

On-site fitness centre and spa

Free high-speed WiFi

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

Paid on-site parking

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