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Facilities
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The Colony Restaurant:
Located in the heart of the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton, and overlooking the beautiful gardens and swimming pool, lies The Colony restaurant. The restaurant is open five days a week for breakfast from 06h30 to 10h00, and weekends from 07h00 to 10h30, where a lavish full English breakfast buffet is served. The restaurant is closed for lunch and dinner. Prokard Gold is accepted.
The Bull Run Restaurant:
A wealth of good taste! The latest innovation in Sandton dining. Indulge your senses in our warm, spacious interior, embellished with fine wood and face brick. Catering for the connoisseurs of choice meat and select wines. Visit our in-house butchery for fresh cuts of maturely aged meat, cut and packed for your specific requirements. A must for both local and international guests alike. Enjoy fresh oysters, while sipping on an exotic cocktail on the terrace. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner, Monday to Sunday. Closed on Saturday for lunch. Prokard Gold is accepted.
The Oval Coffee Shop:
The Oval Coffee Shop is located in the hotel's lobby, and offers a variety of light meals, such as "Tramezzini" and "Ciabatta" with a numerous selection of different fillings. Cakes, pastries and speciality coffees are also available. Open seven days a week from 09h00 to 21h00. In the winter months, enjoy our hot homemade soup of the day, served with French loaf.
Lords Cigar Bar:
A sophisticated Lounge bar, decorated in luxurious solid wood furnishings, chandeliers, and rich plush upholstery. A vast variety of speciality cocktails are available. Hot savories are served daily at 17h00. International cigars from all over the world are imported. Choose one from our specially designed cigar menu.
Crown Court Lounge:
A sophisticated, airy lounge, beautifully appointed with a languid English Country atmosphere, complete with an open-hearth fireplace, through the winter months. The Crown Court Lounge boasts its' own private bar, which is open from 16h00 to 22h00 each evening. Situated in the vicinity of the lounge, is a secluded change room, complete with shower and adjoining bathroom. This is ideal for either very early arrivals, or very late departures.
The Pool Terrace:
Two sparkling swimming pools surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens. The terrace overlooks the main swimming pool, and offers a delectable light menu, which is available between 11h00 and 18h00. Our gardens create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, certainly "A lovely bit of country in the heart of Sandton".
Fitness Centre:
The Protea Hotel Balalaika is proud to announce the opening of its' brand new state-of-the art fitness centre, situated on the ground floor between the Balalaika and Crown Court wings of the hotel. Furnished with all of the latest gym equipment, will ensure that you keep up to date with your training programme, whilst staying with us on either business or leisure. The fitness centre also has two private Men and Ladies change and shower rooms, each boasting their own steam baths. Towels are supplied. The fitness centre is open daily between the hours of 05h00 and 21h00, at no additional charge to residents. Children under the age of 16yrs, need to be accompanied by an adult. |
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Attractions
For shopping, Sandton rates as one of the best shopping Meccas in the world. Sandton boasts one of the largest shopping complexes in Southern Africa, the up-market Sandton City, and the adjacent renaissance edition, Nelson Mandela Square. These two complexes have more than 350 retail outlets, restaurants, and a cinema and entertainment centre. Both centres are within easy walking distance of the Protea Hotel Balalaika.
Close to other major shopping centres, art galleries and golf courses like Wanderers Golf Course, Houghton Golf Course, Killarney Golf Course, Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Course, Randpark Golf Course and Bryanston Golf Course are all within an 30 minute radius from the hotel.
Art Galleries such as the “Everard Read Gallery”, “Goodman Gallery”, “Johannesburg Art Gallery” and “Civic Gallery”, are within close proximity of the hotel.
Numerous late night Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs and Theatres are within easy reach of the hotel. |
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Conferences
| The Balalaika Hotel, conveniently situated in the heart of Sandton, and with plenty of parking in the Village Walk Centre, can host conferences and functions of any size, from 15 to 300, with a maximum of 1710 delegate or guests.
Our excellent team can make any event run smoothly, from an intimate banquet or conference to a gala event. |
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