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var i,x,a=document.MM_sr; for(i=0;a&&i The hotel is ideally situated, being convenient to the main Johannesburg / Pretoria highway, and within easy reach of Johannesburg International Airport and three main local airports. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the main shopping areas of Sandton, as well as the Sandton Convention Centre, a mere 180meters door to door. Situated in Maude Street, the "Wall Street" of Sandton, is the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Deutsche Bank, ABN Amro Bank and Nedcor's head office. The hotel is also linked to the festive Village Walk Shopping Complex, complete with Restaurants, Cafes, Ten Cinemas, Shops, Boutiques, a Mini Market, and the world renowned "Blues Room". The entire hotel has undergone extensive renovations and now boasts 330 completely renovated and refurbished brand new rooms ready for occupation. All rooms have new carpeting, curtains and furniture, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, private bathrooms with separate showers, T.V. with an additional five satellite stations, three German channels, M-Net, radio, tea and coffee making facilities, electronic safes, mini-bars (available upon request), executive work desks with multiple adaptor plug points and modem points. Refurbished to five star standards, the Balalaika rooms are spacious and elegant, well appointed, and well suited to the discerning traveller. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the main shopping areas of Sandton, as well as the new Sandton Convention Centre, a mere 180meters door to door. Situated in Maude Street, the “Wall Street” of Sandton, the hotel is opposite the new Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Deutsche Bank, ABN Amro Bank and Nedcor’s new head offices. The hotel is also linked to the festive Village Walk Shopping Complex, complete with Restaurants, Cafes, Ten Cinemas, Shops, Boutiques, a Mini Market, and the world renowned “Blues Room”. PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY AVAILABILITY AND PRICING DURING MAJOR EVENTS Browse the vast selection of good Bed & Breakfast and Guesthouse accommodation in Cape Town, its Winelands, the villages on the Garden Route, Johannesburg and even Kruger Park.
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Protea Hotel - Balalaika
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Welcome To Balalaika Hotel, Sandton

For those who seek premier quality and elegance, the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton is the distinctively superior choice. Established in 1949, the hotel is a privately owned Premier property. Set in the heart of Sandton, in Johannesburg's prestigious northern suburbs, the hotel is within easy reach of all business and entertainment centers.

Accommodation
Built in two separate sections, the 156 bed roomed Balalaika section of the hotel consists of the following room type configurations: Two Bedroomed Suites, One Bedroomed Suites, King Bedded Rooms, Two Single Bed Rooms.


Location

Set in the heart of Sandton, in Johannesburg’s prestigious northern suburbs, the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton is within easy reach of all business and entertainment centres. The hotel is ideally situated, being convenient to the main Johannesburg / Pretoria highway and within easy reach of Johannesburg International Airport and three main local airports.
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Seasonal Rates
1st May 2008
to 31st Jan 2010
Single Room
Double/Twin Room
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Protea Hotel - Balalaika
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• Rates are quoted per room per night.
• Rates include VAT and breakfast
• Rates exclude a 1% tourism levy.
• Full payment is required 30 days prior to arrival
• We have the right to request deposits or full payment in advance in the case of large groups, long stays, peak periods or high occupancy
• Cancellation Charges
• 03 – 01 days prior to arrival, a 65% cancellation fee will be charged
• No shows will be charged 80% of the full value of the accommodation booked
• In the event of a refund, a 10% administration fee will be retained for cancellations received after the card has been charged.
During major events, conferences or sporting events (periods where demand for accommodation is high), we may not be in position to offer the rates as advertised on this website but we will offer our clients the best available rate possible.
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