Protea Hotel Balalaika
Situated in the pretty suburb of Sandton, The Protea Hotel Balalaika is a great accommodation option from which to explore Johannesburg. Enjoy all the attractions of the city, including tours to Soweto, Golf Reef City, the Cradle of Humankind and the Apartheid Museum. The hotel is well-appointed, with interiors echoing colonial charm, friendly staff and beautifully kept gardens.
Guests can avail of all of the hotel's numerous facilities, including an inviting pool and fitness centre. The latter offers an excellent variety of modern equipment and the chance to take a steam bath after a good work out. The hotel's two restaurants, Colony Restaurant and the Bull Run Restaurant, both serve mouth-watering dishes.
The hotel's rooms are well furnished and possess nice en-suite bathrooms. There are two room types to choose from, with standard rooms very pleasing and comfortable while the suites are spacious and the perfect place to rest your head if you've had a busy day. All accommodation options feature air conditioning, WiFi, hairdryers and tea and coffee making facilities.
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We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.

vacation to Kenya
It was more than any of us ever expected from the magnitude of animals to the luxury of the camps , to the quality of the food and to the personal touch of having our own waiter and guide each day
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Honeymoon to South Africa & Mauritius
Mind blowing, relaxing, and just perfection. After all the craziness of 2020, this trip really took our breaths away and was exactly what we looking for and more.
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