Set in the heart of Sandton in Johannesburg`s northern suburbs, the hotel is within easy reach of all business and entertainment centres. Ideally situated, it is convenient for access to the main Johannesburg/Pretoria highway, Johannesburg International Airport and three local airports.

The stylish 330 bedroomed property has its own 2 private gardens and 2 swimming pools, lending a distinctive atmosphere of luxurious tranquillity to the hectic schedule of business people and tourists alike. The Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton is now WIFI COMPATIBLE. Each of the rooms is tastefully furnished to protray the ultimate in comfort and style, with private bathrooms and airconditioning. Most of the Crown Court suites sport their own spa baths.

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NON-STANDARD FEATURES/FACILITIES

1. Linked to the Village Walk shopping complex via the hotel lobby, with over 70 stores, Nu Metro cinema complex, 15 restaurants, Pick `n Pay, hair and beauty salons and the African Craft market

NATURAL RESOURCES

1. The Cradle Of Humankind - A World Heritage Site
2. The Wondercave at Kromdraai
3. Sterkfontein Caves, in a dolomite hill in the Isaac Stegman Nature Reserve, with fossils housed in the museum on-site
4. Hartebeespoort Dam, with cable car lifts to the top of the Magaliesberg Mountains
5. Krugersdorp Game Reserve
6. The Lion Park at Fourways (30kms North) and The De Wildt Cheetah Farm

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

1. Lesedi Cultural Village, 35kms North Of Sandton - Traditional Zulu, Sotho, Pedi And Xhosa villages, the Lesedi dancers
2. A Shebeen - Wandi\\\'s Place in Dube, or The Cappuccino Shop in Orlando West, Soweto
3. Museum Africa, a major Historical and Cultural Museum in the Market Theatre Precinct
4. The National Military History Museum, in the grounds of the Johannesburg Zoo
5. A Tour Of Soweto, South Africa\\\'s most famous Township, with Nelson Mandela\\\'s Home In Orlando West
6. Gold Reef City - A complete exhibit of a mining town, with attractions, historical exhibits, theme park and shops
7. The Union Buildings in Pretoria - 60kms north

SPORTING/TEAM BUILDING FACILITIES

1. Drumming Sessions can be arranged
2. Virgin Active Health Club - Vouchers available at Reception
3. Horseriding (15kms north)
4. Waterskiing at Hartebeespoort Dam
5. Action Cricket - Eastgate (3kms away)
6. Two Swimming Pools at the hotel
7. 3 Golf courses within 40 minutes\\\' drive of hotel
8. Tennis at Morningside Country Club (3kms away)

ENTERTAINMENT/NIGHTLIFE

1. Crocodile Creek Craft Village
2. Shopping at Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square, the Oriental Plaza and the Brightwater Commons
3. Laser Quest
4. Adventure Golf
5. Ten Pin Bowling
6. Art Galleries, incl. The Everard Read Gallery, Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg Art Gallery and Sandton Civic Gallery
7. Numerous late-night restaurants, bars, nightclubs
8. The Blues Room and
9. Various theatres

THEMING OF CONFERENCES

1. Available upon request through an outside company at an additional charge

OTHER VALUE-ADDED SERVICES AT HOTEL/NEARBY

1. 1400 secure parking bays at a nominal charge (Complimentary parking for Day Conference delegates)
2. Convenient access to the main Johannesburg / Pretoria Highway
3. Within easy reach of Johannesburg International Airport and 3 local airports