This peaceful hotel offers stylish accommodation in Johannesburgs suburb of Sandton It features 2 swimming pools set within gardens, as well as 2 gourmet restaurants and a modern fitness centre Protea Hotel Balalaika offers a free luxury shuttle service to and from Sandton Gautrain Station, which has a direct link to OR Tambo International Airport, 20 km away All guest rooms at Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton are decorated in English country style, featuring bright colours and large windows The private bathrooms come with complimentary deluxe bath products Breakfast is served in The Colony Restaurant which has a garden terrace, and The Bull Run specialises in prime cuts of South African beef There are several bars and lounges, including Lords Cigar Bar and The Oval Coffee Shop The Sandton City shopping centre is 600 metres from the hotel, and Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton Convention Centre are both 800 metres away On-site car parking is available