Protea Hotel By Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers, Johannesburg - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Corner Corlette Drive And Rudd Road, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2116

Protea Hotel By Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers is located within the historic Wanderers Club in Illovo, Sandton, a hub for South African sports. This freshly remodeled hotel caters to both business travelers and leisure seekers with modern amenities tailored to contemporary living. Guests can enjoy easy access to OR Tambo International Airport, just four minutes away. The hotel serves as a central hub where locals and travelers can enjoy a tranquil getaway in Johannesburg's leafy suburbs.

Location

Nestled in Melrose, the hotel enjoys a prime location with quick connections to the M1 Freeway, facilitating travel to Johannesburg's city center and other suburbs like Houghton and Sandton. Local attractions include the Wanderers Golf Course and Nelson Mandela Square, making it an ideal base for both sightseeing and corporate engagement. Accessible on-site parking and public transport options make it convenient for guests to explore the city.

Rooms

The hotel offers 229 well-appointed rooms, featuring comforts like premium bedding and 24-hour room service. Each room includes modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and a laptop-compatible safe. Guests can choose from King Guest Rooms to Junior Suites and a Presidential Suite that caters to executive travelers. Spacious family-friendly rooms are also available, complete with a sleeper couch for children.

Eat & Drink

Protea Hotel By Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers boasts a restaurant that serves a sumptuous buffet-style breakfast, as well as à la carte options for lunch and dinner. The kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients and excellent flavors, paired with a curated wine list from leading South African estates. A 24-hour Express Deli provides packaged snacks, while a Coffee and Cocktail Bar offers a relaxing space to unwind.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features a fitness center, an outdoor pool with a sundeck, and a children's playground, catering to both leisure and family needs. For business travelers, the hotel provides a variety of meeting spaces, equipped to facilitate corporate events. Exclusive amenities include complimentary shuttle services within a 5-km radius, allowing easy access to nearby attractions.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Larger Guest room 1 King

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Guest Room 1 King

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Guest Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Johannesburg 7.8 km

Airports

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 22.8 km

Rand (QRA) 25.2 km

Train

Gautrain Sandton Station 3.0 km

Ellis Park Railway Station 7.2 km

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Currency exchange
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Tennis court
Bowling
Golf course
Squash

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Infinity pool
Sun loungers
Entertainment
Sun terrace
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Corner Corlette Drive And Rudd Road, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2116

Map view

Corner Corlette Drive And Rudd Road, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2116

City landmarks

Square

Nelson Mandela Square

3.1 km

Stadium

Bidvest Wanderers Stadium

1.2 km

Stadium

The Wanderers Golf Club

780 m

The Wanderers Grounds

1.2 km

Thrupps Shopping Centre

780 m

Mall

The Mall of Rosebank

2.3 km

Gallery

Everard Read

1.8 km

Upper Park Road near Jan Smuts

Johannesburg Zoo

2.0 km

Cradock Ave Rosebank

African Craft Market of Rosebank

2.6 km

Gallery

Goodman Gallery

2.5 km

Edgewood Avenue & Melrose St

James & Ethel Gray Park

1.4 km

69 Melville Road

Summer Place

1.5 km

107 Central Street Houghton

Nelson Mandela Foundation

2.8 km

Mall

Dunkeld West Shopping Centre

1.7 km

South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

1.8 km

James and Ethel Grey Park,

Acrobranch Melrose

1.4 km

72 St Andrew St

MalaMala Game Reserve

640 m

Illovo Dr Obelisk

640 m

Park

James and Ethel Grey Park

880 m

Babylon

780 m

Illovo Junction

780 m

Shop 3c

In Toto Gallery

840 m

Museum

South African National Museum of Military History

3.4 km

American Chamber of Commerce in SA

2.0 km

Convention Centre

Sandton Convention Center

3.1 km

Church

Saint Martin-in-the-field

1.3 km

Shopping Area

Hyde Park Corner

2.2 km

25 Christopherson St

Beechwood Gardens

1.7 km

Mall

The Zone @ Rosebank

2.6 km

Nearby

Stadium

The Wanderers Golf Club

560 m

Shop 3c

In Toto Gallery

560 m

Restaurants

Annapurni

60 m

Cnr. Rudd Road and Otto Street Shop 4

Parea Restaurant

360 m

3 Corlett Drive Illovo

The Good Luck Club

360 m

3 Corlett Drive What3words: ///magic.started.dusts

Le Wine Chambre Illovo

380 m

Oxford Road Sandton

bellinis

500 m

18 Chaplin Road Illovo

Bellagio Illovo

590 m

196 Oxford Road Johannesburg

Beefcakes Johannesburg

680 m

198 Oxford Road Illovo

Fishmonger

770 m

Thrupps Centre Thrupp Centre

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

7.2

Location

7.4

Service

7.0

Dining

7.4

4/5 based on 524 reviews

#1 of 1 hotels in Illovo based on Tripadvisor

Juliet

United Kingdom, March 2025

6.6/10

I had a mixed experience at Protea Hotel By Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers. The location is great and the breakfast was a standout, but I faced issues with room quality and service. The air conditioning was a problem, and check-in was less than welcoming, which put a damper on my stay.

Rooms

5.0

I had a Junior Suite that was spacious with a decent bathroom, but some rooms have issues with outdated amenities and air conditioning. My experience varied as I had to switch rooms due to the air conditioning not working properly.

Service

5.0

The service during breakfast was friendly, especially from Albert, but I found the front desk staff unengaged. There were hiccups with the responsiveness to my requests, which was disappointing.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated in a nice, safe area which is close to the business center—definitely a plus for me, as everything I needed was nearby. It's also only about half an hour from the airport.

Dining

9.0

Breakfast was delicious with a good variety, and I had one of the best filet steaks I've ever tried from their dinner menu. Overall, the dining experience was a highlight.

Facilities

6.0

The amenities are decent, but the gym gets crowded in the mornings, and the outdoor pool could use some warmth. WiFi was also insufficient, which was frustrating.

David

United Kingdom, March 2025

7.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at the Protea Hotel By Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers. The hotel staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making my experience enjoyable. While I did face some issues with my breakfast inclusion, the facilities and dining options were overall very good. The location offered easy access to local attractions, though the parking was less appealing.

Rooms

9.0

My room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, providing lovely views of the nearby Wanderers grounds and surrounding suburbs. I appreciated the warm colour scheme and the presence of modern amenities.

Service

9.0

The staff were diligent in their duties and always greeted me with a smile. I received excellent service, particularly from Bella at the front desk and Albert during breakfast.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was perfect for visiting the Wanderers stadium and was within reach of major shopping and dining areas like Melrose Arch and Rosebank.

Dining

8.0

I enjoyed the food at the hotel, especially my well-cooked steak for dinner. The breakfasts were also quite good, offering a variety to choose from.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities included a cozy swimming pool area and a gym that guests could access, contributing to a well-rounded stay.

Philip

United Kingdom, January 2025

7.0/10

I had a great time at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers! The location is unbeatable, right near the Wanderers cricket ground and with lovely views from my room. There were some renovation sounds, but they didn’t bother me too much. While I enjoyed my meals, especially breakfast, some aspects of room service could use a boost.

Rooms

8.0

I had room 517, which was spacious and offered fantastic views of the cricket ground and Johannesburg suburbs. Overall, I found my room comfortable, though I heard some complaints about cleanliness from other travelers.

Service

7.0

The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Wynand, who sorted out my room issue when I checked in. However, their responsiveness could be improved, as I had to follow up a couple of times with my requests.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect for cricket fans like me, just a short walk to the Wanderers stadium. It’s also great for exploring nearby areas like Melrose Arch and Rosebank, but it does sit near a busy road.

Dining

8.0

The breakfast was a highlight with lots of options, and my fillet steak for dinner was one of the best I’ve had. The restaurant's atmosphere was nice, but I did find room service lacking in variety and quality.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had good facilities, including a nice pool area and a convenient travel desk. I appreciated the free shuttle service, which made getting around super easy, but sometimes, I wished it was easier to arrange pickups.

Craig

United Kingdom, January 2025

6.2/10

My stay at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers was decent, though it didn't quite stand out. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made my experience pleasant overall. However, the location felt quite isolated, and the hotel had a standard atmosphere that seemed more suited for business travelers. The breakfast options were good but could use more variety.

Rooms

6.0

The room I stayed in was spacious and fairly clean, but the carpet could have been better maintained. I had a mini fridge and a comfortable desk as well. The bathroom was quite large, which I appreciated.

Service

6.0

Most of the staff were really friendly and helpful, allowing me an early check-in. However, service in the bar and restaurant was a bit slow at times, which was frustrating.

Location

5.0

The hotel's location was not ideal for tourists. I felt it was safer to stay indoors at night. It’s a bit far from attractions, which made it somewhat inconvenient for my plans.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast buffet had some good options, including an omelet station. Dinner at the restaurant was pleasant, and I enjoyed the burger I ordered. Still, I think the food variety could improve for more adventurous tastes.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had some nice amenities like a small pool and a gym, but the pool was quite small for my liking. I did appreciate the free Wi-Fi in the lobby, though it was inconsistent on the upper floors.

Harper

United Kingdom, November 2024

7.4/10

I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel, thanks to the comfortable rooms and friendly staff, but I did notice some issues with noise and dining options. It was nice to have a shuttle service available, though I found some areas lacking in the gym and pool facilities.

Rooms

8.0

My room was spacious and clean, perfect for relaxing after my long flight. The bed was comfy, and I appreciated the modern decor.

Service

8.0

The staff were all quite helpful and friendly, especially Ricardo, who went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. Although I had a long wait during check-in, everyone was accommodating.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location suited me well since I was meeting friends nearby, but it was somewhat distant from major attractions like Mandela Square.

Dining

6.0

I found the restaurant options a bit disappointing, with a lack of variety. However, I did enjoy the malva pudding and a well-prepared breakfast; the chef's omelettes were a highlight!

Facilities

6.0

While the amenities like the shuttle service were great, I was underwhelmed by the gym. Plus, the pool's location wasn't ideal since you have to walk through the restaurant to access it.