Protea Hotel by Marriott O R Tambo Airport

Johannesburg, South Africa

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The hotel

A new addition to the Protea portfolio, this ultra modern hotel offers time-conscious guests supreme comfort within close proximity of the airport. The in-house restaurant is open daily for buffet English-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with fusion cuisine a speciality. It also boasts a comfortable bar lounge and is the only hotel close to the airport with a swimming pool to relax by.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

10 minutes away by shuttle from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Hotel information

213 sound proofed rooms. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, WiFi Internet access, desk, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, hairdryer. Standard Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Standard Interconnecting Rooms are available, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

The Warehouse (á la carte restaurant serving International breakfast, lunch and dinner). Heated swimming pool with deck area and sun lounges built in the pool. 24-hour fitness centre. Flight simulator. Lounge with WiFi Internet access. 24-hour room service*. Laundry service*.

*Denotes local charge. 

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Crap motel with worse service

Dec 2, 2023 stevenrC8771MF

As a Marriott Ambassador it takes a lot for me to tell you to NOT stay at a Marriott property. Having stayed here two weeks prior, I went to the same spot for pick up that I did on my prior visit. When the shuttle did not arrive at the usual time I called into the hotel to verify this. I was told that absolutely it was the same pick up location.… Read more
As a Marriott Ambassador it takes a lot for me to tell you to NOT stay at a Marriott property. Having stayed here two weeks prior, I went to the same spot for pick up that I did on my prior visit. When the shuttle did not arrive at the usual time I called into the hotel to verify this. I was told that absolutely it was the same pick up location. 30 minutes later I called back in when the shuttle didn’t arrive. This time I was told again it was the same location. Fast forward again 1.5 hours later and after tracking down the shuttle the driver tells me, “they changed the pick up location yesterday.” Not once did the person at the desk reach out to the driver who knew of this change. I checked in and was sent to my room. After standing outside for almost two hours all I wanted to do was take a shower. I did that and when walking across the floor I stepped on a giant nail ripping open my foot. (Photos to follow). This place is such a crappy and run down hotel. The hotel is under construction yet not on the rooms and so you stay in a bad room then come down to an even worse dining location. Just skip this place as they do not care. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay

Nov 27, 2023 AAleR Saint John, Canada

Stayed at this venue during a recent stopover in JHB. Superb service from all levels of the staff. Room was comfortable. Breakfast is a spread, well prepared and well served. The barista is very very good!! There is ample secure parking and getting to/from the airport is easy. Will stay here again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful functional. Quirky hotel with great food

Nov 21, 2023 AndrewHarvey60 Mount Gambier, Australia

I love this hotel. Most airport hotels are boring and non descriot. You could be anywhere. Not this one with it's industrial and aeronautical theme that carries into the bedrooms. These are superbly comfortable and beautifully decorated. This is my second visit in just under twelve months and I wouldn't consider any other hotel when needing… Read more
I love this hotel. Most airport hotels are boring and non descriot. You could be anywhere. Not this one with it's industrial and aeronautical theme that carries into the bedrooms. These are superbly comfortable and beautifully decorated. This is my second visit in just under twelve months and I wouldn't consider any other hotel when needing accommodation at Johannesburg Airport. The free shuttle bus is a big bonus. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good transit hotel close to the airport

Nov 19, 2023 debrab587 Australia

First impressions, not great but after spending the night it was clean and comfortable and a good transition hotel. Bathroom a bit weird being in the bedroom but just go with it it’s only one night. Breakfast was fantastic and accompanied by the staff coming out for a singalong which was fantastic their voices so harmonious, probably would stay… Read more
First impressions, not great but after spending the night it was clean and comfortable and a good transition hotel. Bathroom a bit weird being in the bedroom but just go with it it’s only one night. Breakfast was fantastic and accompanied by the staff coming out for a singalong which was fantastic their voices so harmonious, probably would stay again just based on that experience. Read less
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Nov 13, 2023 penny2212 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

An unplanned overnight stay as my flight to Heathrow was delayed by 12 hours. The checkin was flawless, the room was a delight and the room service for dinner was perfect. The free shuttle the next morning back to the airport was an unexpected bonus.