Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers

Johannesburg, South Africa

Star rating

Standard King
Standard Twin
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Restaurant and Deli Bar
Outdoor Terrace
Larger Guest Room
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Restaurant and Deli Bar
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Restaurant and Deli Bar
Lobby
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Restaurant and Deli Bar
Standard King
Standard Twin
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Restaurant and Deli Bar
Outdoor Terrace
Larger Guest Room
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Restaurant and Deli Bar
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Restaurant and Deli Bar
Lobby
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Restaurant and Deli Bar

The hotel

With feng shui principles very much in evidence at this hotel, you're sure to have a harmonious holiday! There's also plenty of amenities to enjoy, including an expansive restaurant that offers a curated wine list, and a poolside sun deck. The Wanderers Club is famous in this area, and you're located right in the grounds here - with full membership to use their facilities during your stay! Away from the hotel the areas of Sandton, Rosebank and the Melrose Arch precinct are not far, making this an ideal base for your stay in Johannesburg.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Set in the grounds of the famous Wanderers Club in Illovo, which is located within the Sandton suburb, in the north of Johannesburg. Transfer time from O.R Tambo International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

230 rooms and suites across 7 floors. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi access, complimentary bottled water, tea/coffee maker, laptop-size safe, iron and ironing board, mini fridge, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer. 

Standard Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Larger guest room with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people. 

Complimentary self-parking. Free shuttle service to the areas of Melrose Arch, Sandton City and Rosebank Mall.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Restaurant (serving buffet-style breakfast, and a la carte lunches and dinners).

Outdoor swimming pool and deck. 24-hour fitness centre. Squash. Jogging trail. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Concierge. 24-hour room service*. 

*Denotes local charge.

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Sep 8, 2025 World-travel-MS Sydney, Australia

Stayed at the protea Johannesburg for 2 nights. The hotel is quite simple, there is a gym, outdoor pool and restaurant. We had a room on the ground floor, the room was ok. The bed was very comfortable which I appreciated, but the rest was quite basic. Amenities are very simple, packet coffee and tea and soap bar, shampoo, body wash. Shower is a… Read more
Stayed at the protea Johannesburg for 2 nights. The hotel is quite simple, there is a gym, outdoor pool and restaurant. We had a room on the ground floor, the room was ok. The bed was very comfortable which I appreciated, but the rest was quite basic. Amenities are very simple, packet coffee and tea and soap bar, shampoo, body wash. Shower is a little small, so bigger people might struggle a bit. The decor was pretty dated but we weren’t in the rooms very long. Wifi is a bit spotty, not the best. Sound proofing is not good between the rooms… you can hear everything, every cough, everything in the bathroom, it’s very loud and I woke up multiple times to people coughing or using the toilet or talking. Breakfast offering is good with lots of options. In terms of location, they have a shuttle to the nearby gated area with shops which is useful, however given there is another Marriott group hotel there, if I came here again next time I would stay at the Marriott that’s within the complex. There is a sports bar just outside the hotel here and the food was surprisingly quite good! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Pleasant Surprise: Exceptional Staff, Cozy Stay

Aug 24, 2025 chirandu001

First time staying at this hotel and what a pleasant surprise. Was not to sure what to expect. Let me start with the staff. Professional, friendly and bring a little joy to your life. Special mention to @Portia, @Nokhwakhwa, @Khanyisile, @Sibonelo and @Sibongile. They went above and beyond. This was my first time, was only there for two days,… Read more
First time staying at this hotel and what a pleasant surprise. Was not to sure what to expect. Let me start with the staff. Professional, friendly and bring a little joy to your life. Special mention to @Portia, @Nokhwakhwa, @Khanyisile, @Sibonelo and @Sibongile. They went above and beyond. This was my first time, was only there for two days, but I could have very easily been mistaken for a regular thanks to the exemplary service of these five. Good breakfast buffet, though the selection was limited…but then again you can only do so much with breakfast. Meals were fresh and tasty thought my liver starters could have done with a bit more seasoning. Did not have time to explore other items on the menu but from the looks of what was served, it certainly did whet the appetite. The rooms were cozy and comfortable albeit rather small and a bit dated. The bathroom is tiny, I am a small chap and could hardly turn in the shower. The hotel had a well equipped gym, and I was able to keep up with my exercise activities without breaking a sweat. Proximity to Wanderers Club and a ten minute drive from Sandton or Rivonia shopping malls makes it stragically placed whether you are in town for business or pleasure. All in all. I enjoyed my two day stay thanks to the five incredible personalities mentioned above. If you are in the Illovo area of Sandton, Johannesburg and looking for a medium priced hotel this would be it. It may not be luxury but the staff sure make it feel like one. Keep up the good work. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Too many slip ups....

Aug 15, 2025 Bernard S

I stayed six nights at this hotel. A nice (albeit quite small) room with an excellent shower and a comfortable bed. BUT... I encountered one disappointment after another. Any one of them I might have dismissed as "one of those things" but taken together, these incidents really soured my view of the Protea Wanderers. Here's what happened... -- Two… Read more
I stayed six nights at this hotel. A nice (albeit quite small) room with an excellent shower and a comfortable bed. BUT... I encountered one disappointment after another. Any one of them I might have dismissed as "one of those things" but taken together, these incidents really soured my view of the Protea Wanderers. Here's what happened... -- Two days before arrival, I received an email asking for my personal and credit card details. I filled it in, yet the front desk had no record of it when I arrived at 10.30pm . This was more than a minor inconvenience as I was using my sister's credit card and couldn 't ph one her for the details at that time of night. With some reluctance, the desk clerk agreed to let me provide the details the next day. -- When I got to my room, there was a note on the desk welcoming "Brian Eloff" to the hotel. I am not Brian Eloff , which meant I had to traipse back to the front desk to ensure that they had given me the right room and that I would not be disturbed by Mr Eloff in the middle of the night. -- I had to go back to the front desk yet again when I was unable to sign into the hotel WiFi. The receptionist said the problem was that I had just checked in and got the WiFi connected. However, the next morning it was again not working -- this time, the receptionist on duty signed on using her own password. Three days later, I was disconnected again.... -- When I checked in, I asked the front desk to reserve a table for dinner the following evening for myself and four friends. The restaurant had no record of the reservation the next day. -- The dinner turned out to be a rather bizarre experience. Three of us ordered the rump steak with three prawns and stir fry. When our dishes arrived, none had a stir fry . One came with chips (French fries), one with mashed potatoes and mine with spinach (which I detest). My brother reported that his curry was at best lukewarm and quite tasteless. At least the fifth member of our party was pleased with his oxtail casserole. For dessert, I ordered the malva pudding and custard only to be told 10 minutes later that the kitchen had run out of the custard that was supposed to come with it. (Oh yes, and one of us ordered soda water which never arrived). All in all, my stay fell well short of what I have come to expect from a Marriott property. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 10 out of 10 experience

May 2, 2025 jessica-v-lichy Chester, United Kingdom

Coming to the end of a wonderful two-week business trip, staying at Protea Hotel Marriott (Johannesburg Wanderers). I am amazed by how very friendly and professional the staff are (in every department). The service is beyond perfect, delivered with a smile and genuine interest in the well-being of guests. The food and beverage staff are so… Read more
Coming to the end of a wonderful two-week business trip, staying at Protea Hotel Marriott (Johannesburg Wanderers). I am amazed by how very friendly and professional the staff are (in every department). The service is beyond perfect, delivered with a smile and genuine interest in the well-being of guests. The food and beverage staff are so professional and efficient in delivering top service. Same for housekeeping and laundry service. Coming from France, I never see friendly service or ANY good customer service at all. I notice Singapore Airlines staff also stay here, a sure sign of approval... thank goodness Air France no longer stay here! Congratulations to all staff at the Protea Hotel Marriott (Johannesburg Wanderers). Read less
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Jan 2, 2025 DCJAYS Washington DC, District of Columbia

The hotel, staff, and restaurants were absolutely fantastic! The staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable, and the dining options were exceptional. We truly enjoyed the warm hospitality and thoughtful service throughout our visit. Highly recommend!