Protea Hotel by Marriott O R Tambo Airport

Johannesburg, South Africa

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The hotel

Experience the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience at Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport. Our modern hotel is located in close proximity to OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, making it the ideal landing point for ambitious business travelers, as well as those seeking to explore the wonders of the city. Enjoy our complimentary shuttle from O.R. International Airport and arrive at our hotel lobby in minutes.Elevate your business or personal stay with all the comforts a premier hotel has to offer when booking a room at Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo. Soundproof, some with views of the airport for our aviation fanatics, modern plush bedding, and a choice of standard or business class, each en-suite room has been carefully decorated, designed, and set up with the guest in mind. Boasting an ergonomic workstation with free Wi-Fi, coffee/tea station, TV and upscale amenities including rain showers, our guests enjoy every minute of their stay with us. For those who like to wind down at the end of the day, our bar is open 24 hours, the on-site kitchen is open until 22h00 and our 24-hour room service menu is readily

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendly and welcoming, loved our stay.

Aug 14, 2025 WandernMagalies

The staff were professional and friendly. They made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Room was clean and bed super comfortable. Excellent location. Highly recommend!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Simple airport accommodation with great staff

Aug 13, 2025 kathrynsbran Narrabeen, Australia

Free shuttle = Super simple and easy to get to and from airport. Staff very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast buffet was very enticing with some great local choices.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great transit hotel

Aug 9, 2025 Sushi_Scott South Riding, Virginia

We really enjoyed this hotel. We stayed overnight as we had a morning flight out of Johannesburg. There is a free shuttle clearly marked with the hotel name that provides transport to and from the hotel every 30 minutes.Just follow signs to door 2 and the intercontinental hotel, cross the road and follow the path to the bus terminal. The hotel is… Read more
We really enjoyed this hotel. We stayed overnight as we had a morning flight out of Johannesburg. There is a free shuttle clearly marked with the hotel name that provides transport to and from the hotel every 30 minutes.Just follow signs to door 2 and the intercontinental hotel, cross the road and follow the path to the bus terminal. The hotel is not in its first bloom of youth but it is done up in such a fun airplane decor. The shower is behind a clear door so you must be OK with that, the toilet is behind a closed door. There was a fridge and kettle in the room and a desk. The shower was a bit tragic (a bit low volume and lots of blocked holes so uneven spray) but completely usable. Great breakfast, poached eggs, omelets, fruit, full English. Smallish gym with some OK machines. We would gladly come again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great choice in lodging, highly recommended!

Aug 3, 2025 Jonathon_Jill Austin, Texas

I was debating between this hotel and one attached to the airport, but this had better reviews. I’m happy I chose the Protea. Great hotel and great staff. Precious, the front desk supervisor, greeted us like we were family and was really professional. Mosa and Oscar were fun at the bar, and Clifford was very kind of breakfast. Speaking of… Read more
I was debating between this hotel and one attached to the airport, but this had better reviews. I’m happy I chose the Protea. Great hotel and great staff. Precious, the front desk supervisor, greeted us like we were family and was really professional. Mosa and Oscar were fun at the bar, and Clifford was very kind of breakfast. Speaking of breakfast, unbelievable buffet, really really nice! Small but nice gym. The bar area is really nice, with great aesthetics as is the dining area. Highly recommend. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great for an overnight stopover in Joburg

Jul 15, 2025 Peter B Brisbane, Australia

We stayed at OR Tambo last year at a hotel we could walk to. This year it was recommended to us to stay at the Protea. I was able to get a good price through the Marriott app so we went ahead and booked. Getting to the hotel involves getting the hotel’s free shuttle. It’s outside and you have to run the gauntlet of porters and shuttle spotters… Read more
We stayed at OR Tambo last year at a hotel we could walk to. This year it was recommended to us to stay at the Protea. I was able to get a good price through the Marriott app so we went ahead and booked. Getting to the hotel involves getting the hotel’s free shuttle. It’s outside and you have to run the gauntlet of porters and shuttle spotters to get to the shuttle stop. Everyone will expect a tip, even if you didn’t talk to them! It’s not much more than five minutes to the hotel. It sits across from the perimeter of the airport. We actually watched our Qantas plane leave for the return flight to Sydney from our room and looked back at the hotel from where we boarded our plane to Kenya the next day. The hotel is airport themed with a taxiway painted on the floor. Our room, a standard King Bed room, and the hotel in general, was perfect for an overnight stay. Quiet room, even with large planes taxiing a few hundred metres away. The room definitely wasn’t large but it was functional. The bed was comfy. There was just enough room for our two bags. The bathroom is unusual in that the shower and toilet are separated from the room by a curtain. The toilet though is in a room with a solid door. We had a few drinks and some snacks down at the ground floor bar. It’s a nice area with lovely staff. Breakfast was included with our booking and it was an excellent buffet with a mix of western and African fare. Again, lovely staff in the restaurant. If you feel like swimming there’s a large outdoor pool in the nice gardens outside the restaurant/bar. If you’re ok with relying on a shuttle to get you to and from the hotel, it’s a great choice for a hotel at OR Tambo. Read less