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

  • Excellent (407)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Staff Ignoring Do Not Disturb for no reason

Apr 14, 2025 Aluette V

It is expected that in an International Hotel like the Protea Marriot OR Tambo with a captive hotel market, that staff understand 1 very basic yet important customer need. If I hang a Do Not Disturb Board on my door I do not expect a hotel staff member to ignore that and knock and shout several times. No emergency. The reason was to ask us what… Read more
It is expected that in an International Hotel like the Protea Marriot OR Tambo with a captive hotel market, that staff understand 1 very basic yet important customer need. If I hang a Do Not Disturb Board on my door I do not expect a hotel staff member to ignore that and knock and shout several times. No emergency. The reason was to ask us what time we will check out the next morning?.!! Well obviously we know we must checkout as per hotel policy by 11am. This was unacceptable and totally unbelievable behaviour. Please fix it Protea Management. Basic training. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating excellent overnight hotel.

Feb 12, 2025 489anaisam

staff is amazing. the shuttle service makes this hotel close to the airport, and very convenient. the Protea service we have come to love is evident all around. room was very clean, big. Granted that the bathroom set up is weird. the hotel is very beautifully decorated. it's like stepping into a lifestyle magazine.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A perfectly good transit hotel

Feb 9, 2025 cotswoldrhino

This is an ideal stopover hotel if you are flying in and out of Johannesburg airport. They even have a free shuttle bus that will take you to and from the airport. The rooms are clean, comfortable and well appointed. They are a bit cramped, but it is a reasonably priced hotel in a big city. We had room service for our dinner and there is a… Read more
This is an ideal stopover hotel if you are flying in and out of Johannesburg airport. They even have a free shuttle bus that will take you to and from the airport. The rooms are clean, comfortable and well appointed. They are a bit cramped, but it is a reasonably priced hotel in a big city. We had room service for our dinner and there is a perfectly good choice and the food was delivered promptly and was very tasty. We had breakfast included, and that was buffet style, with an extensive selection of, and was also very tasty. The staff are all friendly and helpful and the decor has a funky jet engine vibe. When I thought my return flight was being delayed, I booked to stay here again, as I was happy to revisit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent option for JNB layover!

Jan 29, 2025 TravelGirl322 Birmingham, Alabama

The Protea is my go-to hotel whenever I have a layover at JNB. Rooms are decorated in a cool airport theme with cozy beds, blackout curtains, and minimalist modern shower and bathroom areas. The shuttle is super reliable (airport pickups at the top of each hour and at :30), the restaurant offers a variety of food options, and the recently… Read more
The Protea is my go-to hotel whenever I have a layover at JNB. Rooms are decorated in a cool airport theme with cozy beds, blackout curtains, and minimalist modern shower and bathroom areas. The shuttle is super reliable (airport pickups at the top of each hour and at :30), the restaurant offers a variety of food options, and the recently renovated bar area is a nice place to relax. Staff are top notch and always friendly. This is my 5th stay, and I’ll definitely return again! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good stay.

Jan 26, 2025 Antonio H

We stopped over one night at this hotel in our way to Nelspruit (kruger park).The room is a bit small and strange,the shower is barely next to the bed, with an aviation themed decoration. Just ok for one night.The breakfast buffet is very good as well the restaurant for diner.Their free airport shuttle is convenient and reliable.