Protea Hotel by Marriott O R Tambo Airport

Johannesburg, South Africa

Virgin rating

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. 

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A perfect airport hotel overnight stay

Jan 23, 2025 Pauline S

What a wonderful find this Hotel was. Located under 10 minutes from OR Tambo Airport. Quick and easy free airport transfers, 24 hour dining, outstanding breakfast, clean well -designed rooms. Stunning aeronautical themed decor throughout. Perfect for a quick airport hotel overnight.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Quick overnight transit

Jan 19, 2025 flyingmumma Melbourne, Australia

Easily located free 10 minute shuttle bus from the airport. Arrived late afternoon. Friendly and efficient check in. Cool decor in hotel and rooms. Rooms were tight but enough room for us as it was a quick overnight transit. Bedding was really comfortable, room and bathroom clean, separate toilet is a good inclusion as bathroom does not have a… Read more
Easily located free 10 minute shuttle bus from the airport. Arrived late afternoon. Friendly and efficient check in. Cool decor in hotel and rooms. Rooms were tight but enough room for us as it was a quick overnight transit. Bedding was really comfortable, room and bathroom clean, separate toilet is a good inclusion as bathroom does not have a door, just a curtain divider. Bonus that small window in room opens. Restaurant for dinner was good and convenient, reasonable menu and price. Service was great. Early morning check out was quick and super friendly shuttle driver had us back at the airport for our early morning flight. A great transit hotel for a short stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Marginal

Jan 9, 2025 lynngogo

It is a marginal hotel. Not very accessible. Pool impossible to get in/out for someone not in good shape. Small rooms. No ATM. Not close to anything but the airport. Buffets were also marginal. Bartender didn't know how to make a martini. Wine was priced well (as it is in most of the country). Nice staff but not, for the most part, very… Read more
It is a marginal hotel. Not very accessible. Pool impossible to get in/out for someone not in good shape. Small rooms. No ATM. Not close to anything but the airport. Buffets were also marginal. Bartender didn't know how to make a martini. Wine was priced well (as it is in most of the country). Nice staff but not, for the most part, very professional. Accessible rooms not great. The automatic flushing toilet was a problem for someone who is married to someone that is in the bathroom several times a night. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very helpful staff

Nov 15, 2024 Franziska2014 Zurich, Switzerland

I was very surprised how professional helpful and nice the staff in this hotel are. Especially one lady went out of her way and gave me good tipps. Sorry, I did not write down her name, but again: Thany you very much. They all made an effort to make my stay in this hotel a good one. Congrats on that! Pricewise: good value for your… Read more
I was very surprised how professional helpful and nice the staff in this hotel are. Especially one lady went out of her way and gave me good tipps. Sorry, I did not write down her name, but again: Thany you very much. They all made an effort to make my stay in this hotel a good one. Congrats on that! Pricewise: good value for your money. Dinner buffet and breakfast buffet ate available at a reasonable price. Read less
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Nov 6, 2024 594kaylenes Charleville, Australia

Check in was a drama with our earlier than expected arrival. One particular check in clerk not very friendly at all. The pool is full of mould (see pic). Don't expect to pay by cash without a run around trying to get change! Plus: very close to the airportand the room is nice.