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Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy convenient luxury at this airport hotel where The Warehouse Restaurant serves delicious meals and refreshing cocktails throughout the day

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Located in the business district, Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport offers a complimentary shuttle to the terminal. The 24-hour front desk ensures smooth arrivals, while the outdoor pool and garden provide relaxation after breakfast at The Warehouse Restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

In the city centre and near a metro station, Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport is in an area with good airport proximity. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Wild Waters - Boksburg and Windybrow Centre for the Arts are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kempton Park travel guide
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Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1627

What's nearby

  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall
    1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino
    2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Arwyp Medical Centre
    2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Festival Mall
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Montecasino
    24 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station
    17 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station
    21 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Airport Craft Brewers
    13 min drive
  • Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch
    6 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean
    14 min drive
  • Diner
    11 min drive
  • Yolo
    5 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Upscale hotel in the business district, remodelled in 2024
At Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport, you can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The Warehouse Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a bus station shuttle and a lift
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 213 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and free tea bags/instant coffee

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 11 PM at scheduled times
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 105 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Warehouse Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (9,009 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 235 for adults and from ZAR 105 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport on 3 Apr 2026 start from NZ$140, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 4:00 AM to 11 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport located?

Located in the heart of Kempton Park, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Arwyp Medical Centre, Kempton Park Golf Club and Festival Mall. Emperors Palace Casino is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Rhodesfield Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tavonga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location close to the airport for a long layover + free shuttle to the airport and back to the hotel made it easy to get around.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were courteous, patient and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is fine for an airport hotel, food is fine, room was clean and was convenient to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel offer convenient shuttle from and to airport everything 30 min and staff are very friendly and helpful. Great food and very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nqaba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good stay well located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle was good, we enjoyed dinner, staff were all pleasant and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to JNB, frequent shuttles with friendly drivers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, friendly staff, beautiful surroundings good food, and wonderful cocktails by the pool in the afternoon. Right next to the airport, you can actually see the planes. Would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel for overnight stay close to the airport. Efficient shuttle service. Extensive buffet breakfast and a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean-Marc

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Paint scuffs on walls, general grubiness in the room, door latch broken off. Bed was clean and comfortable. Food and staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were attentive and very helpful and cheerful. The room was lovely. Just what we needed after a long flight. I wish we'd had more time to sit by the beautiful pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a great place to arrive and rest after a long journey. Good place to get into local time zone if you come from far away. Modest and comfortable rooms. Quiet sleep in spite of being near the airport. Good shuttle service. Food availability is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was an easy walk from the airport where we overnighted before catching our flight to Zambia. The bar was friendly and the bartender was punctual.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good transfer service too and from the airport and the hotel had all the facilities you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michiel

Very late check-in and very early check-out. Ideal hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal hotel for an overnight stay near Joburg airport. Regular and reliable free shuttle every half an hour to the airport which is 5/10 mins away. Good restaurant and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and follow up
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Great place to stay near the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MARYNA

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient for airport travellers Shuttle very well run Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and diner at restaurant was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025