Protea Hotel Transit O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg, South Africa): See 33 Reviews and 23 Photos

Address: Exclusively for Guests in International Transit | Terminal A, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg 1627, South Africa

Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Johannesburg

Amenities:

Free High-Speed Internet

Hotel Style:

Ranked #27 of 57 hotels in Johannesburg

Price range (per night): RM651 - 762

Hotel Class:4 star (4*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROTEA HOTEL TRANSIT O.R. TAMBO AIRPORT IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR GUESTS IN INTERNATIONAL TRANSIT. Protea Hotel Transit O.R. Tambo Airport - A Classical African Experience for transient travellers. The Protea Hotel Transit O.R. Tambo Airport, situated behind Immigrations inside international departures at OR Tambo International Airport, offers a welcome opportunity for transient travellers to rejuvenate between international flights. As the only hotel in this location, we offer the utmost convenience to all international travellers in transit – catering to your specific needs. Be it a refreshing shower or a quick nap on our comfortable beds before you board your next long flight; Protea Hotel Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the perfect choice for you! The classic and modern Protea Hotel Transit O.R. Tambo Airport ensures that you receive fast, efficient and friendly service, from express check in to check out. Our location also offers you the opportunity to roam the wide selection of retail shops and restaurants should you have the time. We have taken every measure to ensure that your stay with us is as convenient and enjoyable as possible. ... more less

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Alicia Marie C

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Senior Contributor

22 reviews

17 hotel reviews

Reviews in 14 cities

23 helpful votes

“Should have booked in Advance, but Good Experience!”

Reviewed 23 March 2013

I had a overnight layover in the airport, and somehow decided I'd be fine just wandering around the airport the entire time (that was not the case, as the airline wouldn't check my luggage in until the next day). I also thought people in official airport outfits were official airport people. They were not. I had a lot of jet... More

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Dear Alicia C We appreciate your positive feedback and recommendations of our hotel after your recent stay at Protea Hotel Transit OR Tambo Airport. I am thrilled to hear that you received the fast and efficient service that you required from our STAFF and I will be sure to commend them on their efforts. The nearby restaurants do offer variety... More

Marco20009

Amman, Jordan

24 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

18 helpful votes

“Exactly what I needed in a transit hotel”

The Protea at JNB is exactly what i want in a transit hotel: walk from the plane to the hotel (no endless shuttle-bus wait), quiet room, decent room service, departure lounge shops and restaurants are a few steps away, The room was clean, the water pressure good, and the check-in/check-out process very smooth. This is not a tourist hotel so... More

Dear Marco20009 Thank you for your words of recommendation that you mentioned on Trip Advisor after your recent stay at Protea Hotel Transit OR Tambo International Airport. We are delighted to receive your compliments and we will certainly congratulate the STAFF. Your description of our convenient location, efficient service and sufficient nearby facilities is exactly what we pride ourselves on... More

Spinksy67

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“It is not an "oasis for travelers"”

Reviewed 20 March 2013

Hotel is nothing like it is presented "oasis for travelers" . I have stayed at the Protea hotels before and had pleasant experience. But this transit hotel is terrible. No mini bar, poor quality TV and the he rooms are like dog box with no window. I had a 9 hr stay over and should have gone elsewhere. There was... More

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Dear Spinksy67 Thank you for posting a review on TripAdvisor and bringing your concerns to our attention. Due to the nature of our location, we pride ourselves on offering quality rooms for GUESTS in transit to freshen up and get some well-deserved rest. There are a wide variety of restaurants in the Airport itself, which are all within minutes’ walk.... More

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engy a

Cairo, Egypt

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20 reviews

20 hotel reviews

Reviews in 19 cities

6 helpful votes

“very convienent locationwise, service needs to be enhanced on peak times”

Reviewed 2 December 2012

A lovely transit hotel, great rooms ( a bit less quality thou than other protea hotels though), very convenient if you are on transit , however I have to say that last time it look me more than an hour to check in, there were more than 20 people and only one person checking everyone in! It would have been... More

Dear engy a Welcome back to the Johannesburg and thank you for visiting Protea Hotel Transit OR Tambo Airport. Your comments regarding the check-in process are very concerning to hear as this is not the standard that we are usually proud to offer. Please be assured that I will be addressing the issues raised with TEAM. I look forward to... More

DavideBali

Sanur, Indonesia

29 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

“Very good transit hotel”

Reviewed 1 December 2012

I use to stay every 2 months when travelling back home. My connection flight is over 16 hours and I have to spend the night there. Rooms are big and clean, bed is very comfortable, staff is very helpful and nice (it depends how you treat them of course). 100 MB of internet traffic for free is always well accepted,... More

Dear DavideBali Thank you for your continuous support of Protea Hotel Transit OR Tambo Airport. Offering friendly and efficient hospitality is of high importance to us. We also understand the importance of getting some rest before departing for the next leg of your travels. I am happy that your room and bed was to your liking. We hope to see... More

rodgs

brisbane

27 reviews

Reviews in 21 cities

9 helpful votes

“A little peace”

Reviewed 23 November 2012

Clean and comfortable. We had a 6 hour stopover in j'berg and staying there for about 5 hours certainly beat walking around the terminal for that time. The bed was comfortable and the shower was large and inviting. Highly recomended

Dear rodgs Thank you for your words of recommendation that you mentioned on Trip Advisor after your recent stay at Protea Hotel Transit O R Tambo International Airport. We are glad that we were able to offer you some comfort during your recent stopover in Johannesburg and I will be sure to congratulate the TEAM on their efforts. I hope... More

2010_Travelers

Charlotte, North Carolina

17 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

22 helpful votes

“Nice Way To Avoid The Hassles Of Off Airport Hotel Transfers, Check-In”

Reviewed 13 October 2012

The JNB Protea Transient Hotel was a great option to avoid the hassles of being transferred to an offsite hotel and back the next morning. You also avoid all the hassles of checking back in at the airport, dealing with checked baggage, customs, security, etc. when you have a connecting flight the next day. The hotel was more expensive, but... More

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Dear 2010Travelers Thank you for posting such a fantastic review on TripAdvisor. Your time taken to point out all of the positive aspects of Protea Hotel Transit, from the convenient location to the room, is appreciated. We are glad that you enjoyed your trip to Southern Africa and hope that you had a safe trip back to the United States.... More

Robert H

Barnegat, New Jersey

35 reviews

Reviews in 20 cities

25 helpful votes

“WI-FI is a stingy mystery”

Reviewed 4 October 2012

This is a nice hotel, definitely a 4 star accommodation, but like all Protea Hotels in which I stayed the Wi-Fi service is extremely difficult to access, especially for persons using Apple products. Angry customers were lined up at the reception desk seeking new daily passwords, trying to log on, and discovering that if they did not log out immediately... More

Dear Robert H, Thank you for taking the time to review Protea Hotel Transit during your most recent stay at the hotel. We do appreciate your most valuable feedback. We have been experiencing signal issues within our hotel, but can assure you that this has been taken up with our service provider that services the entire O R Tambo International... More

mapagr

Gaborone, Botswana

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62 reviews

40 hotel reviews

Reviews in 27 cities

33 helpful votes

“Wonderfully convenient and utterly terrible hotel”

Reviewed 23 August 2012

The one significant positive for this hotel: not being required to leave the Johannesburg airport. This is not a minor point. Johannesburg can be a mess, and for certain travelers, it can be dangerous. You don't need to collect your bags: just check them through to your final destination (and let the baggage handlers at JNB pilfer them) and kick... More

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Dear Mapagr, Thank you for your review on Trip Advisor for your recent stay at Protea Hotel Transit. Such reviews are extremely helpful in order to assist us with were we are going right and most importantly were we are going wrong. The service level that you have experienced from our Front Desk STAFF is certainly not Protea Hotel Transit’s... More

PimlicoGrid

London

12 reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

“So worth it!”

Reviewed 28 July 2012

After a long flight from Sydney, this was a welcome, wonderfully comfortable break, before a flight to Namibia the next day. The hotel is just after the transit connection security checks, and so you have access to all the airport's shops and cafes/bars/restaurants (the hotel does not have a restaurant) directly from the hotel. The shower is wonderful, the bed... More

Thank you for your words of recommendation on Trip Advisor after your recent stay at Protea Hotel Transit O R Tambo International Airport. We are delighted to receive your compliments and we will certainly congratulate the STAFF. It was our pleasure to accommodate you, and your interest and loyalty are truly invaluable to us. We look forward to welcoming you... More

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