Feeling the love in Joburg? Protea Hotel Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton and The Bull Run restaurant treat lovebirds to a Valentine’s Day staycation (valid until Sun, Dec 17, 2025) and a meal out (Fri, Feb 14 – Sun, Feb 16, 2025), with an edgy twist. 

Despite its location in a bustling business district, Sandton's oldest hotel Protea Hotel Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton has a countryside feel, with 330 rooms spread over two leafy low-rise courtyards, each with a swimming pool and gardens at their centre. The hotel restaurant, The Bull Run is famous for its succulent steaks, expert service, curated wines by a sommelier, and stylish interiors. For Valentine's Day (Fri, Feb 14, 2025), the hotel is offering couples a revved-up romantic escape and an intimate meal.

REVVED-UP ROMANCE AT THE BULL RUN
The Valentine's weekend special at The Bull Run is valid from Fri, Feb 14 – Sun, Feb 16. Start your evening on a sparkling note with a complimentary glass of Pongrácz. From there, indulge in your choice of two decadent set menus, accompanied by live entertainment to set the mood. If you're feeling cheeky, try out the kissing booth or up the ante at the proposal pod. The theme? Ride-or-die or biker core. Your raciest leather and boots won't be out of place. Email info@thebullrun.co.za or make a booking via Dineplan.

DREAMY COUPLE'S STAY AT PROTEA HOTEL BALALAIKA
Those seeking a staycation at Protea Hotel Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton have all year to make use of this offer, which runs until Sun, Dec 17, and is a perfect accompaniment to a Valentine's weekend meal out. The stay includes a bottle of sparkling wine, a box of chocolates, and a romantic turndown service. You have the option of booking a room only stay with code ZJ7 or bed and breakfast with code LVU, to let the love linger a little longer. For Valentine's weekend, decorations in the lobby complete the picture: less biker-chic, more Amalfi Coast scooter ride. Make your reservation here.