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Emerald Resort & Casino

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 5 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Indoor spa tub
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Water park

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service

Room options

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Superior Bush Lodge

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 Bedroom Lodge

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedrooms Lodge

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Apartment Room, 1 Queen bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Chalet River Resort

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 Bedroom Chalet River Resort

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Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite Room, 1 King bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Wheelchair Accessible Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Wheelchair Accessible Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
777 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911

What's nearby

  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aquadome - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Vaal University of Technology - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Vaal Mall - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gas Monkey Pub and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stonehaven on Vaal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Giramundo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Horse And River - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Emerald Resort & Casino

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
At Emerald Resort & Casino, you can look forward to a casino, a bowling alley and game and wildlife viewing. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 430 slot machines, 22 casino gaming tables and a casino VIP room. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment and a hot stone massage at the on-site spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and international cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking, rowing/canoeing and volleyball. Guests can also expect to find a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and mini golf.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free casino shuttle and a safari
  • Extended parking, access to a nearby health club and a water park (surcharge)
Room features
All 78 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as safes and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • 9 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Breeze Restaurant
  • Chop Chop Wok
  • High Stakes Restaurant
  • Sports Bar
  • Wimpy

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 July to 5 August:
  • Water park

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.
Cots (infant 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:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 200 for adults and from ZAR 120 for children
  • Towels fee: ZAR 0 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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 Emerald Resort & Casino have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Emerald Resort & Casino pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Emerald Resort & Casino located?

This family-friendly Vanderbijlpark hotel is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Resort & Casino and Aquadome. Vaal University of Technology and North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Emerald Resort & Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 196 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elzabe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable and value for money!
Value for money, spacious, neat and clean. Always enjoy the stay as it is situated close to all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avril

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely, we had lovely time, the children loved the Aqua Dome, however I feel that entry fee for residents should be exempt and not pay for the Aqua Dome, the animal farm was very nice. The Place overall is very nice. The receptionist Fifi was very very helpful. All the staff are respectful and very helpful, the come and clean everyday, which is a nice break for us when on holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tersia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Fabricio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Other than a so-so shower, absolutely fantastic!
Fantastic stay. Highly recommended, especially for the price. Only thing is the shower is one of these where you can't close it all the way, so the bathroom floor tends to get wet, and the taps are a bit finicky. The shower head is also not great. But other than the shower, really nice, neat, comfortable little chalet, with air con, tv, braai, full kitchen ,wi-fi, and enough to do to keep the family busy for a good 3 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keeran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing stay. Great facilities. Super friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thrishen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Loads of potential
I would say the hotel is satisfactory and in definite need of an upgrade. The bedding and bed were awesome but the walls, decor, furniture all need updating. The aircon is loud and noisy and the hotel should perhaps in solar etc. as the aircon does not work when there is load shedding. A lot of the TV channels did not have sound, and the shower door did not close. I think for the price you pay, you can expect more. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience 10/10
The staff were really Helpful especially Kele who assisted me in switching rooms. It’s rare to have get service of such a high standard these days. Staff are highly professional and very friendly ensuring a pleasant experience all round. 10/10 I would definitely recommend staying at emerald hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Portia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
It was an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALEXIA

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
What a wonderful experience! Would highly recommend. Staff at the Hotel were amazingly friendly and professional. From Reception to room service to breakfast staff just outstanding!! The Auqua Dome was VERY disappointing. The staff open when they want to. Literally an hour after the board signs says and online times. The only slide is not always open as the life guard wants to chat to his friends so closes and opens at random. If you ask him to use the slide he will tell you in 20 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Keagan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tumelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pumza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pl
It was the best my kids loved everything
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nommie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Hendrik

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

bernerd

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Major

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reconnect with nature
I understand that those are old designed chalets, but they need to be kept in good condition. The interior infrastructure seem to be dilapidated and not taken care of. The sheets are clean but not up to the standard I had expected for such a place. Be that as it may, I enjoyed my stay and it allowed me to reconnect with the nature.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Raeesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Emerald Resort Units need a few more basic items
The accommodation should atleast cater for a place to hang wet washing since the Aquadome is one of the main features Also just basic items in the unit, there is no broom or mop so after housekeeping cleans if the place gets dirty, you dont have anything to clean up with. Water from shower comes out right till the kitchen floor and nothing available to mop it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023