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Emerald Resort & Casino
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel with 5 restaurants and full-service spa
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Emerald Resort & Casino

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reception

Overview of Emerald Resort & Casino

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
777 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911
  • Popular LocationEmerald Resort & Casino2 min walk
  • Popular LocationVaal University of Technology7 min drive
  • Popular LocationStonehaven on Vaal8 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)71 min drive
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Room options

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2 Bedroom Lodge

2 Bedroom Lodge

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Lodge

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Chalet

Deluxe Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Private kitchenette

Chalet, 2 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Private kitchenette

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Deluxe Chalet, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Deluxe Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Living area

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Chalet

Deluxe Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Deluxe Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Hotel Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Twin Guest Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Guest Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Hotel Family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Living area

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Private kitchenette

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms (Free Standing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Chalet, 1 Bedroom (Free Standing)

Private kitchenette

Chalet, 1 Bedroom (Free Standing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private kitchenette

Chalet (Family Rooms)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Vanderbijlpark

Located in Vanderbijlpark, Emerald Resort & Casino is in the suburbs and on a river. Shoppers can check out Vaal Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve and Stonehaven on Vaal. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquadome, or check out an event or a game at DP de Villiers Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 2 min walk
  • Vaal University of Technology - 7 min drive
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 8 min drive
  • North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus - 8 min drive
  • Vaal Mall - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • M-cafe vanderbijlpark - 6 min drive
  • Silverado Spur Steak Ranch - 5 min drive
  • Kapitos - 6 min drive
  • The Horse And River - 6 min drive
  • Pukka Indian Cuisine - 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 22 casino gaming tables, a casino VIP room and 430 slot machines. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure and a facial 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 rowing/canoeing, volleyball and boat tours. 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, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and access to a nearby health club
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:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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–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

Things to do

  • 22 gaming tables
  • 430 slot machines
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Bowling alley
  • Casino
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water park
  • Water skiing
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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

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
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

EMERALD SAFARI RESORT & CASINO Vanderbijlpark
Emerald Resort Casino Vanderbijlpark
Emerald Resort Casino
Emerald Casino Vanderbijlpark
Emerald Safari Hotel Vanderbijlpark
Emerald Resort & Casino Hotel
Emerald Safari Hotel Vanderbijlpark
Emerald Resort & Casino Vanderbijlpark
Emerald Resort & Casino Hotel Vanderbijlpark

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Resort & Casino have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald Resort & Casino?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Resort & Casino on 30 Apr 2024 start from NZ$66.84, 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 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 the riverfront, 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. 76 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 193 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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