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Emerald Resort & Casino

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 5 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Room | Living area | LCD TV
Exterior
Indoor spa tub
Water park

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
The current price is AED 160
AED 187 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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Superior Bush Lodge

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Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Lodges

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Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

2 Bedroom Bush Lodge

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Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer

Apartment Room

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Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

2 Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

1 Bedroom Chalet

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Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Suites | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Suites

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Wheelchair Accessible Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Wheelchair Accessible Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
777 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911

What's nearby

  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vaal University of Technology - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Vaal Mall - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 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 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 onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, boat tours, and hiking/biking. 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, sun loungers, 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 offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • 5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 9 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Bowling alley
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Volleyball
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • High pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 22 casino gaming tables
  • 430 casino slot machines
  • Casino
  • Casino VIP room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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 at the property
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 July 25 to August 5:
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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: approximately ZAR 200 for adults and 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 elevators
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 organization.

Property is also known as

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

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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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Emerald Resort & Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 202 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

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

Keeran

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

10/10 Excellent

Praise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Emarald delicious brekky
I really enjoyed the breakfast that we were served, its honestly the one main thing that stood out for me.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Avril

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

Pumza

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrineth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful
The place waz clean and relaxing. Rooms spacious. There were ample plates etc,which was impressive. The stove worked well. Staff was welcoming and there was a shop on site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrineth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is beautiful. I liked the welcoming and how they called to check if everything is fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Fabricio

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

6/10 Okay

mark jansen van vuren

Liked: Staff & service
Renovation
The room was clean, but its been used to the extent that it need renovation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Major

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting state of the Chalet's in the resort.
The Chalet was in a poor state. The lounge furniture was dirty, kitchen cabinets broken, curtains were torn on the rails. Overall state was that of a building that the owner was neglected. Cant believe they expect someone to pay and stay in a Chalet!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALEXIA

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

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

6/10 Okay

Raeesa

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

10/10 Excellent

Tersia

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

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Keagan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene

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

2/10 Terrible

Shane

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

10/10 Excellent

Nommie

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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