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Aark Guest Lodge

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Vanderbijlpark guest house

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Outdoor pool
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7 Groendoring Street, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911
  • Place, Aquadome
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Resort & Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stonehaven on Vaal
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Springbok

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Impala

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Gemsbok

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Kudu

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Zebra

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Kameelperd | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Kameelperd

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Olifant | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Olifant

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Leeu

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Buffel

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Renoster

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luiperd

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Visarend

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Duif

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Flamink

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Fisher

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Hoep-Hoep

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bloukrans

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Vanderbijlpark

In shopping district.You'll find Aquadome and Emerald Resort & Casino within a 15-minute walk of this Vanderbijlpark guesthouse. Vaal University of Technology and North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aquadome - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Maccauvlei Golf Club - 17 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gas Monkey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horse & River - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Mimmos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aark Guest Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Vanderbijlpark guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Aark Guest Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Vanderbijlpark guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Aark Guest Lodge offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Aark Guest Lodge to the airport?

Aark Guest Lodge is 55.3 mi (68-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aark Guest Lodge?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aark Guest Lodge on Jun 12, 2026 start from $68, 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.

Does Aark Guest Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aark Guest Lodge.

Does Aark Guest Lodge offer free breakfast?

Aark Guest Lodge offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Aark Guest Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Emerald Resort & Casino (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Aark Guest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Aark Guest Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Aark Guest Lodge have a pool?

Aark Guest Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Aark Guest Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Aark Guest Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Aark Guest Lodge to downtown Vanderbijlpark?

Aark Guest Lodge is 3.8 mi away from Vanderbijlpark.

Aark Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sandile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Precious time enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding service

Had a pleasant experience at the Aark Guesthouse. Aletta at the front desk was so accommodating and helpful. Really had a great experience from the moment we checked in to the moment we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Doreen from SSEM business trip.

It was excellent, Great welcome, clean and welcoming room. Thanks a lot the service was good. I wouldn't mind to refer a friend or come back with my family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

petri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, beutiful and quiet. Been there many weeks during the years. Only thing what needs to be improved is coffee. That light brown substance is not coffee...
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff very unfriendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very unfriendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Gasthaus mit sehr netten Personal. Das Essen war sehr gut. Für den Pool war es mir zu kalt aber er sieht sehr schön aus.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neat and clean.

Very neat,freindly staff and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in the making

The guesthouse was clean, landscape beautifully designed. Staff went extra mile for us by upgrading our room. Breakfast was devine thanks to the chef.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mongezi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, and stylish.. and comfortable. It was tranquil. If they had room service, it would have been literally a heavenly stay lol.. it was awesome, honestly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nico

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Terrible housekeeping

Room had a foul smell, stains on sink, breakfast was terrible asked for an omelette with cheese and tomato filling, got an omelette with avocado. The garden was beautiful and a breath of fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Umitika

音に敏感な人は朝の鳥の鳴き声で寝られないと思います。早起きで、自然が好き、鳥の鳴き声で目を覚ましたい人にはいいかもしれません。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

GF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesomeness

Enjoyable stay in a neat and tidy room. The staff are friendly and helpful. Attending to your every need. The home cooked meals smells divine and next time I will make sure that I book a meal. The garden is so beautiful and the bonsai trees are a very attractive feature.
The pool gets sun all day long and the water 💦 is beautiful to cool 😎 off on a hot day
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place and good location but do not take breakfast if you want to be in time after breakfast. First come, first served principle should be followed but when we arrived first we were served last after 1 hour and 20 minutes waiting.No apologies, no explanations, no coffee...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Goed voor een tussenstop als je op doorreis bent

Op de doorreis van Krugerpark naar Bloemfontein een eenvoudige tussenstop gemaakt bij Aark Guest Lodge. Diner op t laatste moment mogelijk; dagmenu. Ontbijt ook prima. Kamer maakt een erg gedateerde indruk, maar nog steeds goed genoeg voor een doorreis overnachting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I didn't sign up for the Aark!

The theme is attractive and well developed. Management needs to remember that customers are paying to stay at the hotel. A less strict approach will serve them well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

This was the best South Africa guest house we have stayed in. The staff was superb, the food was outstanding, and the room was phenomenal...excellent experience! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Graziosa guesthouse con giardino tropicale, bella atmosfera, nelle vicinanze casinò e parco giochi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nthabiseng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and guest- friendly

We had a pleasant stay at the lodge and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mothusi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

the staff was friendly and welcoming. the room was spakling clean with a complimentary cherry. I wil definatley visit these vacilities again.
Verified

8/10 Good

JEAN MARC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

trés joli guest house

Chambres trés calmes, bon service, une trés bonne adresse pour se relaxer le soir aprés le travail
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A recommander

Une trés bonne destination pour visiter les parcs nationaux de l'Afrique du Sud. De plus cette guest house est vraiment trés confortable
Verified

8/10 Good

Prof Hetisani Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025