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Emerald Resort & Casino

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 5 restaurants

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Children's play area - indoor
Exterior
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
9 bars/lounges
Superior Bush Lodge | Indoor spa tub

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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777 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911
  • Place, Aquadome
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Resort & Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stonehaven on Vaal
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Apartment Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Wheelchair Accessible Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Wheelchair Accessible Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suites

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Lodges

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Bush Lodge | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Bush Lodge

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Bush Lodge

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

1 Bedroom Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

2 Bedroom Chalet

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Wheelchair Accessible Chalet

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Vanderbijlpark

On river.With a stay at this Vanderbijlpark hotel, you'll be steps from Emerald Resort & Casino and Aquadome. North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus and Vaal University of Technology are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Aquadome - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vaal University of Technology - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Vaal Mall - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gas Monkey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silverado Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Horse & River - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Mimmos - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Emerald Resort & Casino

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 5 restaurants
Emerald Resort & Casino offers its guests a full-service spa, a water park (surcharge), and a waterslide. There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 9 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A casino, an outdoor pool, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Emerald Resort & Casino. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a shopping center shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 4-star Vanderbijlpark hotel is smoke free.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 9 bars or lounges
  • Casino
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
Emerald Resort & Casino offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open select days.

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Riverside Sun
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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 18 reviews
$132 nightly
The price is $132
May 15 - May 16
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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

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
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water park
  • Water skiing
  • Waterslide

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 120 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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 Emerald Resort & Casino to the airport?

Emerald Resort & Casino is 56.9 mi (75-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 Emerald Resort & Casino?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Resort & Casino on May 14, 2026 start from $64, 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 Emerald Resort & Casino have an airport shuttle?

Emerald Resort & Casino offers an airport shuttle on request for a charge.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Emerald Resort & Casino, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 120 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Emerald Resort & Casino?

During your stay you can enjoy the onsite casino, featuring 430 slot machines and 22 gaming tables.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Emerald Resort & Casino?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino have a pool?

Emerald Resort & Casino features an outdoor pool.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino have a restaurant?

There are 5 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, garden views, and happy hour.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, facials, and hot stone massages.

How close is Emerald Resort & Casino to downtown Vanderbijlpark?

Emerald Resort & Casino is 4.1 mi away from Vanderbijlpark.

Emerald Resort & Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 229 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a mixed review from me. We have been treated extremely well. We were in one of the bush lodges. At R3000 per night, one can surely expect an excellent property in excellent condition. This is not the case. The house was spacious and cleaned daily, and the pots, cutlery etc. were in excellent condition, but the furniture... just the complete opposite. In desperate need of an update. The bed was very comfortable, but the shower had mould in it. The tap in the kitchen, not working properly. Lamp in sitting room falling apart. Curtains need to be fixed. Duvets in spare room need replacing. Table outside falling apart. Not good enough for a top rated facility.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect and clean. They had a bit of a problem with the door. Not locking. But sorted it out instantly. Very friendly staff. My husband & I had the wheelchair room. Was perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ockert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel served all my requirements
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good but just mosquitos at night.Maybe this time of the year.Overall the chalets were good but aircondition wasnt working in chale no.61.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elzabe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff at Bush lodges, not so much at the casino, service for drinks at the bar- waited very, very long for service and left to the prive. Food in the prive waited very long for "toasted cheese and tomato", almost an hour. Did not make use of breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was cleaned daily by friendly staff. Facilities were great too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaobidiwe Merriam

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

Excellent service

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Morena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ockert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my privateness and the stay, the speedbumps is a bit of a pain
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rudo Thrish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine and the lady by the reception who is well curved ,dark in complexion she is to keep ,lovely person and the guy who helped us with moving from another house after we noticed few things needed to be sorted and we got anofher in few minutes Thanks to the team
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Your front desk staff is badly trained and dont have a clue what is going on in the hotel booking system. This includes your front desk manager as even she did not know which rooms are available and which is not. the excuse was. We dont know which rooms are cancelled and which are not. That tells me they dont have access or they dont care or they dont want to do the effort. So I was told the hotel is fully booked. Then when I showed them on line it is not and that I can book a room, then all of a sudden there was a room available
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value

Good value. Good size rooms, clean and fresh bedding. Good breakfast but dinner service very slow. Lots of activities nearby, nice pool and spa service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Topi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sibonakaliso

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The money is expensive for sleeping only.....if they were breakfast and other entertainment then would've understand
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lehlohonolo

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

Great place for getaway

Great looking hotel room. Breakfast was great. Only issue was we got twin beds and I booked a queen bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025