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Emerald Resort & Casino

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

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Exterior
Mini-golf
9 bars/lounges
Children's play area - indoor
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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1 Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Vanderbijlpark

On river.You'll be steps from Emerald Resort & Casino and within a 10-minute walk of Aquadome. Vaal University of Technology and North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Aquadome - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vaal University of Technology - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Vaal Mall - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gas Monkey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silverado Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Mimmos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪M-Cafe - ‬6 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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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
  • Towels fee: ZAR 0 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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
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. 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 (72-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 Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Resort & Casino on Dec 11, 2025 start from $67.49, excluding 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 facials, hot stone massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Emerald Resort & Casino to downtown Vanderbijlpark?

Emerald Resort & Casino is 4 mi away from Vanderbijlpark.