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Emerald Resort & Casino

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

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Emerald Resort & Casino

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

Overview of Emerald Resort & Casino

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
777 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911
  • Popular LocationEmerald Resort & Casino2 min walk
  • Popular LocationStonehaven on Vaal8 min drive
  • Popular LocationVaal Mall8 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)71 min drive

Room options

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

2 Bedroom Lodge

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

1 Bedroom Lodge

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe 2 bedroom Chalet | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe 2 bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Private kitchenette

Chalet, 2 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Private kitchenette

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe 1 Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe interleading 2 Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Interleading 1 Bedroom Chalet | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Interleading 1 Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Family Chalet

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Hotel Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Guest Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Guest Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Hotel Family room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Deluxe Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Private kitchenette

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms (Free Standing)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Private kitchenette

Chalet, 1 Bedroom (Free Standing)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private kitchenette

Chalet (Family Rooms)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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per night
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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • 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

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 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

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 hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • 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–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
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

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 Safari Hotel Vanderbijlpark
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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 Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Resort & Casino on May 6, 2024 start from $33.49, 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 deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Emerald Resort & Casino to downtown Vanderbijlpark?

Emerald Resort & Casino is 4 mi away from Vanderbijlpark.

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 traveler, Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nommie

Traveled 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 traveler
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