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Emerald Resort & Casino

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Superior Bush Lodge | Indoor spa tub
Mini-golf
Children’s play area – indoor
9 bars/lounges

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, Vaal University of Technology
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonehaven on Vaal
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Apartment Room, 1 Queen bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Apartment Room, 1 Queen bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Wheelchair Accessible Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Wheelchair Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Room, 1 King bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite Room, 1 King bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

1 Bedroom Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedrooms Lodge | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

2 Bedrooms Lodge

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Bush Lodge

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

1 Bedroom Chalet River Resort

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

2 Bedroom Chalet River Resort

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Wheelchair Accessible Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Emerald Resort & Casino

Riverside hotel with 5 restaurants and full-service spa
Along with 5 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and a casino. Free self parking, a free casino shuttle and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a water park (surcharge), an outdoor pool and 9 bars/lounges are on-site.
Emerald Resort & Casino offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a water park (surcharge). In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children aged under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site 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 selected days.
During your stay at Emerald Resort & Casino, you're just a quick walk from Emerald Resort & Casino. Enjoy features like free self-parking, a free manager's reception and a free casino shuttle.
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at High Stakes Restaurant, one of the property's 5 restaurants and 9 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park with a waterslide or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with facials, body treatments or hot stone massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room, a sauna and mini golf
  • Steps from Emerald Resort & Casino and 10 minutes on foot from Aquadome
  • Free casino shuttle service
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/cafΘ. 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 centre 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 centre shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 4-star Vanderbijlpark hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
High Stakes Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner.
Breeze Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Sports Bar – This theme restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Wimpy – This family restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Chop Chop Wok – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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

Restaurants on site

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

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 motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water park
  • Water skiing
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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 25 July to 5 August:
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately ZAR 200 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Emerald Resort & Casino offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Emerald Resort & Casino Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rudo Thrish

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hennie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elzabe

Business traveller
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

Avril

Travelled with family and small children
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

Tersia

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

8/10 Good

Fabricio

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Keeran

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024