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Aark Guest Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Vanderbijlpark with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Vanderbijlpark

Aark Guest Lodge places you within a leisurely stroll of Aquadome and Emerald Resort & Casino. This 4-star guesthouse has 17 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Aquadome - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vaal University of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Vaal Mall - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gas Monkey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silverado Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Mimmos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪M-Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aark Guest Lodge

Guesthouse in Vanderbijlpark with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
At Aark Guest Lodge, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a meeting room, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Plasma TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Balconies or patios, sitting areas, and refrigerators are also available.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with digital channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Aark Guest Lodge Vanderbijlpark
Aark Guest Lodge
Aark Guest Vanderbijlpark
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Aark Guest Lodge Guesthouse
Aark Guest Lodge Vanderbijlpark
Aark Guest Lodge Guesthouse Vanderbijlpark

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Aark Guest Lodge?

Aark Guest Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Aark Guest Lodge?

This guesthouse is located in Vanderbijlpark, a short 11-minute walk from Aquadome and also 14 minutes on foot from Emerald Resort & Casino. You'll also find Stonehaven on Vaal and Vaal Mall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Aark Guest Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Aark Guest Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Aark Guest Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Aark Guest Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Aark Guest Lodge good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Aark Guest Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Aark Guest Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Aark Guest Lodge serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Aark Guest Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Aark Guest Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Aark Guest Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Aark Guest Lodge?

Yes, every accommodation at Aark Guest Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Aark Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Prof Hetisani Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MW

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

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

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

8/10 Good

Sandile

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Precious time enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

karl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mongezi, Vereeniging

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

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

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

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

8/10 Good

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

louis

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.

8/10 Good

petri

Traveled with partner
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...

6/10 Okay

Umitika, 鎌倉

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business 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

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