Emerald Resort & Casino

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 5 restaurants and a full-service spa

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room

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

Apartment Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Wheelchair Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suites

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lodges

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Bush Lodge

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

Superior Bush Lodge

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

1 Bedroom Chalet

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Chalet

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

Wheelchair Accessible Chalet

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Vanderbijlpark

Emerald Resort & Casino places you next to Emerald Resort & Casino and Aquadome. This 78-room, 4-star hotel has a full-service spa, a casino, and a water park.

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 - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • DP de Villiers Stadium - 10 min drive - 7.3 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
  • ‪Steers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Mimmos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Horse & River - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Emerald Resort & Casino

Riverfront hotel with 5 restaurants and a full-service spa
Emerald Resort & Casino features a full-service spa, a casino, and a water park. There's free parking, as well as an airport shuttle for a fee (available on request). The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a conference center.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find LCD TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are also standard.
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 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 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

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

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 motorized 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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.
  • 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Emerald Resort & Casino provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Emerald Resort & Casino?

This hotel is located in Vanderbijlpark and just steps from Emerald Resort & Casino and Aquadome. You'll also find Stonehaven on Vaal and Vaal Mall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Emerald Resort & Casino?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, and couples treatments. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino feature a casino?

Yes, Emerald Resort & Casino has a casino and it includes 22 gaming tables, 430 slot machines, and a VIP room.

Is there an indoor pool at Emerald Resort & Casino?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Emerald Resort & Casino?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, 9 bars, and a garden-view restaurant.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Emerald Resort & Casino has 5 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Emerald Resort & Casino though service animals are welcome.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Emerald Resort & Casino?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Emerald Resort & Casino.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Emerald Resort & Casino.

Emerald Resort & Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 224 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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 traveler
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