Vaal University of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus - 4 min drive - 2.6 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 Pub and Grill - 3 min drive
Stonehaven on Vaal - 7 min drive
Giramundo - 3 min drive
The Horse And River - 5 min drive
Checkers - 3 min drive
About this property
Aark Guest Lodge
Upscale guesthouse in a shopping district
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Aark Guest Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Aark Guest Lodge offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Plasma TVs with digital channels
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
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
Smoke-free property
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
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
Aark Guest
Aark Guest Lodge Guesthouse
Aark Guest Lodge Vanderbijlpark
Aark Guest Lodge Guesthouse Vanderbijlpark
Frequently asked questions
Does Aark Guest Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Aark Guest Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Aark Guest Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Aark Guest Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Aark Guest Lodge?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Aark Guest Lodge located?
Situated in the entertainment district, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Aquadome and Emerald Resort & Casino. Vaal University of Technology and North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Aark Guest Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 30 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews
2 - Terrible
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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
10/10
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.
Stefan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
Precious time enjoyed the stay
Sandile
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
6/10
Check in staff very unfriendly.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
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.
Elmarie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
6/10
Very unfriendly.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10
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...
petri
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10
karl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
10/10
Very neat,freindly staff and very helpful.
Grant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10
The guesthouse was clean, landscape beautifully designed. Staff went extra mile for us by upgrading our room. Breakfast was devine thanks to the chef.
Lorraine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
10/10
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.
Mongezi
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
4/10
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
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.
GF
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
6/10
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...
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10
Was great!
Pablo
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
8/10
Op de doorreis van Krugerpark naar Bloemfontein een eenvoudige tussenstop gemaakt bij Aark Guest Lodge. Diner op t laatste moment mogelijk; dagmenu. Ontbijt ook prima. Kamer maakt een erg gedateerde indruk, maar nog steeds goed genoeg voor een doorreis overnachting
Frank
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
8/10
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.
Arthur
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
10/10
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!
Wayne
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
10/10
Graziosa guesthouse con giardino tropicale, bella atmosfera, nelle vicinanze casinò e parco giochi
Erina
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
8/10
louis
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
8/10
good
louis
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
We had a pleasant stay at the lodge and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Nthabiseng
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.