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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

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.

Popular amenities

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

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Olifant

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About the neighborhood

Located in Vanderbijlpark, Aark Guest Lodge is in the entertainment district. Ster-Kinekor Vall Mall and Meyerton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Vaal Mall and Bloukraans Centre. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Vanderbijlpark travel guide
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7 Groendoring Street, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911

What's nearby

  • Aquadome
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Emerald Resort & Casino
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Vaal Mall
    7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Stonehaven on Vaal
    7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Portuguese Club
    5 min drive
  • Gas Monkey
    3 min drive
  • Steers
    3 min drive
  • Black Forest Grill
    3 min drive
  • Wimpy
    3 min drive

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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
  • 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 satellite 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aark Guest Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Precious time enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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...
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Gasthaus mit sehr netten Personal. Das Essen war sehr gut. Für den Pool war es mir zu kalt aber er sieht sehr schön aus.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Goed voor een tussenstop als je op doorreis bent

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Graziosa guesthouse con giardino tropicale, bella atmosfera, nelle vicinanze casinò e parco giochi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

trés joli guest house

Chambres trés calmes, bon service, une trés bonne adresse pour se relaxer le soir aprés le travail
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A recommander

Une trés bonne destination pour visiter les parcs nationaux de l'Afrique du Sud. De plus cette guest house est vraiment trés confortable
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025