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Emerald Resort & Casino

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

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Exterior
Children's play area - indoor
Mini-golf
Superior Bush Lodge | Indoor spa tub
9 bars/lounges
The Emerald Resort & Casino sits riverside with activities from water skiing to rock climbing. Visitors can book hot stone massages and facials at the spa while children play mini golf. The daily manager's reception takes place on the terrace.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool

Room options

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Wheelchair Accessible Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suites | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suites

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Lodges

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Bush Lodge | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Bush Lodge

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Bush Lodge

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

1 Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

2 Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Wheelchair Accessible Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
777 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911

What's nearby

  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vaal University of Technology - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Vaal Mall - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gas Monkey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silverado Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Horse & River - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Mimmos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Emerald Resort & Casino

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
At Emerald Resort & Casino, you can look forward to a casino, a bowling alley, and game and wildlife viewing. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 430 slot machines, 22 casino gaming tables, and a casino VIP room. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking, rowing/canoeing, and volleyball. Guests can also expect to find a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and mini golf.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free casino shuttle, and a safari
  • Extended parking, access to a nearby health club, and a water park (surcharge)
Room features
All 78 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Does Emerald Resort & Casino have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Emerald Resort & Casino pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Emerald Resort & Casino provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Emerald Resort & Casino located?

This family-friendly Vanderbijlpark hotel is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Resort & Casino and Aquadome. Vaal University of Technology and North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Emerald Resort & Casino Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 220 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Elzabe

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

8/10 Good

Rudo Thrish

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Keeran

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

10/10 Excellent

Praise

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

Emarald delicious brekky

I really enjoyed the breakfast that we were served, its honestly the one main thing that stood out for me.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Portia

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

Excellent

It was an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pumza

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

Pl

It was the best my kids loved everything
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrineth

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

Beautiful

The place waz clean and relaxing. Rooms spacious. There were ample plates etc,which was impressive. The stove worked well. Staff was welcoming and there was a shop on site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avril

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

Adrineth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is beautiful. I liked the welcoming and how they called to check if everything is fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

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

ALEXIA

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

Loved it

What a wonderful experience! Would highly recommend. Staff at the Hotel were amazingly friendly and professional. From Reception to room service to breakfast staff just outstanding!! The Auqua Dome was VERY disappointing. The staff open when they want to. Literally an hour after the board signs says and online times. The only slide is not always open as the life guard wants to chat to his friends so closes and opens at random. If you ask him to use the slide he will tell you in 20 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

6/10 Okay

Raeesa

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

Emerald Resort Units need a few more basic items

The accommodation should atleast cater for a place to hang wet washing since the Aquadome is one of the main features Also just basic items in the unit, there is no broom or mop so after housekeeping cleans if the place gets dirty, you dont have anything to clean up with. Water from shower comes out right till the kitchen floor and nothing available to mop it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Fabricio

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

6/10 Okay

Major

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Reconnect with nature

I understand that those are old designed chalets, but they need to be kept in good condition. The interior infrastructure seem to be dilapidated and not taken care of. The sheets are clean but not up to the standard I had expected for such a place. Be that as it may, I enjoyed my stay and it allowed me to reconnect with the nature.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disgusting state of the Chalet's in the resort.

The Chalet was in a poor state. The lounge furniture was dirty, kitchen cabinets broken, curtains were torn on the rails. Overall state was that of a building that the owner was neglected. Cant believe they expect someone to pay and stay in a Chalet!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

mark jansen van vuren

Liked: Staff & service

Renovation

The room was clean, but its been used to the extent that it need renovation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mpho

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

Awesome stay

We really enjoyed to be at Emerald . Staff was friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Andries

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good accommodation

The stay was good and the accommodation good, but it took 50 minutes to check in even though only a few people were in front of us in the line.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

mc

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

amazing

The rooms are clean and spacious and the reception guy was so amazing and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

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