Emerald Resort & Casino

Riverfront hotel in Vanderbijlpark with 5 restaurants and 9 bars/lounges

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Nestled by the river, Emerald Resort & Casino offers a treasure trove of fun activities like water skiing and rock climbing. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa experience with hot stone massages and facials. Kids will love mini golf while you enjoy the daily manager's reception on the terrace.

Very good

Popular amenities

Casino
Airport transfer
Bar
Connecting rooms available
Spa
Pool

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Casino
5 restaurants and 9 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Water park
Breakfast available
Free casino shuttle
Sauna
Steam room
Seasonal outdoor pool
Waterslide

For families (6)

Playground on site
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Premium TV channels

$63 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Why we love this property

Splash into fun

This hotel boasts an outdoor pool and water park with pool loungers and umbrellas. Guests can enjoy the waterslide for extra aquatic thrills.

Ultimate spa getaway

This hotel boasts a full-service spa offering deep-tissue massages and hot stone treatments. A sauna, steam room, and garden create a blissful sanctuary.

Culinary paradise

This hotel features 5 restaurants, a cafe, and 9 bars for every palate. Guests enjoy international cuisine with garden views and buffet breakfasts.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Tomorrow

Oct 15 - Oct 16

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Standard Room

Exceptional

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

Apartment Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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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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Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

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Private bathroom

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
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Superior Bush Lodge

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

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Private bathroom

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Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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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Pool
Free breakfast
Spa
Free parking

About the neighborhood

777 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911

What's nearby

Emerald Resort & Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Vaal University of Technology - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Stonehaven on Vaal - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Vaal Mall - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 72 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Free casino shuttle

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

Try your luck at the casino when you stay at Emerald Resort & Casino in Vanderbijlpark. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs, and High Stakes Restaurant, one of 5 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include 9 bars/lounges, a water park, and an outdoor pool.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 78 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Parking

- Free secured onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Onsite extended parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Offsite

- Shopping center shuttle*
- Free casino shuttle

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
5 restaurants
9 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

Water park access (surcharge)
Mini golf
Bowling alley
Playground
Children's menu

What to do

Volleyball
Bowling alley
Mini golf
Mountain biking
Safari
Wildlife viewing
Rock climbing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Boat tours
Motor boating
Personal watercraft (motorized)
Water skiing
Pool table
Fishing
Access to nearby health club
Golfing nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting room
Conference center

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Water park access (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Casino
Full-service spa
22 casino gaming tables
430 casino slot machines
Casino VIP room
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Waterslide
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

LCD television
Premium TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

Desk

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

High Stakes Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only.

Breeze Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Sports Bar - This theme restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Wimpy - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Chop Chop Wok - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Towels are available for an extra charge of ZAR 0 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 25 to August 5:

Water park

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Resort & Casino offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Emerald Resort & Casino does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Emerald Resort & Casino?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Emerald Resort & Casino?

Yes, there's a casino, featuring 430 slot machines and 22 gaming tables.

What is there to do at Emerald Resort & Casino and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and water skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes bowling, volleyball, and game viewing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Emerald Resort & Casino also has 9 bars, a casino, and a water park, as well as a sauna, a steam room, and an arcade.