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Emerald Resort & Casino

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Water park
Indoor spa tub
Superior Room | Living area | LCD TV
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

Superior Bush Lodge

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Lodges

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Bush Lodge

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer

Apartment Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Suites | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Suites

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wheelchair Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Wheelchair Accessible Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Emerald Resort & Casino

4-star Vanderbijlpark hotel with casino
Along with 5 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and a casino. Free self parking, a free casino shuttle, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a water park (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and 9 bars/lounges are onsite.
Emerald Resort & Casino offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Emerald Resort & Casino features a water park (surcharge) and a waterslide. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 9 bars/lounges. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This family-friendly hotel also offers a casino, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available on request) and a shopping center shuttle. Complimentary secured self parking is available on site. The property offers extended parking privileges to guests.

Emerald Resort & Casino is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

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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Emerald Resort & Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 198 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Avril

Traveled with family and small children
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

Tersia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Fabricio

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Keeran

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALEXIA

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Keagan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tumelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pumza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pl
It was the best my kids loved everything
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nommie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Hendrik

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

bernerd

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Major

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Raeesa

Traveled with family
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