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Deluxe Chalet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Chalet
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite
40 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Chalet
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Hotel Family room
40 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Room
35 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Chalet, 1 Double Bed
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double Room
20 square metres
2 Twin Beds 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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1 Bedroom Lodge
35 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Chalet
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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2 Bedroom Lodge
35 square metres
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Twin Guest Room
32 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with 5 restaurants and a full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Emerald Resort & Casino in Vanderbijlpark, you'll be on a river, just a 2-minute walk from Emerald Resort & Casino and 10 minutes by foot from Aquadome. This casino hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Vaal University of Technology and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Stonehaven on Vaal.

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including a casino and a water park (surcharge). Additional features at this hotel include an arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.

Enjoy international cuisine at High Stakes Restaurant, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 9 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

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

  • Water park

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 78
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Casino
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free reception
  • Long-term parking
  • Waterslide
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 9
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Terrace
  • Number of slot machines - 430
  • Number of gaming tables - 22
  • Number of VIP gaming rooms – 1
  • Banquet hall
  • Secured parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Bowling alley on site

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Emerald Resort & Casino offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Room service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Personal motorised watercraft on site
  • Bowling alley on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Playground on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Waterskiing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Game viewing on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Rock climbing on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Sauna in spa
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • EMERALD SAFARI RESORT & CASINO Vanderbijlpark
  • Emerald Resort Casino Vanderbijlpark
  • Emerald Resort Casino
  • Emerald Casino Vanderbijlpark
  • Emerald Safari Hotel Vanderbijlpark
  • Emerald Resort & Casino Hotel
  • Emerald Safari Hotel Vanderbijlpark
  • Emerald Resort & Casino Vanderbijlpark
  • Emerald Resort & Casino Hotel Vanderbijlpark

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out 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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