After hearing about Emerald Safari Resort and Casino through friends and media, decided to give it a try during the festive season. Surrounding area is beautiful (river and roads, etc) but extremely disappointed with the facilities (everything seems old and worn-out). Food options, during this festive season especially, were limited and unexciting. The worst part of the experience were the... More

They've switched to long-life bulbs, so the rooms are gloomy. I thought the service was picking up when the chef at breakfast asked if I'd be still there today, when I said yes, she said that she'd make sure that there were chillies to go in the omelette - sadly, this morning, no chillies. What really shocked me was the... More

Been staying here for years now and always look forward to come back. The hotel is actually part of a complete resort with wild park, casino, aquadome (waterpark) etc. So you'll never get bored. The rooms are spacious and very nicely furnished in local style. Bathrooms have all the amenities. Restaurant and bars are great. Sitting on the outside terrace... More

We stayed here for two nights. Staff were very friendly & helpfull on our arrival. Hotel is situated in wonderful surroundings - river, lovely lawns, trees etc. The hotel room was neat but a bit small. We were two adults and one child but they gave us only two pillows. We had free access to the zoo and small waterpark... More

Not claiming to be super luxury, this hotel attached to a non-descript Casino complex is a pleasant surprise. Friendly staff and pleasant room make this something of a much-needed oasis amongst the drab surrounding towns.The standards are uniformly high and exceed those of some of SA's more pretentious 5 star establishments. And, the buffet restaurant in the Casino, The Boma,... More

Our little getaway from Joberg,we are frequent stayers.There's so much to do. Safari staff and other staff always helpful. High quality for the price.