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Aark Guest Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Vanderbijlpark with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Dining
Kameelperd
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July

Explore the area

Map
7 Groendoring Street, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911
  • Emerald Resort & Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Vaal University of Technology
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stonehaven on Vaal
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Impala

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Springbok

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Kudu

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Gemsbok

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Kameelperd

Kameelperd

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Zebra

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Leeu

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Olifant

Olifant

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Renoster

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Buffel

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Visarend

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luiperd

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Flamink

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Duif

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Hoep-Hoep

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

King Fisher

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bloukrans

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Vanderbijlpark

At Aark Guest Lodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Aquadome and Emerald Resort & Casino. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning a free full breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Vanderbijlpark guest house, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Vaal University of Technology and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus.
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vaal University of Technology - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Vaal Mall - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gas Monkey Pub and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stonehaven on Vaal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Giramundo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Horse And River - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aark Guest Lodge

Guesthouse in Vanderbijlpark with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Aark Guest Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Vanderbijlpark guest house is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Aark Guest Lodge offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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  • Parking included
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 212 reviews
The price is NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Emerald Resort & Casino

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Aark Guest Lodge Vanderbijlpark
Aark Guest Lodge
Aark Guest Vanderbijlpark
Aark Guest
Aark Guest Lodge Guesthouse
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Aark Guest Lodge Guesthouse Vanderbijlpark

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aark Guest Lodge?

Aark Guest Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Aark Guest Lodge?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aark Guest Lodge on 4 Jul 2025 start from NZ$101.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Aark Guest Lodge?

Yep, Aark Guest Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Aark Guest Lodge have a pool?

Aark Guest Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Aark Guest Lodge have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Aark Guest Lodge, but Aquadome is a short 11-minute walk away.

What makes Aark Guest Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aark Guest Lodge.

Does Aark Guest Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aark Guest Lodge?

No, Aark Guest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Aark Guest Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aark Guest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aark Guest Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Aark Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff very unfriendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very unfriendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

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

Outstanding service

Had a pleasant experience at the Aark Guesthouse. Aletta at the front desk was so accommodating and helpful. Really had a great experience from the moment we checked in to the moment we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandile

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Precious time enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveller

Doreen from SSEM business trip.

It was excellent, Great welcome, clean and welcoming room. Thanks a lot the service was good. I wouldn't mind to refer a friend or come back with my family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

karl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

Neat and clean.

Very neat,freindly staff and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

Gem in the making

The guesthouse was clean, landscape beautifully designed. Staff went extra mile for us by upgrading our room. Breakfast was devine thanks to the chef.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mongezi, Vereeniging

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, and stylish.. and comfortable. It was tranquil. If they had room service, it would have been literally a heavenly stay lol.. it was awesome, honestly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Nico

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Terrible housekeeping

Room had a foul smell, stains on sink, breakfast was terrible asked for an omelette with cheese and tomato filling, got an omelette with avocado. The garden was beautiful and a breath of fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

GF

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

Awesomeness

Enjoyable stay in a neat and tidy room. The staff are friendly and helpful. Attending to your every need. The home cooked meals smells divine and next time I will make sure that I book a meal. The garden is so beautiful and the bonsai trees are a very attractive feature.
The pool gets sun all day long and the water 💦 is beautiful to cool 😎 off on a hot day
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I didn't sign up for the Aark!

The theme is attractive and well developed. Management needs to remember that customers are paying to stay at the hotel. A less strict approach will serve them well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

This was the best South Africa guest house we have stayed in. The staff was superb, the food was outstanding, and the room was phenomenal...excellent experience! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nthabiseng

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

Clean and guest- friendly

We had a pleasant stay at the lodge and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Mothusi

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

Perfect Stay

the staff was friendly and welcoming. the room was spakling clean with a complimentary cherry. I wil definatley visit these vacilities again.

8/10 Good

petri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, beutiful and quiet. Been there many weeks during the years. Only thing what needs to be improved is coffee. That light brown substance is not coffee...

6/10 Okay

Umitika, 鎌倉

Business traveller
音に敏感な人は朝の鳥の鳴き声で寝られないと思います。早起きで、自然が好き、鳥の鳴き声で目を覚ましたい人にはいいかもしれません。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place and good location but do not take breakfast if you want to be in time after breakfast. First come, first served principle should be followed but when we arrived first we were served last after 1 hour and 20 minutes waiting.No apologies, no explanations, no coffee...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Goed voor een tussenstop als je op doorreis bent

Op de doorreis van Krugerpark naar Bloemfontein een eenvoudige tussenstop gemaakt bij Aark Guest Lodge. Diner op t laatste moment mogelijk; dagmenu. Ontbijt ook prima. Kamer maakt een erg gedateerde indruk, maar nog steeds goed genoeg voor een doorreis overnachting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019