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Riviera On Vaal Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Exterior
View from room
1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Luxury Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Garden Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Mario Milani Dr, Vereeniging, Gauteng, 1939

What's nearby

  • Maccauvlei Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Johannesburg Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Vaal Mall - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 18 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverick Spur - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger Box Roadhouse Pty. Ltd. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barnyard Theatre - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Riviera On Vaal Resort

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
At Riviera On Vaal Resort, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure or hydrotherapy at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local and international cuisine. In addition to a playground and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
Room features
All 80 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Matthews

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 120 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Tax ID - 4200222513
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Riviera On Vaal Resort Hotel
Riviera On Vaal Resort Vereeniging
Riviera On Vaal Resort Hotel Vereeniging

Frequently asked questions

Does Riviera On Vaal Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Riviera On Vaal Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riviera On Vaal Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riviera On Vaal Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riviera On Vaal Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Riviera On Vaal Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riviera On Vaal Resort located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, Vaal University of Technology and North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus. Aquadome and Vaal Mall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Riviera On Vaal Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 86 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were genuinely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Rajaseelan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good

It was satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Adriaan

Disliked: Staff & service
The service was incredibly slow both in dining room and outside on patio and at the pool. The food was almost inedible. The room was clean .The staff were friendly but possibly understaffed thereby causing slow service. No management to be seen. Enjoyed the boat cruise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Edris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

It a 2 Star

Except for the location and view from room it’s a very average experience. Beds were uncomfortable Refurbished rooms are tacky. Breakfast is bland with no variety and poor service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

NEEDS UPDATING!!!!!!!

Hotel staff was very friendly and provided great service. The rooms are large but very outdated. At night it gets very cold and the cold air seeps in through the windows because they are old and not sealed. They do not offer a tv in the bedrooms, only a tv in the sitting area. They do not offer a refrigerator or microwave in the hotel rooms, so if you bring in outside drinks then there’s no way to keep them cold and no way to heat food in your room.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

C G Viljoen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dirty and disgusting

Check-in went smooth. Hotel room was very dissapointing. The room information stated a sofa bed, that was not a sofa bed. It was 2 chairs pulled together, I had 2 kids that slept very uncomfortable. We book for 4 people, room only had 2 towels, the WHOLE 4 days of our stay. I phoned for extra towels and NEVER received them. The carpets in the room was disgusting! Dirty and not vaccuumed! 2nd day, new towels were dirty... we were told on checking in that our room includes breakfast, we paid for every breakfast and tried to double charge us on day of check out. This "Resort" is not family friendly, there is not much to do with kids. We drove to next town everyday to enjoy activities with them. I am very dissapointed as this place is advertised on Jacaranda daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Petrus J

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Poor service

Room 408. We have booked the room for 2 days, 17 March to 19 March 2023. The room was unfortunately not clean and we reported the matter to reception. There was for instance long black hair lying around in the bathroom and on the towels.There was a big cockroach. The people at reception were very helpful and friendly and the 2nd day the room was neat and clean. The only problem was that there were no towels at all in the room from the Saturday. After reporting the problem to tel no 1300 and 1301 nothing happened. We spoke to people as late as 21h00 and 21h30 and was told that clean towels had been delivered to the hotel and will be disbursed to our room. This did NOT happen and we could not even take a shower or wash ourselves.The reality is that not only was the service poor but we have been told a lie and a promise not fulfilled. There was also no Peaceful Sleep for the mosquitos in our room, apart from the fact that the aircon was not working. When we checked out we requested to report the matter to the Manager on duty. We were told that there was no Manager on duty and we made a list of our issues on a piece of paper provided by the reception official. We thought that the Manager would at least phone us to discuss. A weekend that we were looking forward to, turned out to be a very big disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Riviera on Vaal

Firstly we could not change our booking following a government lockdown change as Hotels.com could not get hold of a manager to authorise. The Wifi connectivity at the hotel was virtually non existent, if you managed to connect. The room smelt of wet carpet, and you were in undated with flies and mosquitos after opening a window to get some fresh air. Our room was rodent infested. We were transferred to another room but then there was no hot water and we had to use kettles to bath. When maintenance came the next morning, they did not wait for the door to be answered and let themselves in at 8am. We were told the hotel was closed for over a year. Dinner was a mess. Crumbed mushrooms came with sweet chilli sauce and not tartare sauce as per the menu. Ordered Cajun Kinglklip but got battered hake with cheese sauce. Because of curfew, the corrected meal had to be delivered to our room and then that came with cold veggies straight off the original plate. A lemon meringue "pie" ordered the next day was a tartlet and came with chocolate mousse as the restaurant had no ice cream and whipped cream would take "too long". The last morning housekeeping arrived at 8:30. The tv reception in the room was bad on most channels and they were limited to start with. When asked for something for compensation for the inconvenience (not a cheap hotel) we were offered a dinner but owing to previous experience we had made alternate arrangements. We were told sorry, there is nothing else they can do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

IRENE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel, decent rooms and amenities. Poor customer service. Food was late, badly cooked, raw, coffee was disgusting, and breakfast, lunch and dinner orders were wrong every time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

PETRUS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The service must be up to standard. The booking is not up standar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chantell

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Wilhelmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chantell

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Andries

Liked: Cleanliness

Promised much, didn't deliver.

Paid a premium for the self-catering room as we were running a marathon the next day and needed to sort out our own nutrition. The room did not contain a toaster as promised and when we asked for one was brought a snackwich/sandwich maker. Also, in the morning we found out that the stove top wasn't working and by that time it was too late to do anything about it. The room was clean though which was good. The hotel does feel quite dated. The plug on the kitchen counter didn't work so we had to boil water on the floor as that was the only reachable plug. Mainly I feel shafted for paying a premium for a self-catering room and the appliances then either not being present or not in working order.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Johanna

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

Bathroom nonconducive room mosquito infested

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kobus

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Reginald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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

8/10 Good

Teboho

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

8/10 Good

P

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

Excellent service

We really enjoyed our time at your facilities. Thank you so much,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

lutchmie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Myles

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Werner

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception immer überfordert Da mein Frühstück nicht im Preis war muste ich es nicht wie gewohnt am ende beim Check out zahlen nein jeden Tag 4 Wochen Aufenthalt immer das gleiche zum Frühstück
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2022