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Corner Of Wenning And Emfuleni Drive, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

“The amazing views of the dam made my stay lovely.”view full review

Riverside Sun offers a tranquil retreat with 169 well-appointed rooms amidst landscaped gardens and along the Vaal River. This 4-star Vanderbijlpark hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a restaurant, making it suitable for both business and leisure travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Riverside Sun include comfortable Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms with river views, and spacious Suites. All accommodations feature an en-suite bathroom, free uncapped WiFi, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units provide scenic views of the river.

Dining & Services

Guests can dine at The Riverview Restaurant, which serves a buffet breakfast and a variety of meals throughout the day. For casual drinks and light bites, Le Bourbon Bar offers a terrace setting. Room service is also available for added convenience.

Leisure & Business

Riverside Sun features an outdoor pool set in beautiful gardens and offers various leisure activities such as fishing and seasonal kiddies programs. Additionally, the hotel provides 11 adaptable conference venues with the capacity to host up to 500 guests, making it ideal for corporate events.

Services & Local Area

Free private parking is available, and the concierge service assists with various guest needs, including babysitting services. The hotel is located less than an hour from Johannesburg and offers backup power in case of outages, ensuring a comfortable stay.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Family Room River Facing

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe River Facing King Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

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City Centre

Vanderbijlpark 2.9 km

Airports

Rand (QRA) 76.6 km

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 93.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Buffet Experience

“The restaurant offers a mouth-watering buffet with a variety of options. I loved the selection, especially the meat dishes that pleased my palate. The desserts were a highlight too, with two tables filled with treats that I couldn't resist!” view full review

Kid-Friendly Fun

“I appreciated the entertaining setup for kids with swings and chess areas. My children were thoroughly occupied, great to relax and unwind while enjoying the ambience around the pool.” view full review

Comfortable Family Room

“Our family room was spacious and had excellent cupboard space with a fridge cooler. The cleanliness was great, and I felt very comfortable knowing our room was well taken care of during our stay.” view full review

Refreshing Pool Area

“The pool area is a serene escape with ample seating. It was very calming to relax by the water. The atmosphere created by the music around the pool added to the wonderful leisure experience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Water sports
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet
Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Corner Of Wenning And Emfuleni Drive, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

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Corner Of Wenning And Emfuleni Drive, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

City landmarks

Amusement Park

Aquadome

2.8 km

Museum

Sylviavale Heritage Museumyy

3.3 km

Landmark

Stonehaven on Vaal

1.6 km

Landmark

Emerald Animal World

2.6 km

Church

Oneway Community Church

2.4 km

Landmark

Otavi Wildlife Sanctuary RENAMED NOW CALLED Kimba Game Lodge

2.7 km

Landmark

Emerald Casino

2.6 km

Landmark

Emfuleni Park

2.7 km

Mall

Tharina Centre

3.0 km

Landmark

Bongani Mabaso Eco Park

3.2 km

Landmark

Nederuitse Gereformeede Kerk

3.2 km

Landmark

Hervormde Kerk Vaalpark

3.3 km

Landmark

Animal World At Emerald Resort

3.4 km

Landmark

Volle Evangelie Kerk

3.6 km

Landmark

NG church Central

3.8 km

Landmark

Baptist Church

3.9 km

Landmark

Bloukraans Centre

3.9 km

Landmark

Grace Fellowship Sasolburg

4.0 km

Landmark

River of Life

4.0 km

Landmark

AGS Dinamika church

4.1 km

Landmark

South East Corner Shopping Centre

4.1 km

Landmark

St Francis of Assissi Roman Catholic Church

4.2 km

Landmark

DP de Villiers Stadium

5.2 km

Landmark

The Palms Shopping Centre

4.7 km

Landmark

Aquadome at Emerald Resort

5.9 km

Nearby

Stonehaven on Vaal

430 m

Restaurants

El Paso Spur Steak Ranch

30 m

Cnr F W Beyers & General Hertzog St Cnr General Hertzog St.

KFC

580 m

128 Hans Strijdom Street

Nando's Vanderbijlpark Drive Thru

510 m

Cnr Frikkie Meyer Blvd & Barrage Rd

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