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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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Located in a shopping district, Aark Guest Lodge combines comfort with convenience. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, relax on the terrace or by the outdoor pool. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the helpful staff ensures a quality experience at this upscale guesthouse.

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 £44
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Impala

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Springbok

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Kudu

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

Gemsbok

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

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Kameelperd | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Kameelperd

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Zebra

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

Leeu

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

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Olifant | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Olifant

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Buffel

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bath and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luiperd

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Flamink

Highlights

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

Duif

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

Hoep-Hoep

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

King Fisher

Highlights

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

Bloukrans

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

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About the area

Map
7 Groendoring Street, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1911

What's nearby

  • Emerald Resort & Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vaal University of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Vaal Mall - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Portuguese Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gas Monkey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horse & River - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Silverado Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Mimmos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aark Guest Lodge

Upscale guest house in a shopping district
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Aark Guest Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • 1 meeting room, barbecues and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Aark Guest Lodge include comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Plasma TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Emerald Resort & Casino

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Waterslide
  • Parking included
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 214 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Aark Guest Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 30 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aark Guest Lodge on 13 Sept 2025 start from £44.12, 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 Aark Guest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aark Guest Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aark Guest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Aark Guest Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Aark Guest Lodge located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Aquadome and Emerald Resort & Casino. Vaal University of Technology and North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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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

8/10 Good

Sandile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Precious time enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

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

petri

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

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Prof Hetisani Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MW

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

karl

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

6/10 Okay

Umitika, 鎌倉

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified 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

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Erina, Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Graziosa guesthouse con giardino tropicale, bella atmosfera, nelle vicinanze casinò e parco giochi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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