Title: The Anchorage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Anchorage Family-friendly holiday home with 24-hour business centre and outdoor pool ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37740700/37740650/f53eb9be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37740700/37740650/80e524df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37740700/37740650/fec9bca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37740700/37740650/ef7b8178.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37740700/37740650/f3bb48ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a playground, an arcade/games room and a 24-hour business centre at The Anchorage. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking, fishing and motor boating. Guests can also expect to find a restaurant. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Pool - Housekeeping - Kitchen - Parking included - Restaurant £117 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 29 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=37740650&PinnedHotelID=37740650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=37740650&PinnedHotelID=37740650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 30 - Dec 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=37740650&PinnedHotelID=37740650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=37740650&PinnedHotelID=37740650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=37740650&PinnedHotelID=37740650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=37740650&PinnedHotelID=37740650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=37740650&PinnedHotelID=37740650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=37740650&PinnedHotelID=37740650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37740700/37740650/2a18f150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Flat-screen TV 3 bedrooms Separate bath and shower Private bathroom 2 bathrooms Electric kettle - 1485 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Lake view - Sleeps 6 - 3 Queen Beds ![Separate bathtub and shower, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37740700/37740650/912dbe0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Kitchen Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Separate bath and shower Electric kettle Toaster Daily housekeeping Living room - 1173 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Partial lake view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37740700/37740650/70dd7401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Flat-screen TV 3 bedrooms Separate bath and shower Private bathroom 2 bathrooms Electric kettle - 1916 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Lake view - Sleeps 6 - 3 Queen Beds ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37740700/37740650/9b62d878.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Apartment ### Highlights Separate sitting area Fireplace Kitchen Flat-screen TV 3 bedrooms Separate bath and shower Private bathroom 2 bathrooms - 1916 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Lake view - Sleeps 6 - 3 Queen Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526300/526220/bf81443c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### ANEW Hotel Capital Pretoria Pretoria Central Business District - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVaalwater-Hotels-The-Anchorage.h37740650.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVaalwater-Hotels-The-Anchorage.h37740650.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-26.86248%2C28.19923&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n6JZ2aLIVL0LzGtzZYxrkrAILEk=) 11 Ring Road West, Vaal Marina, Vaal Marina, Gauteng #### Getting around - Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 115 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vaal Dam Lookout - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Quarter Deck - ‬49 min drive - ‪Bistro - Vaal Dam - ‬47 min drive - Denyes ok - ‪Dam diner - ‬15 min drive ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Anchorage Family-friendly holiday home with 24-hour business centre and outdoor pool Along with an outdoor pool, this holiday home has a restaurant and a 24-hour business centre. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a conference centre, a children's pool and an arcade/games room. All 16 homes provide kitchens, separate baths and showers and electric kettles. The Anchorage offers 16 accommodations. Accommodations all include kitchens. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99110000/99109000/99108955/ee3b3bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Vaal Guesthouse Metsimaholo - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=99108955&PinnedHotelID=99108955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Parking and transport - Free secured, covered self parking on site ### Family friendly - Children stay free (see details) - Children's pool - Playground - Trampoline ### Kitchen - Electric kettle - Toaster ### Dining - Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 35 to 125 per person - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - Rollaway/extra bed: ZAR 500 per day ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Dock ### Work spaces - 24-hour business centre - 4 meeting rooms - Conference centre - Coworking space ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in room ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (daily) ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Beach volleyball - Billiards/pool table - Boat and paddles - Canoeing - Children's pool - Fishing - Hiking/biking trails - Kayaking - Motor boating - Paddleboard - Water sports equipment - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - 16 units ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 1 can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per day. ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 35 to 125 per person - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee - Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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. ### Property is also known as The Anchorage Vaal Marina The Anchorage Private vacation home The Anchorage Private vacation home Vaal Marina ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Anchorage have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Anchorage? > As of 29 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anchorage on 30 Nov 2025 start from £117.46, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-The-Anchorage.h37740650.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Anchorage? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Anchorage? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Anchorage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Anchorage located? > Set in Vaal Marina, this family-friendly holiday home is 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from Vaal Dam. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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