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About the Hotel

Corner Of Wenning And Emfuleni Drive, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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On the banks of the Vaal River
Great
8.7
7.5
/10
5.0
4.2
/5

The 4-star smoke-free Riverside Sun Vanderbijlpark hotel is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the Sylviavale Heritage Museum and has an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness area.

Location

Located 2.6 km from family attractions like the Emerald Animal World, the hotel is 30 minutes’ walk from Vanderbijlpark city centre. DP de Villiers Stadium is about a 15-minute ride from this Vanderbijlpark hotel, and Rand airport is 80 km away.

The Riverside Sun Vanderbijlpark also takes you to the Aquadome, which is 2.8 km away.

Rooms

There are 168 rooms equipped with an iron with ironing board and an air conditioner along with modern facilities including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For your comfort, you will find here an electric kettle and a refrigerator. Guests have access to an additional toilet and a shower, as well as bathroom comforts such as a hair dryer and a shower cap.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the onsite à la carte restaurant daily, and dinner can be enjoyed at the à la carte restaurant. The restaurant at Riverside Sun hotel has South African menu. There is also a lounge bar. International cuisine is offered at Stonehaven on Vaal, situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the accommodation.

Leisure & Business

With a golf club, guests can stay fit at the Riverside Sun. Other facilities include conference equipment and a laptop safe offered at a conference room and a 24-hour business centre on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the VW AutoPavilion for an interactive car experience.
  • Stroll through the picturesque Emerald Resort & Casino gardens.
  • Savor biltong and boerewors at the local Vanderbijlpark market.
  • Explore the fascinating history at the Vaal Museum nearby.
  • Take a sunset cruise on the Vaal River for stunning views.
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Riverside Sun offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard King Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Family Room River Facing
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe River Facing King Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Family Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Riverside Sun offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.8/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • 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
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Riverside Sun Location

Corner Of Wenning And Emfuleni Drive, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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Corner Of Wenning And Emfuleni Drive, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Nearby
Stonehaven on Vaal
1500 ft
Restaurants
El Paso Spur Steak Ranch
100 ft
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KFC
2000 ft
128 Hans Strijdom Street
Nando's Vanderbijlpark Drive Thru
1700 ft
Cnr Frikkie Meyer Blvd & Barrage Rd
Getting around
City Centre
Vanderbijlpark35 min  ·  1.8 mi
Airports
Rand (QRA)115 min  ·  47.6 mi
O.R. Tambo International (JNB)140 min  ·  58.0 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
from 06:00-11:00
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Riverside Sun guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu
Number of rooms:
168
Former name
Riverside Lifestyle Resort

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Riverside Sun from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 652 verified reviews
8.6/10
Great
89%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.2/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 1972 reviews
8.7/10
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