Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
Location: Nasrec, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Star Rating: 
Hotel Type: Family, Conference, Leisure, Casino
No. of Rooms: 41
Guest Reviews:0 Reviews
Address
Shaft 14, Northern Parkway
Ormonde
Johannesburg 2091
Gauteng
South Africa
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Overview
The famous Gold Reef City Hotel, Casino & Theme Park is located just 8 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, South Africa. Ideally situated with Johannesburg's business district 10 minutes away, Sandton City a comfortable 20 minutes drive, OR Tambo International Airport 20 minutes away and easy access onto the national highways' network, the exciting Gold Reef City Entertainment Park enjoys a central location.
Gold Reef City offers a wide range of attractions including the renowned Hippodrome, Tribal dancers, Gumboot dancers, strolling minstrels as well as the thrill rides.
Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel, Johannesburg
The Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel affords guests the chance to escape to an age of elegance and grandeur. Located within Africa’s biggest theme park this four-star hotel is reminiscent of an authentic turn-of-the-century mining town. Guests are invited to relax in the luxuriously appointed hotel rooms which feature state of the art facilities. The hotel caters to both young and old, from families with young kids to business travelers.
Modern conference facilities, an exclusive restaurant, a bar and a sparkling swimming pool are some of the other facilities offered. Staying at the Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel provides guests free access to a multitude of fun filled attractions and entertainment in the Theme Park.
Accommodation at the Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel, Johannesburg
The Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, features a total of 75 hotel rooms:
- 19 Standard Twin Rooms - 2 Single size beds, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
- 22 Standard Double Rooms - King size bed, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
- 2 Paraplegic friendly Rooms - King size bed, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Wheelchair friendly
- 7 Executive Double Rooms - King size bed, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
- 18 Luxury Double Rooms - King size bed, Sleeper couch, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
- 2 Deluxe Suites - 1 Room with King size bed, 1 Room with 2 Single beds with shower and bath
- 4 Superior Rooms - King size bed, 2 Single beds, Sleeper couch with shower and bath
- 1 Entertainment Room - King size bed, 1 Jacuzzi, 1 Stage
Conference venues at Gold Reef City, South Africa
The Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel's Conference & Banqueting Centre caters for a wide variety of events and functions in a unique and authentic setting. Located only minutes away from the centre of Johannesburg, the Gold Reef City Conference and Banqueting Centre is ideal for large corporate events or intimate functions. In contrast to the old-world charm of the surroundings, the facilities and equipment offered is state-of-the-art, ensuring top class events and functions. A number of flexible function rooms cater for between 20 and 180 delegates.
Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel: conference venues
- Auctioneers
- Barnato
- JSE
- Ruby
- Prospectors
Being located in the middle of a Theme Park, the possibilities are endless, from: Cocktail parties down a mineshaft, breakfasts in the Winder House, to informal street parties in the Town Square. Also located on the premises, Gold Reef City has its own Chapel with horse and carriage facilities, to add that special touch to your wedding.
The Hippodrome at the Gold Reef City Theme Park
With the ability to comfortably seat up to 900 guests or delegates, the Hippodrome at Gold Reef City is the ideal venue to hire for shows, functions, award ceremonies and the like. In the past it has successfully hosted a variety of international shows from Barney and Friends to Xtreme Wheels as well as many local events. And because it’s located within the Theme Park, the Hippodrome offers a unique experience over and above the event itself.
Gold Reef City Theme Park
With its magnificent Theme Park offering the widest range of features and attractions and the exciting Casino which is alive with the buzz and energy of this great city, visitors may enjoy world class facilities. The Gold Reef City Hotel, Theme Park & Casino features many restaurants, a 4 D theatre, a Casino, many rides and an animal farmyard.
- Rides
- 4 D Theatre: 96-seater 4-D cinema
- The Town Square at Gold Reef City Theme Park comes alive with live music
- Animal Farmyard
- The Amphitheatre - tribal dancing
- Jozi story of gold: Museum, underground tour, gold panning
Gold Reef City Casino
The Gold Reef City Casino alongside the Theme Park, offers 6 exciting restaurants. With hundreds of slot machines, tables and many other chances to win big, this makes it a great casino to try ones luck at or take in a show at the exquisite Lyric or Globe Theatres.
Distances from the Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Gold Reef City Casino - less than 1km
- Apartheid Museum - 1km
- The Lyric Theatre - less than 1km
- Johannesburg CBD - 6km
- South Gate Mall - 4km
- The Glen Mall - 7km
- Eastgate Mall - 14km
- Rosebank - 13km
- Melrose Arch - 14km
- Sandton City - 16km
- Midrand - 33km
- Pretoria - 48km
- O.R. Tambo international - 35km
- Nearest 2010 World Cup Stadium (FNB stadium) - 6km
Directions to the Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel, Johannesburg
From: Pretoria, Sandown, Sandton, Rosebank
- Take the M1/M2 South
- Pass Johannesburg City Centre on your left
- Take the Bloemfontein lane
- Keep in the Bloemfontein lane until you get to Booysens exit
- Take Booysens exit and follow the signs to Gold Reef City
From: Bryanston, Fourways, Randburg
- Take the N12 South (Concrete Highway) towards Roodepoort
- Take the Randshow Road / Witbank exit
- Take the Witbank lane
- Take the JHB lane
- Take the Xavier street exit and follow the Gold Reef City signs
Room Types
The Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, features a total of 75 hotel rooms of which are 41 Standard rooms:
- 19 Standard Twin Rooms - 2 Single size beds, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
- 22 Standard Double Rooms - King size bed, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1190.00
Double Room: R1360.00
Restaurants
Gold Reef City Theme Park
With a selection of shops and eating outlets, there's plenty to keep visitors busy when taking a break from the Theme Park entertainment and historical attractions. There's an eatery for every taste and budget.
Milky Lane
- Ola Milky Lane offers a range of indulgent products ranging from SpinnersTM, a unique concept which blends soft serve with chocolate, nuts, fruit, confectionery and other tasty ingredients, to sundaes, sweet and savoury waffles, and speciality coffees.
- Location: Kiddies Corner
Mugg & Bean
- Breakfast Time, Lunch Time, Any Time
- Location: Town Square
Barcelos
- Homestyle Portuguese Chicken - It's lean, healthy and exquisitely tasty!
- Location: Around the corner from Town Square
Wimpy
- Sit down or grab a take away burger at the entrance to the Theme Park.
- Location: Town Square
Anat
- Restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine such as Shwarma, Falafel, Laffa as well as hamburgers.
- Location: Food Court at Thunder Mountain
Chip 'n Dip
- Take-Aways or sit down and enjoy the various take-away meals whilst the bustle and screams of excitement surround you
- Location: Food Court at Thunder Mountain
King Pie
- King Pie not only offers excellent value for money, but also a wholesome and substantial meal
- Location: Food Court at Thunder Mountain
Gold Reef City Casino
The Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg, South Africa, features a variety of superb restaurants and entertainment with extraordinary designs. From the famous Back O' The Moon restaurant and jazz bar, to Italian dishes and Mediterranean magic, there is an excellent variety to choose from. In addition to the restaurants, there are Coffee and Candy shops, Classic Tobacconist and a Food Court with fast food outlets.
Mediterranean Fishmonger:
- seats 126 guests
Newscafe
- seats 150 guests
5 Star Supper Club
- Seats 250 guests
- Smoking Area - No
Buffet & Family Restaurant
- Seats 490 guests
Family Restaurant
- Seats 300 guests
- Smoking Area - YES
Take away & sit down
- Seats 200 guests - Food Court
- Smoking Area - NO
Coffee House
- Seats 90 guests
Address: Shaft 14, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, Johannesburg 2091, Gauteng, South Africa
Activities
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The Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel in Johannesburg features a swimming pool which invites for a great time.
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The exciting Gold Reef City Theme Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, features an abundance of adventures. There are more than thirty adrenaline-boosting rides, including:
- Baby Dragons
- Giant Wheel
- Cups & Saucers
- Dragon Land
- Elephants
- Flinstones
- Jungle Train
- Lazy Boats
- Carousel
- Tornado
- River Ride
- Runaway train
- The Mermaid
- Balloon Ride
- Waveswing
- Vintage Rally
- Mouse Trap
- Vintage Cars
- Fun Train
- Log Ride
- UFO
- Tower of Terror
- Jozi Express
- Golden Loop
- Miners Revenge
- Dream Boat
- Anaconda
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The 96-seater 4-D cinema at Gold Reef City brings cinematic entertainment in four dimensions to Johannesburg. Visitors are able to watch images come to spectacular life in glorious 4D, while hydraulic seats, vapors, and a range of smells and scents suited to the illusions on the screen will add an extra dimension to the experience. The shows have lots of seat motion with no restraints.
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The Town Square at the Gold Reef City Theme Park comes alive
Live music has found a new home in Gauteng's top entertainment destination: the Gold Reef City Entertainment Park. The Town Square is set to take a stand as Jozi's number one entertainment scene. With its exciting line-up, The Town Square comes alive with the music of live local bands.
In line with its commitment to bring world-class South African talent to Jozi's favourite entertainment destination, The Town Square at Gold Reef City Theme Park brings top-quality performers throughout spring and summer. There are new and upcoming local talents performing at The Town Square during weekends, and headline bands on month end weekends. There's something for everyone to enjoy.
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The delightful farmyard friends at Gold Reef City are firm favourites among younger visitors to the entertainment park, and part of an entertainment package that offers something special for everyone.
Dr Doolittle's Farmyard is home to all manner of cuddly, furry and feathered creatures including ponies, horses, mules, geese, tortoises, monkeys, alpacas, emus, cows, goats, and so much more.
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The Amphitheatre at the Golf Reef City Theme Park is a beautiful structure built in natural colours and with natural materials. The venue is home to the Tribal Dancing show and reflects the different and rich cultural heritage of many different tribes and groups from every corner of South Africa.
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A unique experience awaits visitors as they enter the historical world of the Gold Reef City Theme Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. This magical trip down memory lane tells visitors all about how Johannesburg came into being, how gold was discovered on the reef and how the lives of men and women formed an integral part of a rich and fascinating heritage.
Jozi's Story of Gold comprises:
Rich Beginnings
Visitors are invited to join Veli, a modern day school boy as he takes the journey of a life time in the company of Joe, a well weathered prospector from the late 1800's. This fascinating introductory movie tells the story about the earliest days Jozi and the discovery of gold
Museum Houses
- Mr Ohlthaver's House: if you've ever wondered what it was like to be a mine official in the good old days, here's your chance to join Veli as the dinner guest
- Dowse House: wander through the corridors with Veli as you learn about home-schooling
- Oosthuizen House: a "ghostly" experience awaits you as you stroll down the passages of time, where you will see what it was to 'waste not, want not'
Gold Pour
Liquid gold - there's nothing quite like the magnificent glow that emanates from the molten liquid. This is an experience of the heart, soul and mind that you will never forget.
Underground Mine Tour
Descend into the depths of the earth and discover the riches of our history. Experience the heart stopping feeling of travelling deep below the surface. Feel the cold air and touch the rough rock that holds the wealth of a nation.
Gold Panning
Search for the elusive specs of gold that hold the promise of wealth the way it used to be done. Pan the mud in freezing cold water by hand and experience the euphoria of finding a shiny spec among the dirt.
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The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City is a luxuriously styled 1100-seat theatre is reminiscent of the opulence of the world's great opera houses with its plush fittings and rich atmosphere.
The Lyric Theatre has already established itself as one of Jozi's top entertainment venues, presenting world class Broadway and West End productions, local and international musicians, ballet, comedy and much more.
- Charming and elegant front–of–house hosts
- Lifts and escalators to stalls – level foyer
- Stalls – level foyer with 2 bars and merchandise outlet
- Balcony – level foyer with 2 bars and VIP catering for royal boxes
- Public toilets on all levels
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Gold Reef City's Casino is open 24 hours a day and boasts a magnificent entertainment atmosphere with an abundance of gaming choices. The arena caters for everybody's gaming tastes with slots, tables, Salon Privé for the high rollers and much more.
Slots at the Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg
Today's technology brings constant improvements and innovations in slot and video machines and Gold Reef City Casino is always among the first to have the latest games. This completely coinless clean environment, safe and convenient Smart Gaming, boasts 1600 machines.
Barney’s Smoking Casino boasts a magnificent entertainment atmosphere with 570 machines. New video games have been introduced and include games like WIZARD OF OZ, BANK BUSTER, BIGGER BANG BIG EVENT , KING KONG CASH and STARGATE.
The novelty range in the non-smoking area includes the Black Jack & Roulette multi-stations as well as the Monopoly and Roulette in the smoking area.
Tables at the Gold Reef City Casino
The famous Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg brings excitement to the table by offering all favorite table games:
- American Roulette tables
- Reef Routine Poker tables
- Baccarat tables
- BlackJack tables
- Touch Tables MultiPLAY Roulettes
Club Egoli - Salon Prive at the Gold Reef City Casino
High rollers might prefer the casino's exclusive and sumptuous Salon Privé. With 92 slot machines in denominations of R1 to R100, including Golden Pyramids and Mystery progressive, 14 gaming tables, private gaming facility and spacious lounge area all set in a plush wood-paneled environment. The Club Egoli at the Gold Reef City Casino is in a class of its own.
Gold Reef City's Smoking Casino
Barneys also offers Touch Table MultiPLAY Roulette, which merges traditional Roulette and a live dealer, with a full sized electronic multi-player betting surface. Touch Table MultiPLAY Roulette puts a new spin on traditional Roulette, where from a single live wheel and croupier, up to seven players positions can be served simultaneously due to the electronic multi-player betting surface.
Conferences / Events
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Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
The Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel's Conference & Banqueting Centre caters for a wide variety of events and functions in a unique and authentic setting. Located only minutes away from the centre of Johannesburg, the Gold Reef City Conference and Banqueting Centre is ideal for large corporate events or intimate functions.
In contrast to the old-world charm of the surroundings, the facilities and equipment offered is state-of-the-art, ensuring top class events and functions. A number of flexible function rooms cater for between 20 and 180 delegates.
Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel: conference venues
- Auctioneers
- Barnato
- JSE
- Ruby
- Prospectors
Being located in the middle of a Theme Park, the possibilities are endless ranging from cocktail parties down a mineshaft, breakfasts in the Winder House, to informal street parties in the Town Square. Also located on the premises, Gold Reef City has its own Chapel with horse and carriage facilities, to add a special touch to weddings.
The Hippodrome at the Gold Reef City Theme Park
With the ability to comfortably seat up to 900 guests or delegates, the Hippodrome at Gold Reef City is the ideal venue to hire for shows, functions, award ceremonies and the like. In the past it has successfully hosted a variety of international shows from Barney and Friends to Xtreme Wheels as well as many local events. And because it is located within the Theme Park, the Hippodrome offers a unique experience over and above the event itself.
Facilities
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Location
Depart from:
OR Tambo International Airport
Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
1. Head south 550 m
2. Take the 2nd right 350 m
3. Take the ramp to Albertina Sisulu Fwy/R24 220 m
4. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Albertina Sisulu Fwy/R24 and merge onto Albertina Sisulu Fwy/R24 8.3 km
5. Take the exit onto R24 1.7 km
6. Take the exit toward Eastern Bypass/N3 500 m
7. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Eastern Bypass/N3 and merge onto Eastern Bypass/N3 8.1 km
8. Continue onto Southern Bypass/N12 (signs for N1/Bloemfontein/R59/Vereeniging/Kimberley) 11.1 km
9. Take exit 396-Johannesburg toward R554 450 m
10. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for R556/Johannesburg 190 m
11. Turn right at Kliprivier Dr/M7 (signs for R556/Johannesburg) 500 m
12. Take the ramp to Kliprivier Dr/M7 89 m
13. Slight right at Kliprivier Dr/M7 13 m
14. Take the ramp onto Kliprivier Dr/R556 2.6 km
15. Turn left at Webb St/M34 Continue to follow M34 1.9 km
16.Turn left at Gold Reef Rd 230 m
Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
Shaft 14, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, Johannesburg, South Africa
