Vanderbijlpark is known to be an industrial city located on the Vaal River south of Gauteng. Vanderbijlpark has various attractions that you can explore, whether you’re visiting or just passing through. This city is perfect for a family trip or a romantic getaway with various activities to engage in such as playing in casinos, go karting, and hiking. Be sure to sample some of the city’s seafood dishes and learn about its culture and heritage. To experience all of these, stay in a vacation rental near restaurants, museums, zoos, and casinos. Check out our list of the top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on August 20, 2024.
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1. Cozy room surrounded by nature (from USD 36)
Welcome to this fancy suite surrounded by trees and a garden filled with a variety of plants. The room is perfect for a business trip or a couple’s weekend getaway. It features one queen-size bed, a workspace, an armchair to relax in, a modern bathroom with a shower, a fridge, a microwave, a TV, and free parking on the premises. If you are on a budget, then you should definitely consider this well-appointed home amidst nature.
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
4.86 km (3.1 mi) from AquadomeAccommodates: 2
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very clean and sanitized roomsthe room was sparkling clean and the estelle is very accommodatingestelle's rooms are spotless well appointed and worth the money you pay
2. Classy villa on the banks of Vaal River
This classy five-bedroom en-suite villa, which is less than an hour’s drive from Johannesburg, is perfect for a family or friends’ vacation. Guests get access to the entire villa as well as a private slipway and jetty for your jetskis and boats. The villa has five bedrooms, two TV rooms with DSTV access, wifi, and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Before you head to bed, enjoy a glass of wine at a bar area with two wine-cooling fridges. Outside, there is a patio with an Italian oven pizza, ideal for an afternoon cookout. During the summer months, you are allowed to take a dip in the large swimming pool with an umbrella-covered lounge.
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
5.46 km (3.4 mi) from AquadomeSuperhost
Accommodates: 10
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fangai and eva were great helping with unpacking and cleaningHost:
nicola is a great host with quick response timesthe staff on site are very helpful and accommodatingexcellent stay staff was very nice and helpfulbeautiful house and setting and wonderful staffthe staff are amazing the home is clean and gorgeous and the position on the river is incredibleRead more reviewsLocation:
a beautiful house and a wonderful locationplace is fantastic value for money right on the vaal riverit was the very perfect place to forget 141 days of lockdown in the gauteng with friendslovely house great location and very helpful staff
3. Rustic apartment with a contemporary design
This rental, which is situated in a quiet complex, boasts the perfect combination of rustic and modern. Featuring two bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, this unit can easily accommodate four guests. Apart from that, it also comes with free street parking and private entrance. It is situated near Emerald Resort and Point1 Cafe, in case you want to experience the nightlife here. Previous guests have mentioned that the vacation rental is exactly what it looks like in the pictures.
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
5.82 km (3.7 mi) from AquadomeAccommodates: 4
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the bedrooms and bathrooms have a beautiful exotic serene feelingCleanliness:
clean and modern really good value for your moneythe entire place is clean and well managedthe place is absolutely charming and was super cleanHost:
wonderful host thnx lindelanihe is a great hostthe host is very pleasant and accommodating and would definitely rebook this placeamazing host stylish apartment and all round great place to stay when you are in vaal/vanderbijlparklindelani is quick to respond and very helpful when you need him check in is easyRead more reviewsLocation:
private secure and safe place to be at stylish and with modern touches
4. Beautiful rental in a quiet suburb (from USD 55)
This beautiful home is in a quiet neighborhood perfect when you want to take a break from the noise of the city. It is suitable for a family of four or couples on a romantic getaway. The cottage has one queen-sized bed, a living room with two sleeper couches, one full bathroom with a shower and a tub, an eat-in kitchen, free parking. For some outdoor fun, feel free to splash around in the pool. Also, this property is near a shopping center as well as numerous restaurants.
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
2.55 km (1.6 mi) from AquadomeAccommodates: 2
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great room and excellent value for moneyCleanliness:
accommodation was spacious and very cleanit is beautifully decorated and cleanthe place is gorgeous well arrangeged and absolutely cleanvery clean comfortable and friendly hostvery spacious and very clean hettie was friendly and very helpfulHost:
the hosts were amazingshe is a super hosteverybody is friendly and welcominghosts were very friendly and responded quickly to our requestshost is also very responsive welcoming and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location with nearby restaurantslovely place to be around johannesburg and pretty close to owe really enjoyed our stay at hettie's placeit's a great place to stayit was a lovely place to stay in
5. Semi self-catering cottage near Mittal Vanderbijlpark (from USD 25)
Located in a quiet area, this small one-bedroom suite can accommodate one or two people looking to enjoy a peaceful weekend. The unit has one double bed, one bath, an indoor and an outdoor dining area for two, a couch to relax in, and a kitchen space with a bar fridge, toaster, kettle, and a microwave. It is close to Stonehaven on Vaal Restaurant and Mittal Vanderbijlpark.
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
5.06 km (3.2 mi) from AquadomeAccommodates: 2
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very clean cozy and peacefulhowever the place was clean and just as advertisedvery clean good value for moneyvalue for money one clean place i have been toclean with great amenetiesHost:
friendly host and hostessawesome place amazing hostlizanne was a great hostamazing place with an awesome host lizannelizanne was a great host we felt very welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
the perfect weekend getaway close to gauteng with so many things to do close bybeautiful setting - amazing gardens and locationwill recommend lizelle's place to anyone looking for a tranquil break from city noisehighly recommend this place to anyone wanting time away in the vaal or traveling for workgreat location very clean garden cottage
6. Luxurious villa surrounded by gardens (from USD 311)
Welcome to this magnificent five-bedroom villa situated along the Vaal River, giving you access to all types of watersports. The villa has five bedrooms, five baths, and a fully equipped kitchen, enough to accommodate 10 guests. Besides these, it also comes with a swimming pool, a private jetty, and a boat launching area for some outdoor fun with the whole family. What most guests love about this property is the gardens surrounding it, especially if you just want to soak up the tranquil atmosphere.
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
9.4 km (5.9 mi) from AquadomeAccommodates: 10
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great host and wonderful hospitalityfriendly and very helpful staffjohn was on hand to help with a big welcoming smile and hosts very accommodatingamazing staff and great locationgreat place plenty of space beautiful surroundings and the manager and house staff were extremely helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is magnificentabsolutely fabulous place great location recommend +++ will definitely stay there again
7. Opulent mansion with exquisite Tuscan design
This exquisite six-bedroom mansion can accommodate a family of twelve, making it the perfect home away from home. It is located a short distance from the banks of the Vaal River, which gives spectacular river views from the comfort of your bedroom. It boasts six spacious bedrooms with fourteen beds and sleeper couches for eight children, six modern bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, an indoor pub with a bar fridge, a spacious dining room, a patio, and a wrap-around balcony. You also have access to an elegant pool, a hot tub, free parking on the premises, a TV, an indoor fireplace, and a gas braai in the outdoor entertainment area.
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
14.68 km (9.2 mi) from AquadomeAccommodates: 12
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a fabulous weekend away the heated jacuzzi attached to the pool has the kids swimming all day longCleanliness:
place is spotlessly clean and is as depicted in the photographsRead more reviewsHost:
fantastic accommodation and incredibly helpful host and teamthe communication with the host was truly great definitely will be back
8. Elegant suite overlooking Vaal River
This is an elegant, modern apartment overlooking the Vaal River. Enjoy beautiful sunset and sunrise views from your balcony as you sip your morning coffee or evening tea. Enjoy activities such as fishing and picnicking on the river banks. The suite has three bedrooms with four beds, two full modern bathrooms with a shower and a bathtub, two balconies with a private built-in braai, an open living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cable TV. To keep the kids entertained, they are welcome to take a dip in the shared swimming pool or frolic in the playground.
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
1.41 km (0.9 mi) from AquadomeAccommodates: 6
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beautiful apartment with stunning views of the vaal riverapartment has a beautiful viewclean comfortable and relaxing with all the amenities in close proximitystunning place such a great spot with the best view modern and cozy for sure:-)Cleanliness:
very clean and the host was amazing kept communication to the highest levelsuper good host clean place with tons of extrasvery cool place - safe clean and amazing viewthe apartment was clean lovely practical for our needs spacious bedrooms and a great value for moneygreat clean spacious apartment with the best view- all in all a great place to relaxHost:
great hosts by the way always ready to help and excellent response timesanneke is a great hosthost is friendly and quick to respondvery friendly and accommodating hostanneke was a great host and we had a lovely stayRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location if you visit the vanderbijlpark regionbeautiful apartment in a lovely locationlovely location well kept houseideal place to spend with family and little onesthe apartment was in a great safe location just minutes from a shopping center with all amenities
9. Fancy unit with a swimming pool
This one-bedroom unit guarantees guest relaxation and enjoyment. Here, enjoy splashing in the pool on a sunny day or relaxing poolside with a bottle of wine. The unit has one bedroom with a queen-sized bed, one bath, a living room, a kitchen with coffee- or tea-making facilities, a microwave, and a minibar fridge. It also comes with a private entrance, so you don’t have to worry about going home late. If you don’t feel like going out, spend the whole day watching your favourite shows on the TV in the living room.
4.8 km (3.0 mi) from AquadomeAccommodates: 2
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excellent value for money and perfect hostthis is a great place and a beautiful experience especially because of the hosts hospitalityperfect short stay spot hosts go the extra mile to pleaseRead more reviewsLocation:
the place in central quiet and very convenient absolutely enjoyed our stay with my family
10. Stunning property on Millionaires Bend
This is a comfy three-bedroom villa in a beautiful setting, less than an hour’s drive from Johannesburg. It is perfect for a family retreat, three couples traveling together, or friends on a holiday. This villa has three bedrooms with three king beds, three baths, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area with a huge fireplace, a living room, a bar area with a pool table. Outside, there’s a swimming pool and two dams perfect for fishing and birdwatching.
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
10.69 km (6.7 mi) from AquadomeAccommodates: 6
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awesome location stunning amenities and lots of little extras like heaters electric blankets and fluffy warm duvetsCleanliness:
sparkling clean and well maintainedHost:
staff and host were so unbelievablealan and barbara were the most fantastic hoststhe position is ideal and staff were exceptionalgreat welcome by hosts and the staff and we will no doubt be backbeautiful river views friendly staff and the hospitality was fantasticRead more reviewsLocation:
location is superb and so much to dopeaceful and tranquille and the best location ever will definately be backa great place to relaxstunning views stunning location we love staying here and enjoying all the fun things to dothis place is just heavenly
Take in Vanderbijlpark's offerings
Vanderbijlpark is a beautiful industrial city with various activities to indulge in. For your next vacation, why not book a trip here? Explore the city, learn about its rich culture, and indulge in some local cuisine. Use the list above to find some of the best vacation rentals in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.
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