Riverside Sun

Note: Conference, function and accommodation rates supplied by Riverside Sun (Sept 2026).

Vanderbijlpark, Vaal Triangle, Gauteng 10–500 guestsRR · Mid-range

4.4

3,454 Google reviews · Positive

Overview & Capacity

Riverside Sun sits on the Vaal River in Vanderbijlpark - a 40-minute run from southern Joburg and a totally different vibe from urban corporate. 12 flexible meeting rooms, 500-cap largest hall, 169 rooms for multi-day, and the Vaal as backdrop. B&W recommends Riverside Sun for weekend retreats, incentive events, and any corporate brief that benefits from delegates being genuinely off the city grid.

Seated

500

B&W Production Notes

Standard AV
load-in access
basic rigging

B&W Verdict

The Vaal retreat play. Escape-feel without weekend-lodge pricing.

Suitable For

Weekend retreatsincentive weekendsmid-market conferencesstrategy off-sites

What we like

Vaal riverside setting - genuine escape feel
12 flexible rooms for concurrent streams
169 on-site rooms for multi-day
Southern Sun operational standards
Value pricing vs. equivalent Gauteng Core venues

What to confirm

Vaal Triangle distance perception for northern Joburg delegates (~1 hour)
Route planning around peak-hour outbound N1
Weather backup for riverside outdoor components
Package inclusions - clarify what's in the per-delegate rate

Real Google Rating

4.4

3,454 reviews

Guests love

Stunning riverfront gardens and views
Excellent breakfast buffet variety
Professional and attentive event staff

Watch for

Poor temperature control in showers
Slow room service during peak seasons

Amenities & Facilities

Vaal riverside setting

restaurants

pool

gardens

spa

Rates & Packages

Day-Conference Packages

Full-day conference (08:00–17:00) — per delegateR590 pp

Half-day conference (08:00–15:00) — per delegateR530 pp

Venue Hire — Private Functions

Private function venueR15 000

One session, 18:00–23:00 or 12:00–17:00.

Selector Buffet Menu (private venue)R550 pp

Buffet served in the private function venue.

Chef’s Choice Menu (hotel restaurant)R295 pp

Served in the hotel restaurant, excluding beverages.

Conference day-delegate: R590 pp full-day (08:00–17:00) / R530 pp half-day (08:00–15:00). Private function venue hire R15 000 (18:00–23:00 or 12:00–17:00); Selector Buffet R550 pp in the private venue; Chef’s Choice Menu R295 pp in the hotel restaurant (excl. beverages). Accommodation R1 895 single / R2 085 sharing per room per night incl. breakfast. No own food or drink permitted. Rates supplied by Riverside Sun by email, September 2026; quotes valid 7 consecutive days — confirm current pricing on enquiry.

Important Notices

Full-service hotel — no own food or drink allowed on the premises. Own music and décor are welcome for private functions.
Accommodation: single R1 895 / sharing R2 085 per room per night, breakfast included.
Quotations are valid for 7 consecutive days only; no venue is held until a signed contract and payment are received.

Quick Facts

Vanderbijlpark, 1900

10–500 guests

Hotel + Conference Centre

RR — Mid-range

R R500-R1100

Yes (Southern Sun)

Yes - 169 rooms for multi-day

🏠 Both

Contact Venue

+27 16 982 7300 [email protected] Official website

Events team

Mary Selometsi

Conference & Events — Riverside Sun

+27 16 982 7300 [email protected]

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