Resort waterfront picnic area | Vaal Marina Resort - Gauteng - Vaal Marina - Vaal Dam

Vaal Marina Resort

Gauteng, Vaal Marina, Vaal Dam

Vaal Marina Resort is a dam-front self-catering resort on the Vaal Dam at Vaal Marina. Guests get 350 metres of private waterfront with chalets, pools, and family facilities.

The fishing

Anglers fish along 350 metres of private Vaal Dam waterfront from the resort bank. Common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, barbel, mudfish, and yellowfish are present. Fishing equipment can be hired on site for a small fee. Papgooi works well here. Confirm the rules with the venue before you fish.

You can catch
CarpBarbelYellowfishMudfishTilapia / Kurper
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)
Bank
Open bank

Staying at Vaal Marina Resort

The resort sits at 18 Stryfontein Road in Vaal Marina on the Gauteng shore of the Vaal Dam. One, two, three, and five bedroom self-catering chalets and villas line the waterfront. Units have air conditioning, satellite TV, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and patios with built-in braais. Daily housekeeping is included. Resort facilities include a main swimming pool, a kids pool, a playground, a slipway and jetty, boat lockers, picnic areas, and braai spots. Day visitors may use communal bathrooms and shared waterfront areas. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Self-catering rates from Sep 2026 start around R1 600 per night for a one-bedroom chalet on midweek nights. Larger units and peak nights cost more. Day visitor fees apply when you do not book accommodation. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 21 September 2026.

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Stay

Day visits Overnight

Accommodation

Chalet

Amenities

Ablutions Shower Braai Shop WiFi Swimming pool Kids pool Boat slipway Jetty Boat lockers Day visitors welcome Kids welcome

Operating hours

Check-in 14:00. Check-out 11:00.

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