Casino Resorts (SA)

Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Centre

Updated Oct 28, 2026

Emperors Palace is a Roman-themed hotel, casino, convention centre and entertainment resort in Kempton Park, right next to OR Tambo International Airport. Run by Peermont and established in 1998, it combines four hotels, a large casino under a stained-glass dome, a theatre, a cinema and a kids’ club. This guide covers what to expect, where to stay and how to get in touch.

Emperors Palace, known as the “Palace of Dreams”, is easy to reach: it sits next to OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, in the Johannesburg area. It is a good fit for travellers in transit, business visitors and anyone wanting a day or weekend out in Gauteng. If you are comparing options in the province, see our Gauteng online casino guide.

Inside, the resort is decorated with ornate Romanesque statues and frescoed interiors. It offers luxury accommodation, one of the most popular convention centres in Johannesburg and the largest casino in the Ekurhuleni region.

Hotels at Emperors Palace

There are four Peermont hotels on site, ranging from mid-range to 5-star. All of them have in-house dining, bars and amenities.

The Peermont D’Oreale Grande Hotel is the luxury option, with a Club Floor and Business Centre Lounge on the top floor for business travellers. It sits at the top end of the resort’s range.
The Peermont Mondior is a 4-star hotel with spacious rooms and suites, built around business, conference and luxury accommodation with an African fusion style.
The Peermont Metcourt Suites is a 3-star option with contemporary suites that give a home-away-from-home feel.
The Peermont Metcourt is a 3-star contemporary hotel with a large number of stylish, comfortable rooms, suited to corporate, convention and leisure guests as well as groups.

Casino and Gaming

The casino is the heart of the resort. You can play in the main casino under its stained-glass dome, in the semi-private areas or in the exclusive prive areas.

The floor has well over a thousand slot machines, with a very wide range of denominations, plus a good selection of table games. Roulette, blackjack, poker and punto banco are all part of the mix, and progressive jackpot games are available.

If you are new to casino games, the tables are a friendly place to start, and croupiers can help you get familiar with the rules of newer table games.

The airport is close by, so some visitors drop in between flights. Keep an eye on the time if you have a connection to catch.

Every game is a matter of luck and no result can be promised. Play for fun, and know when to stop.

Convention Centre

The convention centre is large, with many different venues and room for thousands of delegates. Being next to the airport makes it convenient for visiting delegates, and the hotels are on the same site.

Entertainment and Things to Do

The Theatre of Marcellus hosts live shows of international standard.
The Barnyard Theatre and a Nu Metro cinema add more entertainment options.
Jupiter’s at Emperors Palace is a secure childcare facility for children aged 3 to 12, run by certified child care staff inside The Emporium.
A health and beauty spa, plus a variety of shops and stalls for gifts and treats.
Esports events and party games for gamers.
Dining options from fast food and familiar franchise brands to fine dining.

The Codesa Walkway is a historically preserved walkway in the south wing of the convention centre. It takes visitors through the story of the former World Trade Centre, where the negotiations took place that led to South Africa’s first multi-racial election in 1994.

Getting There

Emperors Palace is next to OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The airport location makes it simple to combine a stay with a flight, and the resort is set up for shuttle transport from the airport.

Is there an Emperors Palace online casino?

Emperors Palace is a land-based casino resort, and this page covers the resort itself. We do not suggest that the resort runs or endorses any online casino on our lists.

If you want to play online, start with our guide to online casinos for Gauteng players. Online sports betting is licensed by the provincial gambling boards; check a site’s licence before you sign up.

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Contact Details

Emperors Palace is located at 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park Johannesburg South Africa

Phone: +27 11 928 1000

email: [email protected]

website: www.emperorspalace.com/

Opening hours, shows and prices change, so check with the resort before you go.

18+ only. Gamble responsibly: SA Responsible Gambling Foundation counselling line 0800 006 008 (24/7).