Things To Do In Monte Casino Johannesburg
Posted By admin On 09/04/22Named and themed after the gorgeous Monte Cassino in Ital, this stunning leisure and casino complex is designed to replicate an ancient Tuscan village. Welcoming 9.3 million visitors every year, the Monte Casino offers guests a whole host of activities and events to experience. Monte Casino Johannesburg Monte casino is Cleverly located just about 30 minutes’ drive away from Johannesburg’s international airport, Monte casino is regarded as Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination – not only for its fantastic casino, but also for its five star accommodation, active night life and quality family fun. As the top entertainment destination in Gauteng, Montecasino offers some of the best things to do in Johannesburg. From thrilling gaming and exciting promotions in our award-winning casino to mesmerising stage productions and fun family outings, we have a wide range of entertainment offerings for you to enjoy. Parker's Comedy Club in Monte Casino (Fourways) - Great place, good laughs, very interesting performances ( Protected content) - Molly Malone's on Forest Road (Fourways) - Irish Pub Plus. Everything from after work drinks to late night parties.
Monte Casino in Johannesburg was opened in November 2000. Since its opening it has become the most visited attraction in the province, averaging about eight million visitors a year. Being the most popular entertainment attraction has been affirmed by the venue receiving readers choice awards, including Best Entertainment Complex, Best Cinema Complex and Best Casino.
The theme of the Casino is old Tuscan, and the architecture is simply magnificent. Inside you can look up at at blue skies, and peep into the
windows and lives of the permanent residents. Washing lines overhead, cobblestone streets, and ducks wading underneath the bridges, transport you to a completely
different world and has you spellbound from the moment you enter.
If the architecture and pinpoint detail accuracy does not keep you
entertained, there are 20 restaurants, a fifteen screen cinema complex,
76
retailers, children’s entertainment center, theatre, skate park, Monte Casino
Bird
Gardens and of course, the spectacular casino. Monte Casino is also
host to
the South African leg of the Duke of Edinburgh Cup Golf Tournament.
This
tournament has raised more than 6.2 million rand for the selected
organizations.
The Monte Casino Bird Gardens, houses a collection of over 142
African
Cycads species, the biggest in the world, and in total, over 1 000
reptiles,
small animals and birds. All the animals are housed in their natural
surroundings, and the walk through aviary, is the largest exhibit in
Africa,
of its kind. The Monte Casino Bird Gardens also has a free flight bird
show that is guaranteed to thrill spectators.
You can rub shoulders with the rich and famous in the Monte Casino
Paparazzi Room, or take a chance in the 8500 square meter casino. With
plenty of big jackpots just waiting to be won, 70 gaming tables and
1700
gaming machines, you will be relieved to know that the casino operates
24
hours and has highly trained staff to ensure that you enjoy your gaming
experience.
Gauteng's Premier Entertainment Destination
Montecasino is Johannesburg’s most popular premier entertainment destination. The multi-million gaming, retail and leisure complex, situated in the upmarket suburb of Fourways, Best Casino, Best Entertainment Complex and Best Cinema Complex. Without a doubt, Montecasino is a must when visiting anywhere in Gauteng.
The complex was designed to resemble a Tuscan Village and from the road, it appears to be exactly this, an old weathered open air Italian village. Inside the village is a different story completely, visitors are presented with a very modern family entertainment centre with over 2 kilometres of cobbled walkways and three-storey buildings all covered with a massive roof painted Michel Angelo style. Montecasino offers something for the whole family from kids entertainment and no less than 15 cinemas to a state of the art casino, live entertainment and festivals.
The casino is accessible from three separate entrances and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week with over 1860 slot machines and approximately 70 tables available. Games include American Roulette, Poker, Blackjack, Baccarat, Craps and also novelty games such a Wheel of Fortune. There is a range of minimum and maximum bets available so first time gamblers as well as high-rollers are welcome.
What makes this entertainment complex so attractive is its variety of things to do as well as an array of shops, restaurants and activities that will keep visitors of any age entertained – there is even a choice of accommodation from 3-Star to 5-Star Hotels at the complex!
Things to do and see
- Casino & Entertainment Centre
- Montecasino Teatro
- Pieter Toerien Theatre
- Arcade Entertainment Centre
- Kids Creche
- Parkers Comedy Club
- Cantara Dinner & Dance
- Vintage Vargabar
- Cinema Complex
- Food Courts
- Restaurants & Coffee Shops
- Bookstore, Fashion, Jewellery, Candies, Novelty and Gift Shops
- Accommodation: Southern Sun, Sun Square & Palazzo Hotels
- Various Spa facilities
- Expo’s, Festivals & Events
- Conferencing & Event Facilities
Admission
Day visitors pay a nominal parking fee of R10 per car.
Things To Do In Monte Casino Johannesburg Events
Find Us
- From the N1 (Western Bypass) take the William Nicol Turnoff, turn right onto William Nicol Drive and drive in a northerly direction towards Fourways for approximately 3km.
- Cross over Leslie Road. At the next traffic light intersection (Kingfisher Road), turn right into Montecasino Boulevard. At each traffic circle you will find entrances into Montecasino on your left-hand side.
- The Gautrain bus Pick-up and Drop off point is at the 1st traffic circle, Palazzo Circle, more commonly known as West Drop Off. (Just outside the Palazzo Hotel/ Bird Gardens Entrance).
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