Rio Hotel, Casino & Convention Centre

The Rio Hotel, Casino & Convention Centre was opened in 2002 under the name Tusk Rio Casino Resort. The theme of the resort was inspired by the colour, passion and vibrance of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival. In 2006 it was acquired by Peermont Global who renamed it the Rio Casino Resort and constructed the Peermont Metcourt Rio Hotel and Convention Centre on adjacent land. It is the largest casino on the Continent of Africa and at 24,712 m2 it is the 7th Largest Casino in the World.

Rio Hotel, Casino & Convention Centre Casino Games

There are 274 slot machines from the top developers that you can play 24 hours a day. The range of casino table games includes Roulette, Blackjack and variations of Poker. High Rollers can enjoy the 46 slots, including 5 Aruze machines, or play at the Blackjack and Roulette tables in the exclusive Salon Privé. The Salon also has a vibrant Lounge and easy access from an exclusive car park.

Shows

The Escapades Theatre offers a range of regular entertainment from comedians, cabaret revues and performances from popular South African artists. The theatre has a permanent stage and can be hired as a venue for any event or function.

Bars and Restaurants

The Beef Baron Grillhouse serves prime Beef cuts and popular South African dishes. Items from the grill include, Rump, Fillet, T Bone, New York Strip and Tomahawk Prime Rib Steaks, Lamb Loin Cutlets, Pork Ribs and Spatchcock Chicken. Other popular dishes include Slow Roasted Lamb Shank, Smoked Salmon Trout, Mumbai Chicken and Prawn Curry, Ostrich and Leek, a Seafood Platter, Calamari, Grilled Prawns, Fish and Chips, Venison Carpaccio, Caesar Salad. Vegetarians can enjoy Crumbed Haloumi, Portobello Mushrooms, Pumpkin Panzerotti and Vegetarian Curry.

The F.L.A.G. Cafe in the Peermont Metcourt Hotel serves a breakfast buffet and a Sunday Lunch Buffet with a wide selection of International Dishes.

The Moo Bar serves cocktails and munchies such as Hot & Sticky Asian Wings, BBQ Pork Ribs, Tempura Battered Hake, Cajan Spiced Chicken Panini, Halapeño Aioli Beef Burger and their Signature Dish the Moo Club Sandwich. They have a great selection of drinks and cocktails and host regular ladies nights and weekend parties with music from live DJs. You can also watch Live Sports Screenings.

Accomodation at the Rio Hotel, Casino & Convention Centre

The 3 star Peermont Metcourt Hotel has 70 rooms and suites with Brazilian style murals. Facilities include the F.L.A.G. Cafe Restaurant, bar and lounge, a swimming pool and terrace, landscaped gardens and an exclusive business centre.

Casino Facilities

Trio Off Road Go-Karts has a 500 metre track where up to 10 people can race at a time.

The Fantasia Game Arcade is great fun for children of all ages with many video and arcade games for them to play. There is also a Play Zone Creche where young children will be looked after by professional minders.

Weddings

There are plenty of different places at the Rio Hotel Casino & Convention Centre where you can hold a Wedding Ceremony. From small intimate gatherings to a large indulgent celebration, the team will make sure that no small detail is overlooked to ensure that you can enjoy celebrating your Wedding without any stress.

Rewards

Becoming a member of the Winners Circle is fast and free and you will receive instant benefits, discounts and rewards. There are four tiers that offer progressively larger rewards and you earn points from playing games. The most elite membership is for the top players and by invitation only. When playing at the tables you will receive complimentary drinks and meal vouchers and gain access to exclusive tournaments, table promotions and draw tickets.