Montecasino is situated in Fourways, North of Johannesburg. It is a great place if you are looking for entertainment, Restaurants, Casino and a Cinema. It is a fun place to take out-of-towners and tourists.
The complex also offers accommodation in the 5 star Palazzo Montecasino hotel. It is a very modern Tuscan style building where they often hosts international performers.
The casino is open 24 hours and occupies a large space. They have 1,700 gaming machines and seventy-three table and poker games. The property has twenty-four restaurants, three bars and a hotel with 246 rooms.
They also have children’s programs at the Bambini Crèche facilities. This includes a convention and meeting space, daycare and playground.
Security is good and the casino has under roof parking.
My friend Monica decided to bring me here when I visited South Africa in 2010 for the World Cup Soccer. We ate at the Metropolis restaurant and it was an excellent choice. The whole place was geared up for the World Cup and flags were waving everywhere. It was a great feeling to see the place in such a festive mood.
I have been to Montecasino on a couple of occasions over the years. I often met friends at one of the many great restaurants and then went for a live show afterwards. They always have a jam-packed program with comedians and or International performers.
Where: Montecasino,Fourways,Johannesburg
When: 27 May 2010
Wow Great Spot to be there at the time of world cup!!Another thing is casino ..i never visited any hotels with casinos ..i have long to travel a long way in my life to see these things
This looks like a wonderful way to spend an evening.
can't believe you're just watching people at a casino, (lol)..very beautiful building..
Looks like a great place to squander money 😉 (in my dreams i guess)
Hi Sheril, the atmosphere over the World Cup was awesome! I loved going back home and to be a part of this. We have a lot of hostels/casinos in South Africa. They are all beautiful and offer a lot of activities for all ages.
Hi Nancie, yes it is. A typical evening was to meet my friends for dinner and then watch a show. It was great!
Hi Alfandi, I had to watch how people squander their money..lol! No seriously it is very interesting to sit at a restaurant and watch the people. I also played some money at the machines but always within limits. Money is for travelling not casino slot machines..lol!
Hi Claire, the sad thing is that is exactly what some people do. Their gambling is an addiction and that is very sad. I suppose in a way the whole package (building,lights,attractions and festivities) are fuelling the addiction. Not good but a great place to hang out if you know your limits 🙂
looks like a great adult theme park lol nice images alsohttp://jpweddingphotograpy.blogspot.com/2011/05/read-all-about-it-proof-dinosaurs-in.html
Your photography is awesome! Beautiful blog!http://www.mariscamera.blogspot.com/
Beautiful pictures!!!
Hi Jim, yes it is! Great fun for all ages 🙂
Thank you very much Eleonora!
Thank you very much Mari! I appreciate the compliment 🙂