Montecasino

ABOUT US

WELCOME TO MONTECASINO

Entertainment, Dining, Hotels And Events In Johannesburg

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. Stay in one of our three hotels in Fourways where you can enjoy the Palazzo's luxury, a stylish experience at Southern Sun Montecasino or the comfort and convenience of SunSquare Montecasino.

You can dine at some of the most popular restaurants in Johannesburg, watch international stage productions at the Teatro and Pieter Toerien Theatre, catch the latest movies in our movies@ Montecasino cinemas or take a stroll through our Bird Gardens.

To make every experience even more exceptional, you can join our Rewards Programme to get great benefits and instant discounts at our casino, on your hotel stays or when you visit us to enjoy the wide range of entertainment at Montecasino.

SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIER HOSPITALITY AND ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Welcome To Tsogo Sun

Our vision is to provide excellence in hospitality, leisure, gaming and entertainment across our portfolio of 13 casinos and over 100 hotels in South Africa, Africa, the Seychelles and the Middle East. Our award-winning hotels and resorts are rated for quality in their categories and our portfolio includes elegant, individually branded luxury hotels, full service through to select service and budget hotels that cater to the cost conscious traveller.

Our 13 casinos and entertainment centres provide the very best in gaming, recreation, dining and entertainment with our flagship, Montecasino - considered to be Johannesburg’s premier entertainment destination. Other renowned entertainment landmarks include Gold Reef City, Suncoast Casino, and Silverstar Casino.

Extraordinary achievements, extraordinary people, and an extraordinary group: together, we’re setting new standards in hospitality and entertainment.

OUR HISTORY

Tsogo Sun Is Southern Africa’s Premier Gaming, Hotel And Entertainment Group.

Tsogo Sun’s portfolio proudly comprises over 100 hotels with more than 14 600 hotel rooms across all sectors of the market, from luxury to budget in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, the United Arab Emirates and the Seychelles; 14 premier gaming and entertainment destinations in six provinces of South Africa; theatres, cinemas, restaurants and bars; and over 280 conference and banqueting facilities, including the Sandton Convention Centre.

1969

South African Breweries Limited (‘SAB Limited’) and hotel magnate, Sol Kerzner, partnered to create Southern Sun Hotels (‘Southern Sun’), the largest hotel group in the southern hemisphere at the time. Southern Sun commenced operations with six hotels, including the iconic Beverly Hills hotel in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, and was subsequently involved in the development of many of the most prestigious hotels of the era, including the Cape Sun, Sandton Sun and Sun City.

1983

Sun International Limited was split out of Southern Sun as a separate gaming business and Southern Sun remained focused on hotels.

1985

Southern Sun had expanded to 26 hotels. It then acquired the Holiday Inn South Africa hotel group, thereby establishing a countrywide distribution of 49 hotels, in both the up-market and midmarket segments.

1991

Southern Sun was delisted from the JSE and became a wholly owned subsidiary of SAB Limited. Southern Sun entered into a joint venture with Accor SA, the French hotel group, to develop the Formula1 and Formula Inn range of hotels in South Africa and the first of 23 hotels opened the next year.

1995

Tsogo Sun Holdings Proprietary Limited (as it was then known) (‘Tsogo Sun Holdings’) was constituted as a bidding consortium between Southern Sun and numerous black empowerment corporates, associations and individuals (via Tsogo Investment Holding Company Proprietary Limited (‘TIH’)) and the consortium was successful in obtaining five casino licences.

1997-1998

The group opened the Emnotweni Casino which in 1997 was the first casino within the new regulated environment in post-Apartheid South Africa. In the following year the group opened The Ridge Casino.

1999

Southern Sun acquired a 50% interest in a consortium with Liberty Group Limited (‘Liberty’) called The Cullinan Hotel Proprietary Limited (‘Cullinan’) which owned three hotels.

2000 – 2002

Montecasino opened during 2000, Hemingways Casino opened during 2001 and the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World followed in 2002. During 2002 SABMiller (via SABSA Holdings Limited) and TIH concluded a landmark BBBEE transaction which resulted in TIH acquiring control of Tsogo Sun Holdings, including the hotel business, and the dilution of SABMiller’s ownership interest to 49%. Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited (‘HCI’) first acquired a 10% interest in TIH during 2002 and has subsequently obtained a 99% ownership of TIH.

2009

The group acquired two casino properties owned by Century Casinos Inc., Blackrock Casino and The Caledon Casino.

2010

An additional 30% of the shares in the Suncoast Casino were acquired from non-controlling interests increasing the group’s holding to 73.5%.

2011

The group merged with Gold Reef Resorts Limited (‘Gold Reef’) incorporating an additional seven casinos into the group’s portfolio – Gold Reef City Casino, Silverstar Casino, Golden Horse Casino, Garden Route Casino, Mykonos Casino, Goldfields Casino and an associate investment in Queens Casino. The group was reverse listed into Gold Reef and subsequently renamed Tsogo Sun Holdings Limited. An additional 16.5% of the shares in the Suncoast Casino were acquired from non-controlling interests, increasing the group’s holding to 90%.

2012

The group acquired Accor SA’s holding in the Formula1 hotels and in the following year rebranded the hotels to SUN1. The Tsogo Sun group was rebranded, bringing the two casino businesses and the hotel business under one common identity.

2013

The final 10% of the shares in the Suncoast Casino were acquired from non-controlling interests, bringing the group’s holding to 100%. The group acquired 75.5% of Ikoyi Hotels Limited which owns the Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.

2014

The group acquired an additional 10% interest in Cullinan and Cullinan acquired various hotel assets from Liberty and Southern Sun bringing the number of hotel properties in Cullinan to eight. The group acquired a 25% interest in Redefine BDL Hotel Group Limited, a leading hotel management company in the United Kingdom. SABMiller disposed of its stake in the group bringing an end to the successful 45-year relationship between the groups. As part of the disposal Tsogo Sun Holdings Limited bought back 12% of its ordinary shares.

SERVICES

ENTERTAINMENT

Johannesburg’s No.1 Entertainment Destination

Montecasino has made a name for itself as the premier entertainment destination in Gauteng and for good reason – there is never a shortage of things to do. Entertainment at Montecasino in Johannesburg is varied, with something for everyone.

Our large selection of restaurants and bars, including some of Johannesburg’s top eateries, offer a variety of dining options. Our world class theatres feature top local and international performances bringing the best of the West End and Broadway to South Africa. For some of Johannesburg’s most popular family activities, Montecasino offers a range of attractions and events to delight young and old alike, including the latest movie releases. When the sun has gone down be sure to check out the Montecasino nightlife for an unforgettable night out.

GAMING AT MONTECASINO

‘Johannesburg’s Favourite Casino’

Casino gaming's ultimate adventure awaits you at a Johannesburg favourite - Montecasino. Our casino complex has a non-smoking and two smoking casinos, with a wide variety of games on offer, which includes state-of-the-art Slots with multiple denominations, multi-coin, multi-line machines and a choice of several progressive jackpots.

There are more than 1,860 Slot machines and 70 Tables available, with something for every taste and pocket, from American Roulette, Craps, baccarat, poker and Blackjack to novelty games like Wheel of Fortune and Life of Luxury. Whether you are a high-roller or this is your first time at our Johannesburg casino, there is a range of minimum and maximum bets are available. A Salon Privé provides an area where patrons can enjoy a private casino area while playing their favourite games.

Montecasino is Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination, where guests can enjoy an array of entertainment, including casino gaming, great dining and relaxation with nearby restaurants, theatres and cinemas.

MONTECASINO HOTELS

Stay At One Of Johannesburg’s Most Popular Hotels

Montecasino is home to some of Johannesburg’s most popular hotels. Each hotel has a character of its own, so you can choose opulence, contemporary, eclectic, business friendly or romantic. Really the choice is yours. We invite you to experience them for yourself and enjoy an unforgettable stay in Fourways.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS AT MONTECASINO

Johannesburg’s Dining Destination

Visitors to Montecasino are invited on a culinary journey with a world of dining options to choose from. With a choice of more than 40 restaurants and bars, it is no surprise this is one of Johannesburg’s most popular dining destinations.

Montecasino is home to a variety of mouth-watering Johannesburg restaurants that offer a range of cuisine. From contemporary grill houses, buffet restaurants, Portuguese cuisine featuring peri-peri chicken and fresh LM prawns, exotic flavours at our Thai restaurant, exquisitely aromatic and spicy Indian food, authentic sushi and of course, Italian food. Contemporary Greek cuisine is available at Mythos where you can get a variety of Meze or traditional cooked meals. Whether you’re in the mood for the finest regional Tuscan delights or simple, fresh and delicious pizza and pasta – you'll find it at Montecasino.

From sophisticated bars that offer the finest champagne, cocktails and wines accompanied by sumptuous bar snacks, to more casual and informal bars that are perfect for relaxing with friends or enjoying the big game, you’ll find the best choice of bars in Fourways at Montecasino.

MEETINGS & CONFERENCES AT MONTECASINO

Conference And Function Venues In Johannesburg

Montecasino is ideally suited to hosting meetings and events in Johannesburg whether it is a small business meeting, private function or large conference.

Conveniently located in the heart of Fourways in Northern Johannesburg, Montecasino has 15 upmarket, multi-purpose function venues available across the precinct, as well as accommodation for out-of-town delegates at 3 on-site hotels.

Function venues range from the luxurious Executive Boardroom, which can accommodate 16 guests to the grand Montecasino Ballroom which can host larger groups of up to 1,000.

Our team of professional event coordinators are available to assist you in arranging anything from an intimate executive board meeting, to a full day conference, product launch or themed banquet dinner in Johannesburg. The variety of on-site entertainment and other offerings make Montecasino the perfect destination for any event or occasion.

STORES

Shopping At Montecasino

Montecasino offers several stores including a bookshop, clothing and shoe shops, golf specialty store, foreign exchange, jewellery, crystals and minerals, graphic novels and figurines and even a gifts and novelty shop.

If you're looking for that special something, you'll find it at Montecasino.