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| Location | Vantaa, Finland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 60°17′26″N24°58′8″E / 60.29056°N 24.96889°ECoordinates: 60°17′26″N24°58′8″E / 60.29056°N 24.96889°E |
| Address | Tasetie 8 |
| Opening date | September 2008 |
| No. of stores and services | 50[1] |
| Total retail floor area | 45,405 square metres (488,740 sq ft)[1] |
| Parking | 800[1] |
| Website | www.flamingo.fi/en/(in English) |
Flamingo Entertainment Centre is the biggest entertainment centre in the Nordic countries. It is located in Vantaa next to the Jumbo Shopping Centre. Flamingo was opened in 2008 and there is a hotel, variety of entertainment activities (eg. a movie theater, spa, bowling, laser games, virtual experiences) and 40 different stores under its roof.
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Services[edit]
Flamingo has entertainment for kids and adults. Flamingo has the biggest indoor water park in Finland. In addition to normal swimming pools there are several water slides, kids pool and Jacuzzi. There is also a spa and wellness section for adults, with different kinds of saunas and relaxing and wellness treatments. Spa and wellness section is for adults only (18 years and above).
Flamingo also has a bowling alley, a laser tag arena, a minigolf, an kids escape room, a 6-screen cinema, a gym, a hotel and numerous shops and restaurants.
There is a bridge that connects Flamingo with shopping centre Jumbo.
Location and transportation[edit]
Flamingo is located on the side of Ring III, next to the shopping centre Jumbo. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is also located near Flamingo.
Car[edit]
There are 800 parking spots in Flamingo that are free for 5 hours. The parking lot is guarded by Q-Park. Entrance to the parking lot is from the Tasetie, next to the main entrance of Flamingo.
Public transportation[edit]
Flamingo is well served by the buses of the Helsinki Region Transport (HRT) around the clock.
It takes only few minutes from airport to Flamingo by buses 615 and 617. The bus stop for these buses is right next to Flamingo. The other option is to take the train I to Aviapolis railway station and take the bus 561 or 562 from there.
Other buses: from Tikkurila railway station the bus 562, from Myyrmäki railway station the buses 571, 572, 574, from Helsinki city centre buses 614, 615, 415.
References[edit]
- ^ abc'Kauppakeskukset: Finnish Shopping Centers 2013'(PDF). Kauppakeskusyhdistys. Suomen Kauppakeskusyhdistys ry. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
| Province : Northern Cape |
| Address : N12 Phakamile Mabije Road 8301, Kimberley |
| Phone : +27 11 898 7000 |
| Fax : +2753 830 2600 |
| Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Website : www.suninternational.com/Destinations/Casinos/Flamingo |
Directions From Kimberly Airport (± 14km)
- Head northwest toward Oliver Rd, 750m.
- Continue straight onto Maroela St, 350m.
- Turn left at Oliver Rd/N8.
- Continue to follow N8 Go through 1 roundabout, 4.6km.
- Slight left at Bultfontein Rd/N12, 600m.
- Turn right at Lennox St/N12/R64, 650m.
- Turn left at Quinn St/N12, 1.4km.
- Turn right at Transvaal Rd/N12, 4.7km.
- Turn left Destination will be on the right, 550m.
Overview
Situated in the heart of Kimberley in South Africa, the Flamingo Casino gets its name from the nearby Kamfers Dam, home to 400 hectares of wetland and inhabited by the beautiful flamingo birds that are native to the area. The Flamingo Casino makes a stunning contrast to the unique architecture and rich history of Kimberley, an old historic mining town, offering visitors plenty of things to do on site and in the surrounding areas.
As part of the Sun International Group, Flamingo Casino is committed to providing a top class gaming and hotel destination to visitors, and this is seen through the vast selection of games, exceptional leisure and entertainment features, conference amenities and more.
Flamingo Casinos also takes pride in its corporate social initiatives and runs annual drives, charity walks and challenges.
The Casino
The Flamingo Casino runs long hours of game play on its casino floor, offering slots, table games and more in smoking and non smoking sections. Players are treated to a classic Victorian style, contrasted by flashing lights and colourful décor. Regular visitors can take advantage of the Sun International Most Valued Guest (MVG) benefits, which offer multiple perks through this loyalty programme.
Flamingo Casino offers over 280 coinless slots, many of them wildly popular among visitors. These include titles such as Wheel of Gold slot, Hollywood slots, Born to be Wild slots, African Express slots and more. Visitor are ensured an easy and convenient gaming experience thanks to the smart card gaming system linked to the slot games on the casino floor.
11 different games tables dot the Flamingo Casino, including Blackjack, American Roulette and Texas Hold 'em.
Dining and Bars
Apart from walk up bars that ensure that players are offered drinks while they play, there are two other bars on the premises of the Flamingo Casino. These are the 129 Show Bar and the Squires Grill and Bar. Squires offers family friendly fare, with the bar open from 12 noon each day, up until 11 at night. 129 Show Bar is also well known for its delicious menus, and also gives visitors the opportunity to watch sporting events or live performances of the country's top artists.
Harvest Charcoal Grill, also situated on the premises of the casino, offers a variety of dishes inclduing meat dishes and vegetarian dishes. Harvest Charcoal also offers a chef-special classic chicken with a regional-famous sauce.
Accommodation
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Flamingo Casino offers visitors comfortable and affordable accommodation at the off-site Road Lodge, a 1 star option for business travelers, holiday makers and conference delegates. The hotel offers 90 guestrooms, each one tastefully decorated. The hotel has 24 hour service.
Entertainment Facilities
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Flamingo Casino regularly hosts local bands and live performers and is a popular cultural hub for the best shows in town.
Kimberley itself is a historical town with a rich heritage, and offers a number of things to do for locals and visitors alike. The Kimberley Golf Club is popular with golfers, while the Kimberley Mine Museum and famous Big Hole are a magnate for visitors to the area. Younger visitors will enjoy the Flambino Creche and Kids Zone on site while their parents enjoy more adult-oriented entertainment.