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Basic Room
13 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Economy Room
10 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Business Room
25 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Comfort Room
24 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room
17 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Exclusive Room
26 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chalet
40 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale guesthouse with fitness center and conference center

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Akasia, Casta Diva is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Wonderboom Nature Reserve and National Zoological Gardens of South Africa. This upscale guesthouse is 8 mi (12.9 km) from National Library of South Africa and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Old Raadsaal.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This Beaux Arts guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Charisma Restaurant, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Akasia? This guesthouse has 861 square feet (80 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 27
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1914
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 861
  • Conference space size (meters) - 80
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Couples/private dining
  • Art gallery on site
  • Nature reserve
  • Coworking spaces

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Casta Diva offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Room service
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • In-room massage available
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.

Charisma Restaurant - This poolside fine-dining restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Cash or credit card deposit required

Service animals are allowed

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 75 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 750
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Casta Diva House
  • Casta Diva House Pretoria
  • Casta Diva Pretoria
  • Casta Diva House Akasia
  • Casta Diva Akasia
  • Casta Diva Guesthouse Akasia
  • Casta Diva Akasia
  • Casta Diva Guesthouse
  • Casta Diva Guesthouse Akasia

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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