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Casta Diva

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts guest house with outdoor pool

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush gardens and ornate balustrade.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this charming building features a stone wall with a textured pattern and a wooden door.
Kitchen features wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a large mirror.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil water feature.
Stroll through this serene courtyard, surrounded by lush trees and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
67 Albatros Street, Ninapark, Akasia, Gauteng, 0152
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Union Buildings
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • UNISA
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Business Room

Business Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Business Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

Economy Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Economy Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Chalet

Chalet | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Chalet

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Exclusive Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 177 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Basic Room

  • 134 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Comfort Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Akasia

Close to airport.Within a 5-minute walk of this Akasia guesthouse, you'll find Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment and Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve. Wonderboom Nature Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km) and National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Union Buildings - 19 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • UNISA - 20 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 21 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • University of Pretoria - 21 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willow Tree Pub and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tawny Creek Spur - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Casta Diva

4-star Beaux Arts guest house with outdoor pool
Casta Diva offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center, 2 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this guesthouse measures 861 square feet (80 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Casta Diva. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Beaux Arts Akasia guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • 861 sq ft of conference space
  • 80 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1914
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Casta Diva to the airport?

Casta Diva is 36.7 mi (48-min drive) away from the Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Casta Diva have an airport shuttle?

Casta Diva offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 750 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Casta Diva offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Casta Diva, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 75 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Casta Diva?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Time Square Casino (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Casta Diva?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Casta Diva?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Casta Diva have a pool?

Casta Diva features an outdoor pool.

Does Casta Diva have a restaurant?

Casta Diva is home to Charisma Restaurant, which features Fusion cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does Casta Diva have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Casta Diva to downtown Akasia?

Casta Diva is 3.7 mi away from Akasia.

Casta Diva Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lovely place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service driven

The staff were more than accomodating, and happy to help far later than should be expected of them. A pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Very friendly staff. Great food with fairly extensive menu. The chef came out personally to explain his daily special. Overall a very nice venue with value for money. Good WiFi connection everywhere.

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place and top Service

The Casta Diva is a wonderful boutique hotel. The rooms are very clean, with loads of space and well decorated. The place is perfect for a romantic stay as well as for family. The gardens are beautifully maintained. It's a pleasure and so relaxing to walk around the property. There is also a nice pool to refresh yourself. The staff are really nice. Very attentive and helpful. Service is very hot in their priorities. The food in their restaurant is also excellent.

10/10 Excellent

brenda, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nearly a five star to me

I found it very relaxing ,staff member very helpfull and caring, I and going to be a regular guest at Castadiva, go there once but difficult to leave got to go back.

8/10 Good

Jozef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prima om te relaxen en lekker te eten

Zeer mooi aangelegde tuin en groot zwembad met slecht 6 sunbeds. Uitstekende keuken. Zeer attent en vriendelijk personeel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best B&B i have tried in ZA

Nice B&B in god surrounding, nice restaurant and personal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Freundliches Personal und hervorragendes Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Sid-Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

To be recommended

Very nice staff, peacefull environment & good insulation