The Captain

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Staff

9.4
  • The entire place is yours
  • 5382 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Captain in Pretoria offers a spacious, recently renovated villa with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Family rooms provide ample space for relaxation and comfort. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a view, a lush garden, and a terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity. Convenient Facilities: The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Additional amenities include a dishwasher, microwave, and outdoor dining area. Nearby Attractions: Located 21 km from the University of Pretoria and 23 km from Union Buildings, The Captain is also close to Pretoria Country Club and Rietvlei Nature Reserve. Free on-site private parking is provided.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Swimming pool

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Eveline
South Africa South Africa
“The location was great. Very close to Pretoria and Johannesburg. We went as a family of 10 and we were so comfortable. The beds and bathrooms catered well for us. The host was very helpful and the staff were great once we were on the property....”
Confidence
South Africa South Africa
“The scenery is amazing. Great place to host family/friends and just unwind. The villa is spacious and comfortable, and the fireplace made our stay extra warm since it was cold. Would definitely recommend”
Mukondi
South Africa South Africa
“The house is beautiful and the outside area 10/10. The staff very helpful. Enough space to host”
Sanam
South Africa South Africa
“House is very spacious and outside area is perfect for groups”
Koos
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely spacious house with splash pool and braai facilities”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great house. Loved the dogs 🐕 really wanted to bring hazel back to the UK. Rudi was really helpful and philamon was great. Really fab outside area to braai. Really enjoyed our stay”
Lauren
South Africa South Africa
“The outside chilling area. Perfect for a Saturday braai. The staff members were friendly and welcoming.”
Matt
South Africa South Africa
“A very nice place with loads of space for everybody”
Haisem
South Africa South Africa
“The natural surrounding. The friendly staff member, Philamon, and the space and comfort of the place itself.”
Vd
South Africa South Africa
“The Castle is a must stay experience. The staff were amazing, helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed some quality time with family and friends around the braai area. Also, management/the owners are really invested in making your stay special,...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Rudi

9.4
Host review score
Rudi
The Captain offers tranquility, a special place where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Captain is for the tired, the corporate, nature lovers, and fisherman. The property also caters to larger group functions such as Bachelor's parties. Salute! Other attractions in close vicinity: Mooipoort Golf Club, Pebble Rock Golf Club, Hengelaars Vriend Fishing Spot, Roodeplaat Dam, Roodeplaat Spar and Tops.
Rudi Oosthuizen is a South African entrepreneur and animal lover known for his involvement in both financial advisory services and hospitality. He is the owner of Alenti Capital, a financial advisory firm, and Captain Villa, a hospitality establishment. Beyond his business ventures, Oosthuizen is passionate about wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism.
Mooipoort Golf Club down the road Pebble Rock Golf Club around the corner Hengelaars Friend Down the road Roodeplaat Dam down the road Roodeplaat Spar down the road
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Captain takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Captain in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.