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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Ruiterbos with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Garden view
Terrace/patio
Sports facility
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
The price is $127
includes taxes & fees
$110 per night
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2025

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Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Room - Palm Court

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Unit - Palm Court

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Rooms - Rose Court

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Rondavels

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Swiss Village) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Room (Swiss Village)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Garden Route, Ruiterbos, Western Cape, 6500

What's nearby

  • Hartenbos Seefront - 28 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Diaz Beach - 30 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 31 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 35 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Gondwana Game Reserve - 74 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 44 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonop Farm & Road Stall - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boerqi Bistro at Ruiterbos Farm Stall - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boerqi Bistro - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Eight Bells Mountain Inn

Eight Bells Mountain Inn is a great choice for a stay in Ruiterbos. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Oak Room Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool are other highlights.

Languages

Dutch, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Trampoline
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Children's books
  • Bed rails
  • Cabinet locks
  • Fireplace gate
  • Pool gate
  • Outlet covers

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Pool table
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (646 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1930
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Oak Room Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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 and debit cards.

Also known as

Eight Bells Inn
Eight Bells Mountain
Eight Bells Mountain Inn
Eight Bells Mountain Inn Ruiterbos
Eight Bells Mountain Ruiterbos
Eight Bells Mountain Inn Hotel
Eight Bells Mountain Inn Ruiterbos
Eight Bells Mountain Inn Hotel Ruiterbos

Frequently asked questions

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Eight Bells Mountain Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Eight Bells Mountain Inn and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Eight Bells Mountain Inn also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
Yes, Oak Room Restaurant offers alfresco dining and local cuisine.
Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Historic hotel stay in beautiful moutain setting
Great, historic hotel in a beautiful setting.We had an overnight stay in Palm Court which worked well for our family. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We had drinks in the atmospheric bar and had both dinner and breakfast in the restaurant - good food, good choice and excellent service.
Victoria, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great choice
We had a wonderful stay. The staff were wonderful. The food very tasty. The grounds of the hotel spacious and beautiful. We especially enjoyed playing bowls on thier bowls lawn
anthony, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tanya, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

highly recommended.
We had been here before. Just as good as the first time we stayed. Brilliant highly recommended,
yvonne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marietha, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marietha, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The breakfasts were good if not exciting. The other meals were unimaginative. The menu is dated and needs some serious upgrading. However we did appreciate the service, the spotless white table cloths and real silverware .
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It’s fine for the price. Needs a revamp, not correct to say its in Mossel Bay as it’s a good 30km outside it.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A gem
Beautiful part of the Cape and very tranquil and peaceful.
Alayne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for everyone
It was a last minute booking before a meeting at Mosselbay. It was definitely worth the few extra kilometers: the place is wonderful, the staff is really nice (they actually waited for us as we arrived around 9.30 pm, to serve us an excellent dinner)... I just look forward to coming back here with my family next time!
Ronan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mountain Inn far from Mossel Bay.
We stayed one night, and would not return, the area is rather remote and we were on our way to Knysna and opted to break the journey, we wouldn't do it the next time. The bathroom was so cold, it was uncomfortable, and whilst the bedroom had a heat A/C it was still cold, and water was coming in thru the front door, which we had to ask for towels to soak up the rain water.
Moira, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A nice place in the countryside
The Inn is on a very pretty site. It has a lot on ammenities and a very good invluded breakfast. The bar and restaurant are very nice.
Glen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Simple but nice. Staffs are very friendly and helpful.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Be aware
All was good except the most important part, it was completely impossible to sleep since our poolview rooms where just beside a big road with traffic throughout the night, big lorries making a lot of noise !
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Steaks
A delightful place to stay with great facilities. The pool is excellent and the extensive grounds are lovely and well maintained. The Inn is historic but is in the middle of nowhere so transport is required. The restaurant is outstanding and I had the best fillet steaks of any during my stay in South Africa.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise in the wilderness of South Africa
Beyond words, this piece of paradise is a small garden od Eden nestled in the wilderness of south Africa's most beautiful landscapes . We stayed at the swiss family log cabin , and had every amenity possible. The staff was sooo helpful and accommodating in every way, from suggesting outings , room service, free wifi, etc. the cleanliness was impeccable , and the breakfast was first clas, 5 star, with buffet as well as home cooked to order egg. The sound of roosters in the morning and birds chirping would wak us with a smile , and the country like activities for kids, like a donkey cart ride every day, all made us feel like we could truly experience the beauty of nature and the outdoor wonders . Our cabin faced a mountain view that took our breath away as we sat on the large balcony and had our wine and dinner one evening. This place gets a 10 star rating from us ( party of 4 +7 month old infant)
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hideaway
This Hotel was a wonderful surprise on our Trip trough ZA. We fielt at home. The staff is friendly and the Restaurant great. The place made verry good memories to us.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful Location Away From The Rush
Eight Bells is located in a beautiful setting. There are lots of activities organised by the hotel such as horse riding and trail walking. The room was a good size and well appointed. The staff were friendly and helpful. The only disappointment was the lack of WiFi service. In this day and age it is inappropriate to limit Internet access in this way (100MB per day between 4 people) and then to charge for additional access.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A hapy environment
Met very friendly on arrival and showed the way to the log cabin which is situated away from the rest of the hotel overlooking the valley. Room clean, neat with underfloor heating which you need on the chilly nights. Staff overall friendly, country hotel in the country side with country cooking! If you want fine dine or trendy food/décor stay away - you only find real country hospitality here!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional Hideaway
20 miles from the nearest town. Rooms were like the Zulu Round Hut complete with thatched ,circular roof and masses of space
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this place!
What a gem this place is. In a stunning location at the foot of Robinson Pass. We stayed in one of the Swiss cottages with a superb balcony and amazing mountain views. The food, staff and service were all excellent. Simply not to be missed!
Verified Expedia guest review