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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Garden view
Property amenity
Aerial view
Double/Twin Rondavels
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin)

Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace )

Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins

Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double/Twin Room - Palm Court

Double/Twin Room - Palm Court

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Unit - Palm Court

Family Unit - Palm Court

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Twin Rooms - Rose Court

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double/Twin Rondavels

Double/Twin Rondavels

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (Swiss Village)

Family Room (Swiss Village)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Eight Bells Mountain Inn. Active travellers can enjoy volleyball, mountain biking and racquetball/squash at this hotel. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Oak Room Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, motorhome/coach/lorry parking and a local area shuttle
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a computer station and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Eight Bells Mountain Inn feature comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Children's books, childcare services and free infant beds
  • Shared bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Oak Room Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 and debit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eight Bells Mountain Inn on 26 Nov 2024 start from €118.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Eight Bells Mountain Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Eight Bells Mountain Inn located?

This family-friendly Ruiterbos hotel is located in the mountains, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Diaz Beach and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Hartenbos Seefront and Langeberg Mall are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Eight Bells Mountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

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 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
highly recommended.
We had been here before. Just as good as the first time we stayed. Brilliant highly recommended,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marietha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marietha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Alayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem
Beautiful part of the Cape and very tranquil and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronan, Luxembourg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Moira

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Simple but nice. Staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
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 !

8/10 Good

margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa, US

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

10/10 Excellent

Willy

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

8/10 Good

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Deon

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Carrigaline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional Hideaway
20 miles from the nearest town. Rooms were like the Zulu Round Hut complete with thatched ,circular roof and masses of space

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service