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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free breakfast

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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

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Garden view
Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining
Double/Twin Rondavels | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining
Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin) | Bathroom | Deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Eight Bells Mountain Inn

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Garden Route, Ruiterbos, Western Cape, 6500
  • Popular LocationHartenbos Seefront28 min drive
  • Popular LocationBotlierskop Private Game Reserve31 min drive
  • AirportGeorge (GRJ)44 min drive
  • Popular LocationGondwana Game Reserve74 min drive

Room options

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Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin)

  • 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 ) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace )

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin)

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

Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins

  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Room - Palm Court | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double/Twin Room - Palm Court

  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Unit - Palm Court | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Unit - Palm Court

  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Rooms - Rose Court

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Rondavels | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double/Twin Rondavels

  • 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)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ruiterbos

In Ruiterbos .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 16 miles (25 km) of Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Diaz Beach is within 16 miles (25 km) and Hartenbos Seefront is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Hartenbos Seefront - 28 min drive
  • Diaz Beach - 30 min drive
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 31 min drive
  • Santos Beach - 34 min drive
  • Gondwana Game Reserve - 74 min drive

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

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free breakfast
Eight Bells Mountain Inn offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Eight Bells Mountain Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ruiterbos hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1930
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Eight Bells Mountain Inn offers 25 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ruiterbos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Diners Club, and debit cards.

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

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

How close is Eight Bells Mountain Inn to the airport?

Eight Bells Mountain Inn is 31.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the George (GRJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eight Bells Mountain Inn on May 9, 2024 start from $105.49, excluding 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.

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Eight Bells Mountain Inn.

How close is Eight Bells Mountain Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 15.4 mi (30-min drive) from Diaz Beach.

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn offer free breakfast?

Yes, Eight Bells Mountain Inn offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn have a pool?

Eight Bells Mountain Inn features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn have a restaurant?

Eight Bells Mountain Inn is home to Oak Room Restaurant, which features local cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Eight Bells Mountain Inn to downtown Ruiterbos?

Eight Bells Mountain Inn is 0.3 mi away from Ruiterbos.

Eight Bells Mountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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