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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with free breakfast and children's pool

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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

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Garden view
Lunch and dinner served, al fresco dining
Double/Twin Rondavels
Lunch and dinner served, al fresco dining
Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin) | Bathroom

Overview of Eight Bells Mountain Inn

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

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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

View all photos for Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin)

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
Fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 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
Fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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

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
Fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 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
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 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
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double/Twin Rondavels

Double/Twin Rondavels

Double/Twin Rondavels

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (Swiss Village)

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
Fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Ruiterbos

A family-friendly stay in Ruiterbos awaits you at Eight Bells Mountain Inn. You'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 22.4 km (13.9 mi) from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free breakfast. .The restaurant, Oak Room Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, kids' swimming pool, and pool loungers as well as access to horse riding/rentals. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available for free. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-star Ruiterbos hotel include Hartenbos Seefront and Langeberg Mall.

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

Upscale hotel with free breakfast and children's pool
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.

  • English breakfast (free)
  • Conference rooms
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games 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

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

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

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1930
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 guest room 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 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

What is the cancellation policy at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

Eight Bells Mountain Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eight Bells Mountain Inn on 13 May 2024 start from NZ$198.02, 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 parking available at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

Yep, Eight Bells Mountain Inn has a free self car park.

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn have a pool?

Eight Bells Mountain Inn has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Eight Bells Mountain Inn a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Eight Bells Mountain Inn.

Is Eight Bells Mountain Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like a children's pool and supervised childcare, as well as children's books and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Eight Bells Mountain Inn is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary English brekkie is served at Eight Bells Mountain Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

No, Eight Bells Mountain Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

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 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