Eight Bells Mountain Inn
Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Between Mossel Bay (35km) and Oudtshoorn (60km) , 6500 Ruiterbos, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
Breakfast was excellent. The view from our cabin was awesome. Staff very friendly and helpful. The walking trails at times challenging but wonderful particularly the red route through the proteas.
South Africa
This property is located at the foot of the Robinson Pass in Ruiterbos Valley, on the R328 between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. It offers a garden terrace with a swimming pool and horse stables. All tastefully decorated rooms and chalets at Eight Bells are dotted around the gardens and include a private patio. They also offer a satellite TV, a seating area and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A lunch menu with various sandwiches, teas and wine is available on the spacious garden terrace. Guests can enjoy dinner in The Oak Room, which offers a varied à la carte menu. While kids enjoy the indoor playroom, older guests can go horse riding on The Eight Bell Inn’s estate. It is also possible to play table tennis and billiards, or tennis on the on-site court. Eight Bells is located 37 mi from the Congo Caves and 22 mi from the Dias Museum. Free parking is provided.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- 2 swimming pools
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Annie
South Africa“Breakfast was excellent. The view from our cabin was awesome. Staff very friendly and helpful. The walking trails at times challenging but wonderful particularly the red route through the proteas.”
Janice South Africa“We had visited Eight Bells a couple of times many years ago. It as still has fabulous as it always was. Beautiful Inn.”
David South Africa“Great location, good food and really friendly staff”
Area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Oak Room Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Patio Sun Room
- CuisineSeafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of Eight Bells Mountain InnGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- 2 swimming pools
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Bingo
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipment
- Racquetball
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Darts
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Playground
- Game room
- Tennis court
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Child safety socket covers
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Fenced pool
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Fenced pool
- Kids' pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- English
- Dutch
Property practice
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Eight Bells Mountain Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Eight Bells Mountain Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
FAQs about Eight Bells Mountain Inn
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Guests staying at Eight Bells Mountain Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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Check-in at Eight Bells Mountain Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, Eight Bells Mountain Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Eight Bells Mountain Inn has 2 restaurants:
- Oak Room Restaurant
- Patio Sun Room
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Room options at Eight Bells Mountain Inn include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Bungalow
- Chalet
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Eight Bells Mountain Inn is 0.8 miles from the center of Ruiterbos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Eight Bells Mountain Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Pool table
- Bowling
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Tennis court
- Darts
- Racquetball
- Bingo
- Walking tours
- Horseback riding
- Swimming pool
- Tennis equipment
- Live sports events (broadcast)
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The prices at Eight Bells Mountain Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
