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
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 77 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
very charming place in beautiful surroundings, the food is amazing, very family friendly (with carriage ride, pony, donkey, horses, playground and playroom around), a variety of hiking trails on the premises, super friendly staff

Reception was friendly and professional. It was raining when we arrived. We were met at our car with an umbrella. We had a lovely Swiss Chalet with beautiful views. Chalet was neat, clean, well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed pre-drinks at the bar with some friends. The barman was friendly and very informative about the history of Eight Bells Inn. Breakfast was delicious. Staff was very friendly. Would recommend Eight Bells Inn any time of the day.

Beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Many activities to do. Delicious food. Excellent service and wonderful staff. Very helpful and friendly. Manager very hands-on.

The hospitality was awesome. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The scenery is great. A very calming atmosphere.

The hospitality and friendly staff makes you feel at home. The peace and tranquility surrounds you.

Excellent facilities and staff. Well worth the stay and highly recommended.

The views and facilities. The staff were friendly and helpful. The fresh mountain air.

The location, the ambience and the friendlyness of he staff have persuaded me that this will not be my last visit. We had a great horse ride and a lovely walk and relaxed completly.

Still one of my favorite destinations in the Western Cape been coming back since 1970.

Very well run. Very friendly staff who made me feel at home. Excellent spacious room Good food Nice grounds with lovey big pool

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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 situated 37.3 miles from the Congo Caves and 21.7 miles from the Dias Museum. Free parking is provided.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
- Hi is this pet friendly for a small dog? TxGood day, Thank you for your enquiry, but unfortunately no pets are allowed. Kind regards Eight Bells Mountain InnAnswered on 14 November 2021
- Hi there, are there braai facilities outside the unitHi There - No sir , we do not have braai facilities as we are a hotel. Many Thanks and Kind Regards Billy EngelbrechtAnswered on 13 December 2021
- Rate per nightDear Sir/Madam Hope you are keeping well and that this "message" finds you in good health! Please let me know for what date you are enquiring (2020 0r..Answered on 2 November 2020
- Do you have self catering accommodation?Hi There We do not offer self-catering accommodation at our hotel. Many Thanks and Kind Regards Billy EngelbrechtAnswered on 9 October 2020
- Have you taken any precautions for check-in because of the coronavirus?We are in the process of putting all the necessary protocols and guidelines in place as specified by the TBCSA and will strictly adhere to this when w..Answered on 14 August 2020
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Oak Room Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood, Local, International, European, Grill/BBQ, South African
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
Patio Sun Room
Cuisine: Seafood, Local, International, European, Grill/BBQ, South African
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, High tea, Cocktail hour
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Bingo
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipment
- Squash
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Tennis court
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- 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
- Safety deposit box
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
- Kids' pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- English
- Dutch
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Eight Bells Mountain Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform Eight Bells Mountain Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via 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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Eight Bells Mountain Inn has 2 restaurants:
- Patio Sun Room
- Oak Room Restaurant
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Check-in at Eight Bells Mountain Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, Eight Bells Mountain Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Eight Bells Mountain Inn is 0.8 miles from the centre of Ruiterbos.
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Eight Bells Mountain Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Games room
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Darts
- Squash
- Bingo
- Walking tours
- Horse riding
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis equipment
- Live sport events (broadcast)
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Guests staying at Eight Bells Mountain Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
- À la carte
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The prices at Eight Bells Mountain Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Eight Bells Mountain Inn include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Bungalow
- Chalet