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 9.3/10! (score from 105 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
A beautiful location, very good facilities such as tennis courts, swiming pool, bowling green, horses etc; property immaculately kept.
South Africa
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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 60 km from the Congo Caves and 35 km from the Dias Museum. Free parking is provided.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- 2 swimming pools
- 2 restaurants
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Good breakfast
Availability
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See what guests loved the most:
- Joanna
South Africa“A beautiful location, very good facilities such as tennis courts, swiming pool, bowling green, horses etc; property immaculately kept.” - IanSouth Africa“Lovely gardens and friendly staff plus excellent food”
Helen
United Kingdom“This was different to anywhere else we have stayed before, the accommodation was great, log cabins overlooking looking the mountains. The cabins themselves were excellent, with wonderful balconies. The staff were very friendly.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Oak Room Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily 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
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Eight Bells Mountain InnGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- 2 swimming pools
- 2 restaurants
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Good breakfast
- 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
Sustainable initiatives
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 13 years and above will be charged as 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.
Cash
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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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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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
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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. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
