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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Ruiterbos with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

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Garden view
Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, al fresco dining
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, al fresco dining
Deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Eight Bells Mountain Inn

8,4 out of 10 Very good
8,4/10 Very good

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
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Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Garden Route, Ruiterbos, Western Cape, 6500
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
For families
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden

Room options

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

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Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace )

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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

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Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Room - Palm Court

  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Unit - Palm Court

  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Rooms - Rose Court

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Rondavels

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Swiss Village)

  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About this area

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 44 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
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About this property

Eight Bells Mountain Inn

Eight Bells Mountain Inn is a great choice for a stay in Ruiterbos. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Oak Room Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. This upscale hotel also features a bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool.

Languages

Dutch, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2 PM - 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Trampoline
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Children's books
  • Bed rails
  • Cabinet locks
  • Fireplace gate
  • Pool gate
  • Outlet covers

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Pool table
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (646 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1930
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Oak Room Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.

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

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Eight Bells Mountain Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
You can check in from 2 PM - 7 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Eight Bells Mountain Inn and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Eight Bells Mountain Inn also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Eight Bells Mountain Inn?
Yes, Oak Room Restaurant offers alfresco dining and local cuisine.
Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Reviews

8,4

Very good

8,8/10

Cleanliness

9,0/10

Staff & service

8,0/10

Amenities

8,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Tanya, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

highly recommended.
We had been here before. Just as good as the first time we stayed. Brilliant highly recommended,
yvonne, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Marietha, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marietha, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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 .
2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

A gem
Beautiful part of the Cape and very tranquil and peaceful.
Alayne, 1-night romance trip
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