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Ripple Hill Hotel

3.0 star property
Inn in Patensie with a restaurant and a bar

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Queen En-Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated
Ripple Hill Hotel welcomes guests with daily manager's receptions and local cuisine. The mountain property offers dry cleaning services, a peaceful terrace, and nearby hiking and biking trails. Multilingual staff help visitors feel at home. Free self-parking adds practical value.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Queen En-Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Queen En-Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King/Twin En-Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

King/Twin En-Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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paul ferreira weg, Patensie, Eastern Cape, 6335

What's nearby

  • Fountains Mall - 49 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Jeffreys Bay Beach - 53 min drive - 41.8 miles
  • Albatross Beach - 53 min drive - 41.7 miles
  • Dolphin Beach - 54 min drive - 42.0 miles
  • Shell Museum - 54 min drive - 41.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tolbos Country Shop and Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Padlangs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ripplers Hill Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ripple Hill Hotel

Inn in the mountains
Consider a stay at Ripple Hill Hotel and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this inn. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ripple Hill Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 1 meeting room, multilingual staff, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Ripple Hill Bar
  • Ripple Hill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 1946
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Ripple Hill Hotel Patensie
Ripple Hill Patensie
Ripple Hill
Ripple Hill Hotel Inn
Ripple Hill Hotel Patensie
Ripple Hill Hotel Inn Patensie

Frequently asked questions

Is Ripple Hill Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ripple Hill Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this inn is in the same region as Jeffreys Bay Beach, St. Francis Links, and St. Francis Bay Beach.

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