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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

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A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a balcony. - Eight Bells Mountain Inn (Ruiterbos)
A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a telephone, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall. - Eight Bells Mountain Inn (Ruiterbos)
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a clear blue pool. - Eight Bells Mountain Inn (Ruiterbos)
Two wooden cabins with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky. - Eight Bells Mountain Inn (Ruiterbos)
A hotel entrance with a traditional archway, a sign indicating it is a country hotel, and a building with a tiled roof in the background. - Eight Bells Mountain Inn (Ruiterbos)
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Eight Bells Mountain Inn. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, and racquetball/squash at this hotel. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Oak Room Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a red armchair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double/Twin Room - Palm Court

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two side tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Unit - Palm Court

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

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A double room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white linens, and towels. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a wall clock, and framed pictures.

Double/Twin Rondavels

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, pillows, and a view of a forest and mountains through open doors.

Family Room (Swiss Village)

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

View all photos for Twin Rooms - Rose Court

A double bed with white and grey bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, floral curtains, and a window with a view of greenery.

Twin Rooms - Rose Court

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and large windows with curtains.

Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin)

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin)

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

View all photos for Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins

A log cabin-style bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a framed picture, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins

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

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a telephone, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace )

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

BUNGALOW STANDARD

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free WiFi

CHALET STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ruiterbos, Eight Bells Mountain Inn is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hartenbos Seefront and The Shark Lab. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Ruiterbos travel guide
Map
Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Garden Route, Ruiterbos, Western Cape, 6500

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a coastal landscape with a river and buildings.
    Diaz Beach
    39 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • A coastal town with a sandy beach, a green-roofed building, and a hill with residential houses.
    Santos Beach
    48 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Hartenbos Seefront
    39 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    44 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    50 min drive - 27.9 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lilliput
    18 min drive
  • Sonop Farm & Road Stall
    11 min drive
  • Boerqi Bistro
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Oak Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Does Eight Bells Mountain Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Eight Bells Mountain Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Eight Bells Mountain Inn located?

This family-friendly Ruiterbos hotel is located in the mountains, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Diaz Beach and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Hartenbos Seefront and Langeberg Mall are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Eight Bells Mountain Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic hotel stay in beautiful moutain setting

Great, historic hotel in a beautiful setting.We had an overnight stay in Palm Court which worked well for our family. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We had drinks in the atmospheric bar and had both dinner and breakfast in the restaurant - good food, good choice and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great choice

We had a wonderful stay. The staff were wonderful. The food very tasty. The grounds of the hotel spacious and beautiful. We especially enjoyed playing bowls on thier bowls lawn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lygia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lindo hotel

Lindo hotel com muita história. Aquecimento no chão muito bom, cama confortável e banheiro bem espaçoso.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Vibeke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tog en dag tidligere afsted

Værelset var fugtigt og med en del insekter og firben
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

highly recommended.

We had been here before. Just as good as the first time we stayed. Brilliant highly recommended,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem

Beautiful part of the Cape and very tranquil and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for everyone

It was a last minute booking before a meeting at Mosselbay. It was definitely worth the few extra kilometers: the place is wonderful, the staff is really nice (they actually waited for us as we arrived around 9.30 pm, to serve us an excellent dinner)... I just look forward to coming back here with my family next time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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6/10 Okay

Moira

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mountain Inn far from Mossel Bay.

We stayed one night, and would not return, the area is rather remote and we were on our way to Knysna and opted to break the journey, we wouldn't do it the next time. The bathroom was so cold, it was uncomfortable, and whilst the bedroom had a heat A/C it was still cold, and water was coming in thru the front door, which we had to ask for towels to soak up the rain water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice place in the countryside

The Inn is on a very pretty site. It has a lot on ammenities and a very good invluded breakfast. The bar and restaurant are very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Simple but nice. Staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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4/10 Poor

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Be aware

All was good except the most important part, it was completely impossible to sleep since our poolview rooms where just beside a big road with traffic throughout the night, big lorries making a lot of noise !
Verified review

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Steaks

A delightful place to stay with great facilities. The pool is excellent and the extensive grounds are lovely and well maintained. The Inn is historic but is in the middle of nowhere so transport is required. The restaurant is outstanding and I had the best fillet steaks of any during my stay in South Africa.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

otto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very british

Im Stile eines englischen Landhauses, dennoch günstig und toller Service.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rekreations hotell

Otroligt vackert läge, mycket vänlig personal, möjlighet till många aktiviteter som ingick som tennis, ridtur, squash och utomhus bowling. Bra mat. Tyvärr var buller från trafiken mycket störande under natten, den branta backen utanför hotellet skapade mycket ljud när bilar och lastbilar växlade ned för att komma upp i backen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise in the wilderness of South Africa

Beyond words, this piece of paradise is a small garden od Eden nestled in the wilderness of south Africa's most beautiful landscapes . We stayed at the swiss family log cabin , and had every amenity possible. The staff was sooo helpful and accommodating in every way, from suggesting outings , room service, free wifi, etc. the cleanliness was impeccable , and the breakfast was first clas, 5 star, with buffet as well as home cooked to order egg. The sound of roosters in the morning and birds chirping would wak us with a smile , and the country like activities for kids, like a donkey cart ride every day, all made us feel like we could truly experience the beauty of nature and the outdoor wonders . Our cabin faced a mountain view that took our breath away as we sat on the large balcony and had our wine and dinner one evening. This place gets a 10 star rating from us ( party of 4 +7 month old infant)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hideaway

This Hotel was a wonderful surprise on our Trip trough ZA. We fielt at home. The staff is friendly and the Restaurant great. The place made verry good memories to us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Location Away From The Rush

Eight Bells is located in a beautiful setting. There are lots of activities organised by the hotel such as horse riding and trail walking. The room was a good size and well appointed. The staff were friendly and helpful. The only disappointment was the lack of WiFi service. In this day and age it is inappropriate to limit Internet access in this way (100MB per day between 4 people) and then to charge for additional access.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room 16 has a lot of noise from the road.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hapy environment

Met very friendly on arrival and showed the way to the log cabin which is situated away from the rest of the hotel overlooking the valley. Room clean, neat with underfloor heating which you need on the chilly nights. Staff overall friendly, country hotel in the country side with country cooking! If you want fine dine or trendy food/décor stay away - you only find real country hospitality here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional Hideaway

20 miles from the nearest town. Rooms were like the Zulu Round Hut complete with thatched ,circular roof and masses of space
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We loved this place!

What a gem this place is. In a stunning location at the foot of Robinson Pass. We stayed in one of the Swiss cottages with a superb balcony and amazing mountain views. The food, staff and service were all excellent. Simply not to be missed!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Belle hotel mais assez vieux

C'est un très beau site et l'hôtel est assez vieux. Ca serait bon une touche de rafraîchissement! La nourriture est excellente au déjeuner et au souper! Personnel très flexible!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roundabout no where

Situated 30 minutes north of Mossell Bay at the foot of Robinson pass you are a captive audience. Breakfast (included) was good quality and plenty of it. Lunch and dinner also very good and in UK terms very reasonably priced.We stayed in a round house comprising of a bedroom and bathroom good size and comfortable, but for some traffic noise starting at 5-30 am. although other rooms are situated way from the road. Many inclusive activities available.