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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Family Room (Swiss Village) | Mountain view
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins | Balcony view
Eight Bells Mountain Inn, surrounded by peaks, offers a peaceful escape. Enjoy local specialties at the Oak Room Restaurant or a casual coffee at the café. The grounds feature volleyball courts, an outdoor pool, tennis facilities, and supervised childcare.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double/Twin Room - Palm Court | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double/Twin Room - Palm Court

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Unit - Palm Court | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Unit - Palm Court

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin Rondavels | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double/Twin Rondavels

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Swiss Village) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Room (Swiss Village)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 21 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Rooms - Rose Court | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Twin Rooms - Rose Court

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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

Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace ) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Ruiterbos, Eight Bells Mountain Inn is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bygracealone and Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Hartenbos Seefront and Langeberg Mall. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Garden Route, Ruiterbos, Western Cape, 6500

What's nearby

  • Hartenbos Seefront - 33 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • Diaz Beach - 37 min drive - 24.5 miles
  • Santos Beach - 39 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 46 min drive - 18.8 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

About this property

Eight Bells Mountain Inn

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains
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. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, RV/bus/truck parking, and an area shuttle
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Eight Bells Mountain Inn boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books, childcare services, and free infant beds
  • Shared bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is 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 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 at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

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).

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