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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

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

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Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins
Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins | Balcony view
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Family Room (Swiss Village) | Mountain 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
The current price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Room options

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Double/Twin Room - Palm Court

Double/Twin Room - Palm Court

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/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

Family Unit - Palm Court

Highlights

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

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Double/Twin Rondavels

Double/Twin Rondavels

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout 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)

Family Room (Swiss Village)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/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

Twin Rooms - Rose Court

Highlights

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

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Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin)

Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout 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)

Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout 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

Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/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 )

Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace )

Highlights

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

Map
Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Garden Route, Ruiterbos, Western Cape, 6500

What's nearby

  • Hartenbos Seefront - 33 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Diaz Beach - 37 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Santos Beach - 39 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 46 min drive - 30.3 km

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 travellers can enjoy horse 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, motorhome/coach/lorry parking and a local area shuttle
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a banquet hall and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Eight Bells Mountain Inn feature comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Children's books, childcare services and free infant beds
  • Shared bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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
  • In-room cot
  • 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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 cots are available on request at the 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 any lifts

National rating

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Eight Bells Mountain Inn?

As of 9 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eight Bells Mountain Inn on 20 Oct 2025 start from AU$204.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (32 km).

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