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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Between Mossel Bay (35km) and Oudtshoorn (60km) , Ruiterbos, ZA

9 guest rating· 283 reviews

About this hotel

Tranquil Oasis at the Foot of Robinson Pass

Garden Terrace and Horse Stables : Unwind by the swimming pool on the garden terrace or explore the horse stables for a unique experience.

Delightful Dining Options : From a lunch menu of sandwiches and wine on the garden terrace to a varied à la carte dinner at The Oak Room, savor a culinary journey.

Entertainment for All Ages : While kids have fun in the indoor playroom, adults can enjoy horse riding, table tennis, billiards, or tennis. There's something for everyone at Eight Bells.

Experience serenity and adventure at Eight Bells - Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Rooms & rates

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Standard Family Room

Sleeps 5 · 34 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

These thatched units overlook the swimming pool with views towards the surrounding hills, mountains and garden. They have and queen-size bed and a bathroom with shower over bath.

Bungalow

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV

These thatched rondavels are set in the quaint garden setting of the Rose Court wing or in the Pool Terrace area. These units have a bathroom with a hand shower.

Family Bungalow

Sleeps 3 · 34 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed, 3× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV

This thatched building overlooks the swimming pool with views towards the surrounding hills, mountains and garden. It offers a bathroom with separate shower and bath.

Family Suite

Sleeps 4 · 56 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This spacious north-facing timber log cabin, consists of a main bedroom with queen-size bed, a lounge and bathroom with separate shower. It offers air conditioning, underfloor heating and a large sundeck with mountain views.

Chalet

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Queen bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

These private Swiss-style chalets are set in the garden overlooking the mountains. All have balconies and offer a bathroom with shower.

Double or Twin Room with Mountain View

Sleeps 2 · 28 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

These rooms have mountain views and an enclosed patio. The bathrooms come with either shower, shower over bath or bath with separate shower. Some of the units also offer an outside veranda.

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · Queen bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

This room has mountain views and offers an enclosed sun patio and outside veranda. The bathroom is fitted with a shower over bath.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

These north-facing bedrooms have a large veranda overlooking a quaint garden setting. Decorated in various fresh colorful schemes, they offer a shower over bath combination. One of the rooms is wheelchair-friendly with a large bathroom and separate walk-in shower.

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4 · 34 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

These north-facing rooms are located in a quaint garden setting. The main bedroom is decorated in a fresh colors and has a bathroom with shower and seperate bath.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Fence around pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
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  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Billiards
  • Bingo
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bowling
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Indoor play area
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Squash
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Walking tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Between Mossel Bay (35km) and Oudtshoorn (60km) , Ruiterbos, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9283 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Beautiful location+ Excellent amenitiesNo evening entertainmentOutdated showerHot water issues
Cleanliness8.8
Service9.8
Location9.3
Room Quality8.3
Amenities9.3
Value for Money8.8

Lovely to stay in the same hotel as my parents did back in 1980

9.0

The staff at Eight Bells are exceptional. They clearly take pride in working at this historical hotel. The 'old school' style includes a residents' lounge, with a fire lit in winter months, a charming pub, and of course, the billiard table. Tea is served at 4 pm, and the apple tart is excellent. The location is well suited for exploring the Southern Cape.

Although the room was pleasant, the pillows on the bed were rather firm, and we were glad to have brought our own hot water bottle and car blanket.

Julian · ZA · 2026-07-20

Great stay

10.0

Thank you again for a fantastic stay! We’ve stayed here many years in our way to the Eastern Cape. Eight bells never disappoints

dcummi747336 · 2026-07-04

Wonderful weekend away.

10.0

Excellent food and service. Chalet was cosy, clean and comfortable. Beautiful and well kept grounds. Loved the trails.

lboorm534274 · GEORGE, WESTERN CAPE · 2026-06-14

Good food and value for money.

8.0

We stopped there for lunch with some friends. We had The Ploughman's platter, Mushroom burger and Hake with salad. All was served in a good time space and presented well. The burger was more than could eat and the fish was excellently done. The platter was delicious.

angeliqueroerink · ALBERTON, EKURHULENI, GREATER JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG · 2026-06-04

Good to know

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for ZAR 440 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for ZAR 410 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.