Title: Eight Bells Mountain Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Eight Bells Mountain Inn Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe ![Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/e57466aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/b5675337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/d60615b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/59d4bab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room (Swiss Village) | Mountain view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/e1e9b2b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Breakfast included - Pool - Housekeeping - Laundry £99 includes taxes & fees 26 Sept - 27 Sept ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 18 - Sept 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=6323165&PinnedHotelID=6323165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=6323165&PinnedHotelID=6323165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 19 - Sept 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-20&selected=6323165&PinnedHotelID=6323165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-20&selected=6323165&PinnedHotelID=6323165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=6323165&PinnedHotelID=6323165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=6323165&PinnedHotelID=6323165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=6323165&PinnedHotelID=6323165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=6323165&PinnedHotelID=6323165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 9 of 9 rooms ![Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin) | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/7859ec36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Unit - Pool Terrace (Double/Twin) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Premium bedding 2 bedrooms Down duvet - 366 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds ![Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace ) | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/3ca944f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Triple Room (Pool Terrace ) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Premium bedding 2 bedrooms Down duvet - 366 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds ![Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin) | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/76439beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Unit - Rose Court (Double/Twin) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Premium bedding 2 bedrooms Down duvet - 366 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/7f6361e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Premium bedding Separate bedroom - 645 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Double/Twin Room - Palm Court | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/d535a0b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double/Twin Room - Palm Court ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Premium bedding Separate bedroom - 226 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Family Unit - Palm Court | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/101aee58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Unit - Palm Court ### Highlights Balcony or patio Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Premium bedding 2 bedrooms Down duvet - 258 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Twin Rooms - Rose Court | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/8c60b2cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Rooms - Rose Court ### Highlights Balcony or patio Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Premium bedding Separate bedroom Down duvet Blackout curtains - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ![Double/Twin Rondavels | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/cfd56f77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double/Twin Rondavels 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Premium bedding Separate bedroom Down duvet Blackout curtains - 204 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Family Room (Swiss Village) | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/0018fabf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room (Swiss Village) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Premium bedding 2 bedrooms - 226 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRuiterbos-Hotels-Eight-Bells-Mountain-Inn.h6323165.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRuiterbos-Hotels-Eight-Bells-Mountain-Inn.h6323165.Hotel-Information) ## About the area 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 travellers 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. [Visit our Ruiterbos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ruiterbos.dx6275206) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.93610%2C22.03735&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u7pnfZyyl42ql8x0GVUH1w6JDJ4=) 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 - ‪Sonop Farm & Road Stall - ‬11 min drive - ‪Lilliput - ‬18 min drive - ‪Boerqi Bistro at Ruiterbos Farm Stall - ‬11 min walk - ‪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 racquetball/squash, hiking/biking trails and horse riding 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 front desk safe and 1 meeting room 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 ## 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 at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eight Bells Mountain Inn on 26 Sept 2025 start from £98.64, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ruiterbos-Hotels-Eight-Bells-Mountain-Inn.h6323165.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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