Eight Bells Mountain Inn - Ruiterbos

3-star mountain resort in Ruiterbos with horse stables, a bell-shaped pool, and walking trails at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains

Outdoor Recreation

Eight Bells Mountain Inn offers horse stables with paddock rides and guided outrides across the estate. Guests can also use the tennis court, squash court, and lawn bowls area. Billiards, darts, and table tennis are available in the games room, and walking trails range from 1 km to 4 km around the property.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Children have a dedicated indoor playroom with entertainment options, plus an outdoor playground and a kids' pool. Daily donkey rides and a range of board games keep younger guests occupied. The inn provides babysitting services and family rooms, and the children's play area is supervised by the property's staff.

Dining Experience

The hotel's on-site restaurant, The Oak Room, serves a varied à la carte menu for dinner, including ostrich dishes and a vegan menu. Breakfast is included in the stay, and a lunch menu with sandwiches, teas, and wine is served on the garden terrace. Afternoon tea with scones and cheesecake is offered daily, and special diet menus are available upon request.

Accommodations

Accommodations include Swiss chalets on stilts, rondavels, bungalows, and standard family rooms, all scattered throughout the gardens. Each unit has a private patio, satellite TV, and a seating area with free toiletries in the private bathroom. The Swiss Village rooms offer mountain views, and some units have underfloor heating.

Facilities & Location

The inn features a bell-shaped swimming pool with a separate children's area and sun loungers. An air-conditioned conference room accommodates 20 to 25 guests and includes fax and photocopying services. The property lies at the foot of the Robinson Pass, 60 km from Cango Caves and 35 km from the Dias Museum in Mossel Bay.

• Location: Ruiterbos Valley at the foot of Robinson Pass on the R328 between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn
• Outdoor recreation: Horse riding, tennis court, squash court, billiards, table tennis, darts, and walking trails from 1 km to 4 km
• Dining: The Oak Room Restaurant with à la carte menu, plus afternoon tea with scones and cheesecake
• Family facilities: Kids' indoor playroom, children's playground, kids' pool, donkey rides, and babysitting service
• Pool: Bell-shaped swimming pool with separate children's area and sun loungers
• Business: Air-conditioned conference room that accommodates 20-25 guests