Eight Bells Mountain Inn - Your Stay in Ruiterbos

The rooms and chalets are scattered across the gardens. Each has a private patio, satellite TV, a seating area, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Options include rondavels, bungalows, and Swiss chalets. Some rooms have mountain views, underfloor heating, or updated bathrooms. Note that hot water comes from traditional 'donkey' furnaces, and rooms near the road may have traffic noise.

The Oak Room Restaurant serves dinner with an à la carte menu featuring ostrich, lamb, and bobotie. Lunch is available on the garden terrace with sandwiches, teas, and wine. Breakfast is included. Afternoon tea offers scones, cheesecake, and milk tart. A vegan menu is available. Some guests find the food excellent, while others have had disappointing experiences. They also sell homemade marmalade.

The property has a bell-shaped swimming pool with a children's area and sun loungers, plus a second pool. Guests can go horse riding, play tennis, squash, table tennis, billiards, darts, or lawn bowls. Walking trails range from 1.4 km to 4.2 km with maps provided. Kids have an indoor playroom and outdoor play equipment. There's also a butterfly sanctuary across the road.

Eight Bells Mountain Inn sits at the foot of Robinson Pass in Ruiterbos Valley, on the R328 between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. It's 60 km from the Cango Caves and 35 km from the Dias Museum. Free parking is available. Public transport is limited; a car is recommended.

The hotel offers a conference room for 20-25 guests, babysitting services, and a kids' club. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and ironing are provided. Free WiFi is available, though it can be intermittent. The property has facilities for disabled guests, including wheelchair access and grab rails in toilets. There is a safety deposit box, CCTV, and key access. Luggage storage and concierge are available. Room service and breakfast in the room can be arranged.