Reviews of Eight Bells Mountain Inn
Foot of Robinson Pass, On R328, Between Mossel Bay (35km) and Oudtshoorn (60km) , 6500 Ruiterbos, South Africa
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOld school gem with friendly staff, delicious food and comfortable rooms. Underfloor heating was a bonus as it was winter. Lovely lounge with fireplace and very comfortable chairs for reading and relaxing. Beautiful setting and peaceful.
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your winter getaway here and had a cozy and relaxed stay! We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your winter getaway here and had a cozy and relaxed stay! We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Tea… Show more
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe grounds are beautiful. The hotel has an old world charm, and the staff are tops! Loved the under-carpet heating.
The mattress is a bit lumpy
hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so glad you had a cozy and relaxed getaway! We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe view, the food, the billiard room, the horse riding, and the scones - these were all amazing, to name just a few. I can highly recommend Eight Bells. Wish we could stay longer.
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you and your family enjoyed your time here! We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe trip was for my wife's birthday and it scored 110%! The staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble. Food and service was excellent. Even to the point of baking a little cake and singing for her - apparently never done before! Much appreciated and, if at all possible, we'll be back!
Hello, Thank you for your stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time here and that your wife had a wonderful birthday! We were privileged to be a part of the celebration! We hope to see you again for another stay! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Hello, Thank you for your stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time here and that your wife had a wonderful birthday! We were privileged to be a part of the celebration! We hope to see you again f… Show more
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLovely position and a walk down memory lane.
There was nothing not to like.
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and that we made for a restful stopover on your journey. We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and that we made for a restful stopover on your journey. We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight … Show more
Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified review8 Bells - a beautiful place to stay - rooms spacious and well serviced and clean
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time here at Eight Bells and that you enjoyed your meal and room. We hope to see you again! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWelcome respite after a long drive from Cape Town. Beautiful well kept grounds.Proper dinner service and breakfast.
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time here and were able to relax thoroughly after your travels. We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time here and were able to relax thoroughly after your travels. We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight… Show more
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything! Lovely room, beautiful gardens, very friendly and helpful staff who go out of their way to help you. Great meals. Will make this a regular stop.
Nothing.
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time here with us! We look forward to seeing you again! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFantastic setting.
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay with us and for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time here at Eight Bells and hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewStunning location with beautiful views of the mountains. We had a lovely dinner and breakfast at the restaurant. Staff was friendly and helpful, went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time here with us! We will pass on your compliments to the kitchen and rest of staff. We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time here with us! We will pass on your compliments to the kitchen and rest of staff. We hope to see you again in the future! … Show more
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff and location were lovely. Nice breakfast too.
The place is a little shabby and needs a few modern amenities such as a small fridge in each cabin and a bigger flatscreen TV.
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and were able to rest nicely here. Thank you for your feedback - we will take it into consideration. All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewFriendliness and competence of all staff.
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your very kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. We will pass on your compliments to the staff. We hope to see you again for another stay! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your very kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. We will pass on your compliments to the staff. We hope to see you again for another stay! All the Best, Th… Show more
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time here. We hope to see you again for another stay! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewA very nice, welcoming slice of a slightly bygone time, Lovely.
Hello, Thank you for your recent visit and your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery good
There was no coffee machine for a cuppocino
Hello, Thank you for your recent stay at Eight Bells and for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again in the future! All the Best, The Eight Bells Team