EIGHT BELLS MOUNTAIN INN

EIGHT BELLS MOUNTAIN INN Four-star historic resort hotel set in the tranquil countryside at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains outside of Mossel Bay.

Our Tea Garden Restaurant is open to the public — offering beautiful garden scenery and authentic country-style cooking! Situated in South Africa’s picturesque Garden Route, Eight Bells Mountain Inn nestles in the Ruiterbos Valley Region at the foot of the Robinson Pass on the R328 between Mossel Bay (35km) and Oudtshoorn (50 km). Established more than 80 years ago this charming Inn is renowned fo

r its friendly hospitality, superb service and range of recreational facilities amidst magnificent mountain scenery. Feel at home in a choice of 25 tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms, family units, air-conditioned log cabins and thatched rondavels set in enchanting gardens. Tasty teas and lunches are served on the Garden Terrace and a good winelist complements the Oak Room’s a’la carte dinner menu. Facilities include swimming pool, tennis courts, squash, bowls, billiards, children’s play park and playroom, horse riding, walking trails and birding, all on the 400-acre estate. Your gateway to explore magnificent mountain passes, the Garden Route, the timeless Little Karoo and the regions many natural wonders.

Join us this Spring for a bowls-based weekend in the countryside! Engage with fellow bowlers, learn from experienced coa...
14/07/2026

Join us this Spring for a bowls-based weekend in the countryside!

Engage with fellow bowlers, learn from experienced coaches, Owen & Sharon Calverley, and enjoy playing on one of the most scenic greens around!

📍Foot of the Robinson Pass, R328, Ruiterbos, Mossel Bay, Western Cape

Spaces are limited so BOOK NOW!
📞 044 631 0001
✉️ [email protected]

Breakaway to the countryside and join us for our traditional Sunday Lunch! 🔔Enjoy delicious country-style cooking, frien...
13/07/2026

Breakaway to the countryside and join us for our traditional Sunday Lunch! 🔔

Enjoy delicious country-style cooking, friendly service, beautiful surrounds, and old-world charm unique to Eight Bells!

📍Only 30 minutes outside Mossel Bay, at the Foot of the Robinson Pass, R328, Ruiterbos

Book your table!
📞 044 631 0001

Wine tasting in the garden! 🍷🌿Shades of green, winter sunshine, family & friends, and a fun custom wine pairing made for...
12/07/2026

Wine tasting in the garden! 🍷🌿

Shades of green, winter sunshine, family & friends, and a fun custom wine pairing made for a memorable birthday celebration!

Interested in hosting an event at Eight Bells? Contact us!
📞 044 631 0001
✉️ [email protected]

11/07/2026

Our Cape Weaver colony is back and as busy as always!

More than a place.Our dedicated team is what makes Eight Bells truly special and like no other destination. For multiple...
08/07/2026

More than a place.

Our dedicated team is what makes Eight Bells truly special and like no other destination. For multiple generations, the families of our local Ruiterbos community have served Eight Bells proudly. Here, everyone is family — we have moms & dads, daughters & sons, siblings, cousins, aunts & uncles, and even grandparents all working together.

Many of our staff members have dedicated more than 10, 20, 30, and some even more than 40 years of service to Eight Bells! Their knowledge and experience, friendly demeanour, and genuine kindness is unrivalled. They truly embody the phrase “Country Hospitality”.

This unique family dynamic creates an authentic sense of community and warm atmosphere in which all our guests are welcomed and treated like family!

For enquiries:
📞 044 631 0001
✉️ [email protected]

Soaking up the simple pleasures of a quiet moment with our horses✨
07/07/2026

Soaking up the simple pleasures of a quiet moment with our horses✨

It was a privilege to host this beautifully intimate wedding! Winter sunshine, fresh fynbos, elegant finishings, and clo...
05/07/2026

It was a privilege to host this beautifully intimate wedding! Winter sunshine, fresh fynbos, elegant finishings, and close family & friends made for a picture perfect day! 🌿

For wedding enquiries:
📞 044 631 0001
✉️ [email protected]

We are honoured to be nominated in 7 categories in the Best of Mossel Bay Reader’s Choice Awards 2026! ✨Vote for Eight B...
02/07/2026

We are honoured to be nominated in 7 categories in the Best of Mossel Bay Reader’s Choice Awards 2026! ✨

Vote for Eight Bells in:
☕️ Best Breakfast
🌿 Best Outdoor Dining
🛝 Best Place for a Family Outing
✨ Best Weekend Escape
🛏️ Best Hotel/Boutique Hotel
💍 Best Event Venue
🔔 Best Bed & Breakfast

Vote here:
https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/mossel-bay/best-of-mossel-bay-vote/

Thank you for supporting us! Voting closes 16 July 2026.

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On The R328 At The Foot Of The Robinson Pass
Mossel Bay
6500

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