Located in the farming town of Patensie, Ripple Hill Hotel is located near the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve. The pet friendly hotel offers conference facilities and a restaurant. The rooms at the Ripple Hill Hotel are fitted with air conditioning, tea-and coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom with shower. The hotel's restaurant serves South African cuisine and drinks can be enjoyed at the pub. Nearby activities include horse riding, fishing, Big 5 game viewing, bird watching, cycling, mountain biking and swimming. The nearest airport is Port Elizabeth Airport, 61 mi from Ripple Hill Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.3
High score for Patensie
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bonita
    South Africa South Africa
    The Hotel is not a new hotel but has modern touches like LED lights during load shedding etc I loved that they kept old signage and parts of the historic bits it so that it is still quant as that is the kind of stay that suits the area for...
  • D
    Dina
    South Africa South Africa
    The power was off, but the service was still very good. we had a lovely dinner.
  • C
    Clint
    South Africa South Africa
    Nice atmosphere, great location and awesome service

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ripple Hill Hotel Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse • South African
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Ripple Hill Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Ripple Hill Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash Debit card Ripple Hill Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please notice that the restaurant and the bar are closed on Sundays.

Please inform Ripple Hill Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Ripple Hill Hotel

  • Ripple Hill Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Ripple Hill Hotel Restaurant

  • Ripple Hill Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Ripple Hill Hotel is 3,100 feet from the center of Patensie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ripple Hill Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Ripple Hill Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Ripple Hill Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Ripple Hill Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple