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Ripple Hill Hotel

3.0 star property
Inn in Patensie with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Property entrance
Point of interest
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Queen En-Suite

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

Room options

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Queen En-Suite

Queen En-Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King/Twin En-Suite

King/Twin En-Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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paul ferreira weg, Patensie, Eastern Cape, 6335

What's nearby

  • Fountains Mall - 49 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Jeffreys Bay Beach - 53 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Albatross Beach - 53 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Dolphin Beach - 54 min drive - 67.5 km
  • Shell Museum - 54 min drive - 67.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Padlangs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tolbos Country Shop and Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tolbos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Die Handelsmark - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ripple Hill Hotel

Inn in the mountains
Consider a stay at Ripple Hill Hotel and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this inn. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ripple Hill Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, free newspapers and multilingual staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: ZAR 50 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Ripple Hill Bar
  • Ripple Hill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 1946
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 50 for adults and from ZAR 50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Ripple Hill Hotel Patensie
Ripple Hill Patensie
Ripple Hill
Ripple Hill Hotel Inn
Ripple Hill Hotel Patensie
Ripple Hill Hotel Inn Patensie

Frequently asked questions

Is Ripple Hill Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ripple Hill Hotel?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ripple Hill Hotel on 13 Aug 2025 start from NZ$141.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ripple Hill Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this inn is in the same region as Jeffreys Bay Beach, St. Francis Links and St. Francis Bay Beach.

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Ripple Hill Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tobie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice old hotel

They had a fire in the kitchen on Sunday and was unable to prepare meals except pizza. Arrived on the Tuesday, could have been informed about the situation beforehand. Hotel rooms are very nice, charming and full of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place tonstay

Great stay. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021