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Ripple Hill Hotel

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

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Point of interest
Hiking
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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$125
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

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paul ferreira weg, Patensie, Eastern Cape, 6335
  • Jeffreys Bay Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Dolphin Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • St. Francis Bay Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen En-Suite

Queen En-Suite

Highlights

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

About the area

Patensie

At Ripple Hill Hotel you'll be in the region of Jeffreys Bay Beach and St. Francis Links. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Ripple Hill Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ripple Hill Bar is the inn's own pub, serving drinks along with brunch and lunch. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11 AM. .In the region of this 3-property class Patensie inn you'll find St. Francis Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Fountains Mall - 41 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Jeffreys Bay Beach - 44 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Dolphin Beach - 45 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Albatross Beach - 45 min drive - 54.7 km
  • St. Francis Bay Beach - 54 min drive - 59.7 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 Patensie with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Ripple Hill Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Patensie inn.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1946
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Ripple Hill Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Ripple Hill Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ripple Hill Hotel on 1 May 2025 start from NZ$124.90, 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.

Is parking available at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Yep, Ripple Hill Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ripple Hill Hotel?

The closest beach to Ripple Hill Hotel is Dolphin Beach (34.4 km).

Is Ripple Hill Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, laundry facilities and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Ripple Hill Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Ripple Hill Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ripple Hill Hotel?

No, Ripple Hill Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ripple Hill Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Ripple Hill Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
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

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

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