Ripple Hill Hotel

Destination

Baviaanskloof

On the brim of the magnificent Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, in the heart of the citrus farming community of Patensie, lies the Ripple Hill Hotel. Built in 1946, the hotel carries an old school charm and character with raised ceilings and wooden floors throughout. Relax on the stoep and take in the scenery of the tractor traffic humming by whilst enjoying the best steak in town or a sundowner drink. Scenic Environment: renowned Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve of the Eastern Cape Rooms: newly renovated with crisp white linen, 3-star accommodation Restaurant: extensive a la carte menu Pub: cosy ambience with big screen, air-conditioning & fireplace Function Hosting: excellent for small functions Attractions: variety of adventures and activities in proximity Your hosts, John and N'Ré, and their dedicated staff look forward to your visit.

Directions To Ripple Hill Hotel

GPS co-ordinates: 33° 45' 31.90" S 24° 48' 33.06" E From Port Elizabeth: From PE drive on the N2 westbound (towards Humansdorp/Cape Town). Take the R331 exit (Hankey sign posted). Drive 30 km until you reach the town of Hankey. Drive through Hankey on the R331 for another 14km which will lead you into Patensie. The Ripple Hill Hotel is located in Paul Ferreira Street and is well sign posted within Patensie. From Humansdorp/Jeffreys Bay/Cape Town: From Humansdorp take the R330 (which exits from the N2) and head towards Hankey. Entering Hankey, you will reach a 4-way stop, turn left. Drive through Hankey on the R331 for another 14km which will lead you into Patensie. The Ripple Hill Hotel is located in Paul Ferreira Street and is well sign posted within Patensie.

Area Attractions

In the nearby town of Hankey you can enjoy a game of golf on the renowned 9-hole, wind-free, golf course; visit the grave of Sarah Bartman or see the largest sun-dial in Africa, amongst other attractions. A drive through the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve offers 120km of great scenic drives with magnificent views and a couple of country shops and restaurants to visit along the way. There are fantastic mountain biking routes, hiking routes and 4X4 courses all over this proclaimed World Herritage Site. You may be lucky enough to see baboons, monkeys, kudu or even leopard. Kouga Dam, built in 1967, is an awesome attraction to visit; you can go and see the dam from the top and there’s a lovely picnic area at the foot of the wall. The nearby town of Loerie hosts the Naartjie Festival annually in September. It is a great outing with loads of food stalls, fresh veggies from the farmers, live entertainment and other great attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Port Elizabeth has an array of attractions ranging from a trip to SeaWorld, to the nearby Addo Elephant Park, a casino, boat trips to Bird Island, scuba diving and a trip on the Apple Express narrow gauge steam train takes you right back to Loerie. The nearby towns of Jeffreys Bay and St. Francis offer great day trips where you can bathe on the beaches, surf, fish, play golf, shop or have a great meal.

General Policies & Disclaimers

Deposit, cancellation and child policies: Booking Deposit Forfeits: Full deposit: cancellations made less than 7 days prior to arrival 75% of deposit: cancellations made from 7 to 14 days prior to arrival 50% of deposit: cancellations made from 14 to 21 days prior to arrival 25% of deposit: cancellations made from 21 to 28 days prior to arrival Booking Deposits: 50% deposit required for bookings in advance – payment via electronic transfer or cash deposits only. For any payments whilst staying in the establishment: cash, visa and master card are accepted