Ripple Hill Hotel

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 patio and take in the scenery of the tractor traffic humming by, whilst enjoying the best steak in town or a sundowner drink. We offer newly renovated rooms, a great restaurant with extensive a la carte menu, and a cosy pub with big screen TV, air-conditioning, and a fireplace. We also cater for small functions.Please be advised that as our Restaurant and Bar are CLOSED on a Sunday, we cannot offer breakfast or any other meals on a Sunday. We can however refer you to a couple of nearby eateries that cater for breakfast and lunch on Sundays, 8am 5pm. Our braai/BBQ area can be pre-arranged if required.

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Reviews

"we had a very nice evening mmeal in your dining room."

20 December 2019

"our room was quite comfortable."
"Ripple Hill Hotel"

21 July 2019

"Maybe DSTV in rooms?The friday evening dinner was very good and the pub was buzzing"
"Old style hotel."

08 January 2018

"Old style hotel. Everything you need. Excellent food."
"there was none"

22 September 2017

"the food & Wi-Fi were OK ,but everything else needs to be improved"
"The food"

12 June 2017

"The vibe The farming community use it as a meeting place. The food is great and they do a roaring trade with the locals"
"Relaxed stay after 4x4 track and Baviaans kloof."

27 April 2017

"We enjoyed our stay at Ripple Hill hotel. It was good value for money and the place was well serviced, the staff friendly and the food from the restaurant was good."
"Superb stay!!"

05 March 2017

"The supper was absolute the best ever!!Please make a flowerbed with bricks 1meter away from that telephone pole in the middle of knowhere so that one can feel them before you hit the pole. Damaged our car and mirror broken."
"Potential in Patensie - Ups and downs"

08 January 2017

"Ripple Hill is beautifully situated at the foot of the famous Baviaanskloof with surrounding lush gardens. If it is serenity you want this is just the place for you! Staff are all respectfull, helpful and friendly. Homely pub where it is easy to meet the locals in a very relaxed atmosphere. The Restaurant boasts superb food. Their steaks beat some of the best in the country! Rooms have nice old wooden floors and very clean. The few downs are the fact that the Hotel is old and lacking some of its earlier lustre. The up is that there are signs of "Renovations in progress" posted. Will we go there agan? Without a doubt. Will not even contemplate alternative accommodation! "
"GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY"

19 August 2016

"The rooms are well furnished, clean and spacious. The staff is friendly and the food in the restaurant of a high standard. It cab get a little noisy in the rooms. Establishments response: Glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, Mr Smalberger. Kindest NR Moore Ripple Hill Hotel"
"Comfortable and affordable"

25 March 2016

"A bit noisy at times in the passage way of the Hotel rooms. Free wireless was great addition.<div> </div>"
"Perfect for the more adventurou"

20 February 2015

"Perfect for the more adventurous being the gateway to Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve but you do need a four-wheel drive vehicle. Hotel a bit tired in places but a great atmosphere. Staff helpfull food good had the best steak here whilst in South Africa."
"Nice stay"

07 January 2014

"The stay was from the Friday until the Monday it was all nice and clean. The breakfast was good on the Saturday morning. We went the afternoon to a wedding when we got back late after ten and wanted to by water they informed us the hotel is closed on a Sunday and no beds will be made and if need any towels me must come and ask. They still ask us the full rate for the day. We only saw afterwards on the web they are closed on a Sunday. But further more nice and quiet place to stay at."
"RIPPLE HILL "HOTEL" - NOT RECOMMENDED"

17 December 2013

"Although neat and clean, definitely a "NO-NO". Room - en suite - spartan amenities: No wardrobe (only paint spattered wooden bench), no basic toiletries, the only one operational plug was in the bathroom, transparent curtains (no privacy), the only mirror in this "suite" was in bathroom (and very small) no reception upon arrival, no bar facilities before 17:00, meager breakfast with limited choice (at an additional R50). Rather use excellent guest houses at same or less rates in Patensie as we did."
"Nicky Greener"

04 November 2013

"Good old country style hotel. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere."
"Great"

18 May 2011

"Had a very pleasant stay in a well appointed, comfortable room. Food and drinks extremely good value for money. Had a rip roaring party with the very friendly locals in the pub. All in all a very pleasant stay. Thanks."
"Nice"

10 February 2011

"It was very nice. The food was outstanding."