I had looked for bookings in March, they do not open up until Monday next week. I had looked for when we were there in Nov/Dec and it was not an option. In all honesty, no clue now when they have or have not been open because I have seen very little availability until April but the times I have researched they were not open or at least did not post room availability. Not normal for sure. I hope they get it together, look forward to spending some points there.
As for the hill, not that tough, have done worse on the island in small cars.