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Mantis Founders Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star Colonial hotel near Shamwari Game Reserve

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Game viewing
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Room, Multiple Beds | Living area
Outdoor banquet area
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Sidbury Road, Adjacent to Shamwari Game Reserve, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6135
  • Shamwari Game Reserve
    7 min walk
  • Amakhala Game Reserve
    31 min drive
  • Lalibela Game Reserve
    38 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Single Beds

Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Paterson

In regional park.At this Paterson hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Shamwari Game Reserve and 12 miles (20 km) of Amakhala Game Reserve. Rhodes University and Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 31 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 38 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Bushman Sands Golf Club - 45 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Rhodes University - 59 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 79 min drive

About this property

Mantis Founders Lodge

3.5-star Colonial hotel near Shamwari Game Reserve
Some rates at Mantis Founders Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Mantis Founders Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Mantis Founders Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Paterson hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mantis Founders Lodge offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Paterson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and free minibar items. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open select days.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Private picnics
  • Safari
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mantis Founders Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1650 per person (one-way)

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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.

Property Registration Number 1971/002665/07

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Founders Lodge Mantis All Inclusive Paterson
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Founders Mantis All Inclusive
Founders Lodge by Mantis
Mantis Founders Lodge Hotel
Mantis Founders Lodge Paterson
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Mantis Founders Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You’re right on the edge of the best reserve in the area & the game drives are all on the Shamwari Game Reserve. These are better than we ever expected & our ranger/guide, Cillia, was the best! Daniel at the Lodge managed everything for us & was always there for our needs, nothing was too much trouble & he ensured everything ran like clockwork. Cynthia was brilliant, always smiling and calm, Ntombi was also excellent and helped us with our questions about local culture. Overall superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
From arrival to departure, the stay at Founders Lodge was superb. The Pod room has an amazing view over the Game Reserve (even from the shower!). Food is exceptional, and serving lunches and dinners from different locations within the Lodge/grounds was a nice touch. All staff are friendly, polite and good at what they do! The grounds are well maintained. The uninterrupted view of the waterhole allowed for lots of animal spotting. If you're thinking of going to an Eastern Cape Game Reserve, look no further than a stay at Founders Lodge.
Looking in and out of The Pod
From the balcony of The Pod
Waterhole activity
Waterhole activity
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023