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Founders Lodge by Mantis

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Sidbury Road, Adjacent to Shamwari Game Reserve, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6135
  • Lalibela Game Reserve
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Rhodes University
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    ‪61 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 | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Founders Lodge by Mantis

Colonial hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a steam room are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Founders Lodge by Mantis offers 8 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes 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 a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a steam room. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open selected days.
You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, self-parking and a manager's reception at Founders Lodge by Mantis.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with deep-tissue massages at Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and bicycles to rent
  • 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from Addo Elephant National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Founders Lodge by Mantis are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site 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.

Founders Lodge by Mantis offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 Founders Lodge by Mantis. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Paterson hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Founders Lodge by Mantis has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Founders Lodge by Mantis are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks and select beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Safari
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

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 Founders Lodge by Mantis

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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
Founders Lodge Mantis All Inclusive
Founders Mantis All Inclusive Paterson
Founders Mantis All Inclusive

Founders Lodge by Mantis Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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