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Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 3 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Mantis Founders Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Shamwari Game Reserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.

  • 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 hot stone 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
  • 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shamwari Game Reserve and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Amakhala Game Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

All-inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Mantis Founders Lodge 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)

  • Buffet-style meals included
  • Local non-alcoholic drinks and soft drinks included
  • All meals included
  • Minibar (all drinks included)

Property Features

Some rates at Mantis Founders Lodge 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. Mantis Founders Lodge 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 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
  • Games 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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Mantis Founders Lodge 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, dressing gowns, 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.

  • Private patio
  • Sitting area
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Travel cot

Food & Drink

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Mantis Founders Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open selected days.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before 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.

If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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.

  • Grey water recycling system
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests must provide a copy of their government-issued photo I.D. in advance
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • 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.
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