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Suite, 1 King Bed
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable Colonial hotel, walk to Shamwari Game Reserve

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

With a stay at Mantis Founders Lodge in Paterson, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shamwari Game Reserve and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Amakhala Game Reserve. This spa hotel is 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from Addo Elephant National Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring free minibar items. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • All food and beverages included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • All meals served buffet style
  • Local beverages and soft drinks only

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Number of floors - 0
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Electric car charging station
  • Books
  • Water dispenser
  • Firepit
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Vegetable garden
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Wardrobe
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Travel cot
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Smooth flooring in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Mantis Founders Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

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

Spa Services

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

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Renewable energy source - solar

Grey water recycling system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Guests must provide a copy of their government-issued photo I.D. in advance

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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