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Shamwari Bayethe

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Superior Tent, Private Pool, Valley View
Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, designer toiletries

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6130
  • Place, Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
  • Place, Lalibela Game Reserve
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Sundays River Dunes
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Tent, Private Pool, Valley View

Superior Tent, Private Pool, Valley View

  • 36 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Paterson

When you stay at Shamwari Bayethe in Paterson, you'll be on a river and 20 mi (32.2 km) from Addo Elephant National Park. .This all-inclusive lodge is 18 mi (29 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 18.4 mi (29.5 km) from Olifantskop Pass Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Sundays River Dunes - 41 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Olifantskop Pass Lookout - 43 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Bushman Sands Golf Club - 56 min drive - 44.3 km
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 61 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Addo Brauhaus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sandflats Pub - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Shamwari Bayethe

Riverfront lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Shamwari Bayethe offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Paterson lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Bayethe has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and private pools. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can encounter the local wildlife with a safari. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Bayethe serving guests of Shamwari Bayethe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Bayethe - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bayethe - Onsite bar. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bayethe
  • Bayethe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 13 buildings
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located in Shamwari Private Game Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the game reserve.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Additional fee: ZAR 100 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1450 per vehicle (one-way)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Shamwari Bayethe Paterson
Shamwari Bayethe Lodge Paterson
Lodge Shamwari Bayethe Paterson
Paterson Shamwari Bayethe Lodge
Shamwari Bayethe Lodge
Shamwari Bayethe All Inclusive
Shamwari Bayethe - All Inclusive Paterson
Shamwari Bayethe - All Inclusive Lodge Paterson
Shamwari Bayethe
Shamwari Bayethe - All Inclusive Lodge
Shamwari Bayethe Lodge
Shamwari Bayethe Paterson
Shamwari Bayethe All Inclusive
Shamwari Bayethe Lodge Paterson

Reviews

Shamwari Bayethe Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hercules

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The game drives was excelkent!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay, perfect for luxury safari

Everything was fantastic, we stayed in Bayethe and the rooms were huge, well stocked and beautiful. The service from the Rangers, the housekeepers, The Lodge staff were all amazing too. All the meals in The Lodge were high quality and delicious. Lots of food, drink and amazing safari experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shagufta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge, recently renovated rooms. Service and food was amazing. Game drives twice daily. It was a truly memorable experience albeit a very expensive one, but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lukas van der

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent game drives with attentive and knowledgeable game ranger (Josh)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip of a lifetime

We had three incredible nights at Bayethe. Luxurious accommodation and gorgeous central lodge beautifully decorated. The food and service was impeccable with a special mention to Anele for his great cocktails. Our ranger Sihle was extremely knowledgeable and great fun. We saw some breathtaking sights with unforgettable experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A short but special safari at Shamwari

I really loved staying at shamwari safari at the bayethe lodge. The food was amazing and the in room amenities were amazing! We loved the plunge pool and the views of the balcony. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bayethe a home away from home in the wild

Loved staying in Shamwari at Beyethe! The room was high level of luxury my girlfriend and I enjoyed. The atmosphere was tranquil and friendly between the game drives. The food was very good with a nice selection on the al a carte. Our ranger Tiem, was very informative and encouraged us to ask as many questions about the wildlife as possible. The game drives we had were breathtaking and we know we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply amazing - JB our ranger was a star as were all the staff. A trip we will never forget. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A beautiful place with good food, drinks and wine. The game drive with JB was beyond our expectations! The accommodations lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darla, Corpus Christi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing time. Everything was wonderful! The room was beautiful. The staff were so friendly. The food was great....not to mention the fabulous guides and the beautiful animals on safari!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Safari Experiencd

Unique accommodation with wonderful staff who were always smiling. Our ranger was top notch so lots of animal sightings too.
Accommodation
Main area
Accommodation
Early morning breakfast before the safari drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jens Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic nature and wildlife… perfect accomodation and service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding safari experience

Amazing lodge to explore the Shamwari Game Reserve. While it was quite a ride to reach the lodge, every bump on the gravel road was totally worth it. Staff: all staff members were very welcoming, attentive, friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to make our stay so perfect and pleasant. We had some tyre problems when we left and they even accompanied us back to the main road. Game drives: outstanding game drives (AM and PM) with our guide Benedict. He was very knowledgeable and could answer all our questions. Nice sunset stops with drinks. We saw a lot of animals and the experience was very intimate (max of 7 guests per vehicle) Food: delicious breakfast and dinner Room: stunning room with nice balcony, plunge pool and outdoor shower. Room gets very hot during the day though so make sure the AC is running when you leave for the morning game drive Schedule: we were there when the winter schedule was running. This means that the AM gam drive typically starts after breakfast. Then you come back for lunch and leave again at 3pm for the afternoon game drive. This makes breakfast a little stressful and doesn’t give you a lot of time to really enjoy the luxurious all inclusive experience the lodge has to offer. However, the staff tries to accommodate any special wishes (one day we were the only two guests in the car so we could change the schedule)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, nothing to complain! A wonderful place, very kind and helpful staff, good food, beautiful room, fantastic Ranger with big knowledge ( just the famous Leopard and the Gitas we did not see, but we don‘t give up and come back😉! ) Trix and Ruth from Switzerland
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Der Aufenthalt in der Lodge war grandios. Von A-Z super Service. Einziger Minuspunkt, die angegebene Adresse ist jene vom ersten Haupttor. Von da sind es noch gut 40 Minuten bis zur Lodge. Dies wäre hilfreich gewesen, hätten wir dies gewusst.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022