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Founders Lodge by Mantis

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Room, Multiple Beds | Living area
Outdoor banquet area
Located near Amakhala Game Reserve, Mantis Founders Lodge offers wildlife viewing, game drives, and relaxation. Guests can book a massage at the spa, enjoy in-room WiFi, access the 24/7 gym, or lounge by two outdoor pools set in gardens.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool
The current price is €1,083
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Single Beds

Suite, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Paterson, Founders Lodge by Mantis is in a rural area and in a regional park. Addo Elephant National Park and Rhodes University are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Sidbury Road, Adjacent to Shamwari Game Reserve, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6135

What's nearby

  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 52 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 79 min drive

About this property

Founders Lodge by Mantis

Hotel in a rural location
At Founders Lodge by Mantis, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as ecotours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a safari and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a vegetable garden and a water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms at Founders Lodge by Mantis boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and separate sitting areas

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)

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

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

  • 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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1971/002665/07
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Founders Lodge by Mantis have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Founders Lodge by Mantis?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Founders Lodge by Mantis on 16 Oct 2025 start from €1,083.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Founders Lodge by Mantis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Founders Lodge by Mantis?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Founders Lodge by Mantis?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Founders Lodge by Mantis?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Founders Lodge by Mantis provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1650 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Founders Lodge by Mantis?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Founders Lodge by Mantis located?

Situated in a regional park, this hotel is 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from Addo Elephant National Park.

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