Founders Lodge by Mantis

9.9Excellent22 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Gym
Room service
Daily housekeeping

About this place

Luxurious Accommodations Mantis Founders Lodge in Paterson offers stunning garden views and well-appointed units with private bathrooms, free toiletries, and comfortable slippers. Exceptional Amenities Guests can enjoy a delicious à la carte breakfast each morning and access to a restaurant, shared lounge, bar, gym, and ironing facilities. Serene Outdoor Spaces Relax by the year-round outdoor pool, stroll through the beautiful garden, or unwind on the terrace at Mantis Founders Lodge. Experience luxury and relaxation at Mantis Founders Lodge. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

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7 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
The Founders Railway Carriage 66 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Honeymoon Pod 24 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Master Suite 36 m²King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Room, Multiple Beds 3 × Double bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Suite 47 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Room, 1 King Bed King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Suite 22 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Transport

Airport shuttle

Pool & wellness

Outdoor pool
Spa
Gym

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Room service

Services

Concierge
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Sidbury Road, Paterson, 6135, South Africa
8.2 km from the center of Paterson

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

9.922 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 23 reviews.

Cleanliness9.9

Service10.0

Location10.0

Room quality9.9

Amenities9.9

Value for money9.9

Food and drink9.9

HABIB
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
10.0
“Our Safari guide, Juvan was amazingly knowledgeable and patient”
+The staff were friendly, knowledgeable about the animals, flowers, birds and the history of the Shamwari and how it all started. The views from our patio were astonishingly beautiful.
−Everything was excellent. Couldn’t fault it.
Kateryna
Ukraine · Couple · May 2026
10.0
“Best of the best!”
+Our safaris there honestly left us speechless - and kind of ruined all the ones that came after (in the best way). Everything about this place just felt special, from the setting to the little details. But what really made it was the people. Everyone we met was so warm and welcoming - you can tell they genuinely care. We felt completely spoiled the whole stay, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Hope to come back again one day! What we liked the most: - nice rooms with almost 24/7 cleaning. It was always so cute to come back and to perfectly clean room with a small piece of chocolate next to your bed - luxury safari 2 times per day with amazing experienced guides - you can easily spot wild animals just walking around at the Lodge, they come pretty close - nice look out place where animals come to refresh, you’re almost like in the cinema - comfy and close to take nice pictures - amazing food, private lunches/dinners every time at new spot. We loved our romantic dinner in a library just for 2 of us - friendly and welcoming people around - felling that you’re a special guest there
−Nothing, everything was perfect!
Neil
South Africa · Couple · February 2026
10.0
+A luxury lodge but with an informal/more intimate atmosphere. A friendly team that makes you feel like family and who go the extra mile to make your stay as pleasurable as possible. Fantastic game drives. If you're looking for an easy going luxury lodge, this is the one.
Alistair
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2025
10.0
“I was in two mind’s about a safari but this experience has changed that.”
+The staff make the place and our safari guide was exceptional. The location is superb with wild animals very close to your room ( but safely). Couldn’t recommend highly enough is a safari is on your list.
−No dislikes.
Hans
South Africa · Couple · February 2025
10.0
“Our little PARADISE.”
+We enjoyed everything in all aspects. Craig and Glynis were exceptionally friendly. They treated us like a king and a queen. The service was impeccable in every regard, and the staff was very friendly and always smiling. WHAT A TREAT!
−Everything was perfect.
Sue
Guernsey · Couple · December 2024
10.0
“Exceptional”
Dr.
Germany · Couple · November 2024
10.0
“Perfect stay”
+Super Lodge! Very nice rooms, friendly and helpful personal, they really want You to feel look after and make You a good time Plenty game in the park, almost too easy to spot, very nixche landscape. Extraordinary friendly staff, good cooking
Steven
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2024
10.0
“Exceptional stay. Highly recommend and would go back in a heartbeat!”
+We liked everything the guide [Celia] was amazing and the staff,owners were exceptionally attentive
−Nothing, everything was amazing
Alice
United States · Couple · June 2024
10.0
“We saw a lion family,male, two females, two cubs,moving through the grass preparing to hunt. It was thrilling to see wil”
+It is beautiful, from the landscaped gardens overlooking bushveld to the gorgeous rooms. The staff greeted us upon arrival and after every game drive. The food was great.
−Nothing.
G.Q.A.
Netherlands · Couple · March 2026
9.0
“Toplocatie met een groot aandachtspunt.....”
+Heel veel persoonlijke aandacht
−Wat me enorm irriteerde was dat bij de 'welkomstbrief' heel directief wordt aangegeven wat van je wordt verwacht om bij vertrek als tipgeld te geven. Ik vind dit een belediging van gasten. Natuurlijk geef ik een forse tip op het eind maar ga niet, al bij binnenkomst, een norm stellen van wat je op het eind als tip moet geven. Jammer......

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

7 room types

The Founders Railway Carriage

Honeymoon Pod

Master Suite

Room, Multiple Beds

Suite

Room, 1 King Bed

Suite

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Transport

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Family

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews