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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Founders Lodge by Mantis in Paterson offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, mini-bar, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a fitness center, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a steam room, outdoor fireplace, and a games room. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, American, and local cuisines with brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Menus cater to halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Convenient Location: Located 55 mi from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Lalibela Private Game Reserve (16 mi) and Bushman Sands Golf Course (17 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alice
United States“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.” - Hans
South Africa“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!” - Dr
Germany“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“We liked everything the guide [Celia] was amazing and the staff,owners were exceptionally attentive” - Tony
Ireland“Excellent guide in Sikhumbuzo, proximity to animals and a superb lookout. Pool area well located. A beautiful room overlooking the reserve. Very friendly and helpful staff.” - Carlos
Brazil“The service, the food, the game drives, the surroundings, the quality of the bed…” - Elisenda
Spain“La nostra estada ha estat excel·lent. A Founders Lodge han sapigut crear un entorn perfecte per a l’observació d’animals. A més les instal·lacions, el personal i el menjar és excel·lent. El nostre guia James va fer dels safaris una experiència...” - Sabrina Germany“Die Lodge ist von A bis Z perfekt! Alle Mitarbeiter sind professionell, sehr freundlich und bieten einen erstklassigen Service. Die Räumlichkeiten haben Stil und vor allem unser Zimmer war geräumig und wundervoll. Wir haben bei den Game drives...”
- Marlies
Austria“absolut fantastisch. unglaublich zuvorkommendes Personal, tolles Essen, tolle Game Drives. große schöne Zimmer. einfach wunderbar”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • American • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Founders Lodge by Mantis of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
