Mantis Founders Lodge
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Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- All-inclusive
- Spa
- Room service
- Pool
- Gym
Explore the area
- Shamwari Game Reserve7 min walk
- Amakhala Game Reserve31 min drive
- Lalibela Game Reserve38 min drive
Room options
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Suite, 1 King Bed
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Room, Multiple Beds
- Sleeps 5
- 3 Double Beds
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Suite, 1 King Bed
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Suite, 2 Single Beds
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Twin Beds
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Room, 1 King Bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About this property
Mantis Founders Lodge
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Free WiFi
- Free self parking
- Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
- Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
- Indulge with hot stone massages at Spa
- Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
- Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room, and bike rentals
- 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shamwari Game Reserve and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Amakhala Game Reserve
- Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Mantis Founders Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Mantis Founders Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.
This Colonial Paterson hotel is smoke free.
All-inclusive details
Food and beverages
Languages
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- Electric car charging station on site
- 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
- 1 restaurant
- 1 bar
- Free daily reception
- Room service available
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
- 24-hour fitness centre
- 2 outdoor pools
- Arcade/games room
- Bike rentals
- Billiards/pool table
- Ecotours
- Full-service spa
- Game/wildlife drives
- Game/wildlife viewing
- Private picnics
- Safari
- Steam room
Conveniences
- Banquet hall
- Front-desk safe
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Library
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
- Porter/bellhop
- Turndown service
Outdoors
- Firepit
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Pool sunloungers
- Terrace
- Vegetable garden
Spa
- Couples treatment room(s)
- Massage - deep-tissue
- Massage - hot stone
- Massage - Swedish
- Spa open selected days
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have any lifts
- Accessible bath
- Magnifying mirror
- Smooth flooring in room
- Step-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
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- At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally sourced
- Biodegradable coffee stirrers
- Biodegradable drinking straws
- Books
- Communal living room
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Couples dining
- 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 drinks bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
- Smoke-free property
- TV in lobby
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Bed sheets
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillow menu
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Dressing gowns
- Deep-soaking bath
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Private bathroom
- Separate bath and shower
- Towels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Free minibar
More
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Desk
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Iron/ironing board
- LED light bulbs
- Recycling
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
- Slippers
- Turndown service
- Water-efficient showers only
Policies
Check-in
Check-out
Special check-in instructions
Access methods
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mantis Founders Lodge
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.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1650 per person (one-way)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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