Shamwari Long Lee Manor

5.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Miscellaneous
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar items, in-room safe
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6130
  • Shamwari Game Reserve
    14 min walk
  • Amakhala Game Reserve
    18 min drive
  • Lalibela Game Reserve
    32 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View (Garden)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Valley View (Manor House)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 74 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View (Plains)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 166 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Paterson

A luxury stay in Paterson awaits you at Shamwari Long Lee Manor. You'll be 34.3 km (21.3 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park. Highlights at this boutique lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Long Lee Manor Restaurant, serves fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to a safari and a wildlife and game drive. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Paterson lodge include Shamwari Game Reserve and Amakhala Game Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 14 min walk
  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 18 min drive
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 32 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 41 min drive
  • Bushman Sands Golf Club - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paterson Café - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Shamwari Long Lee Manor

Riverfront lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Some rates at Shamwari Long Lee Manor are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Shamwari Long Lee Manor offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the luxury Shamwari Long Lee Manor. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Edwardian Paterson lodge is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Shamwari Long Lee Manor offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars (stocked with some free items) and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Paterson lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Spanish, Xhosa

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
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Long Lee Manor Restaurant

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Welcome Lounge at Shamwari Private Game Reserve]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests staying at Long Lee Manor will arrive at the Welcome Lounge at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Return transfer to the lodge is provided.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shamwari Long Lee Manor

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 1450 per vehicle (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

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 and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Shamwari Game Reserve Lodge Paterson
Shamwari Game Reserve Paterson
Shamwari Long Lee Manor Lodge Paterson
Shamwari Long Lee Manor Paterson
Shamwari Long Lee Manor Pater
Shamwari Long Lee Manor Lodge
Shamwari Long Lee Manor Paterson
Shamwari Long Lee Manor Lodge Paterson

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

Shamwari Long Lee Manor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

As of 5 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shamwari Long Lee Manor on 10 Nov 2024 start from AU$2,973.85, 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 parking available at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

Yep, Shamwari Long Lee Manor has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

The closest beach to Shamwari Long Lee Manor is Kenton on Sea Beach (63.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Shamwari Long Lee Manor. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Shamwari Long Lee Manor have a pool?

Shamwari Long Lee Manor has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Shamwari Long Lee Manor a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and couples dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shamwari Long Lee Manor.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Shamwari Long Lee Manor serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Shamwari Long Lee Manor Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind and made us feel special
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

oscar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazingggg
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our first stay at Shanwari.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gill, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shamwari was perfect in every way from the beautiful room, friendly, helpful staff to the amazing view of the animals from the river view room to amazing safari experience. Worth every penny!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scazz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing holiday of a lifetime. Surpassed all expectations. With outstanding Ranger Dean as our daily guide, with a wealth of Knowledge on all aspects of animals plants and birds. Outstanding food. Couldn’t of fed us enough. With lovely friendly and Hospitable staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shamwari
We had an amazing stay at Shamwari! The game drives were amazing, the Bayethe luxury tent was really cool, and the service was wonderful. I hope to make it back to SA someday, but if not, I will remember Shamwari as one of the most amazing places I've ever stayed.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant safari but priceu
If you can put up with the 5 am starts to see the animals this is a brilliant once in a lifetime experience. It is not cheap in fact the 3 day safari cost as much as the rest of our SA 2 week holiday incl flights but it is very good. We stayed at Long Lee Manor which is to close soon for a further upgrade!!! The food is excellent everyone on our tour had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
Shamwari really is everything it is cracked up to be. A full luxury experience during which you rarely have to do anything for yourself. Sarili lodge is beautiful and the staff and food are first rate. Our guide was excellent, going out on a limb to provide us with a good experience. He was friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable (though we felt he could have been a bit more forthcoming - it was only on questioning him that we truly began to tap in to everything he knew, but perhaps that is just his style). To top it off the staff prepared us a surprise for our honeymoon which really made it special. We saw a good range of animals, though not all of them. All in all a fantastic experience - highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beadle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beyond amazing! Our guide was excellent- a trip of a lifetime
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place. Our ranger “steff” was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Quality of food was unbelievable. Would go again with my family. We drove from Port Elizabeth airport and it was very convenient to reach this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

jane, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Loved every minute of our stay here. Our ranger, Sarah, made every drive we had different and exciting. She knew everything about all the animals we saw and could answer any questions we asked. The rooms were fab and every little detail and luxury was there. The food was so good that I'm sure I have put weight on but was too delicious not to eat it. They have a very talented chef!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great all round. Only criticism is barbecue is not what we expected. No steaks just low end unexciting choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Esher, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sarili Lodge superbly located with wonderful views
Could not have been made more welcome. Sarili Lodge was extremely luxurious with every comfort you could want ( including thick ponchos for keeping warm on the game drives). Food was delicious and game drives were wonderful. Very knowledgeable rangers who tracked down many animals and provided amusing anecedotes. The number of guests viewing animals is strictly limited which benefits both the animals and us! Lovely sundowners
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shamwari Revisited.
Amazing time with 5 game drives and knowledgeable,friendly ranger. Lovely setting in large game reserve. Staff all very welcoming,friendly and eager to help. Stay coincided with my wife's birthday which was acknowledged by some wine,a card, a lovely chocolate birthday cake and rendition of "Happy Birthday" by the restaurant and kitchen staff! This was a return visit as we love Shamwari so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jianan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing game viewing experience and excellent serv
We had an amazing stay at the Shamwari Long Lee Manor. Staff provided excellent service pampering us and taking care of our every needs and I had definitely put on some weight. The meals were wonderful we sure had one of the best lamb racks and braai dinner with our ranger was fantastic. Our ranger Abel was excellent, knowledgeable and a very humble man. Abel made sure we had the greatest game viewing experience which included chasing elephant herds and lion prides through the raw vegetation. We really appreciated that he shared with us about the different Khoisan cultures. Overall, we had an amazing experience at Shamwari and highly recommend this game reserve to anyone doing the garden route!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic 4 night stay would like to come again.
Excellent, excellent, excellent. Fantastic from start to finish. Lovely rooms. Views superb. Ranger fantastic, great tracker found all the animals. Thank you Armand. All the hotel staff are superb too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic safari at the end of our holiday
We had 2 nights at Riverdene Lodge at the end of our holiday to South Africa and it was a magical experience. From the moment we arrived until we left we were treated so well by everyone at the Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bex, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place!
Stayed as part of our honeymoon or 4 nights. The entire stay from the moment we arrived was exceptional, the service was second to none and all the staff are so lovely and helpful. We stayed in Bayethe Lodge which was amazing. The rooms were great and the bed is absolutely huge. Our Ranger was Rhynhardt, and I can't fault him. He was just exceptional. Such a lovely guy, with so much knowledge, experience and passion. If we go back (which is looking likely) I'm hoping he'll still be there so we can ask for him again. We saw so much on the game drives. So much of that is amazing luck, but I have no doubt that some of it was also down to having a great ranger. I just cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We ran out of superlatives
A fantastic experience from start to finish - wonderful location, lovely staff, large comfortable rooms and great food and amazing experience for us and the kids . Expensive but worth every penny !

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Eagles Crag
Eagles Crag was disappointing. Not great value for money. Game drives excellent, particularly if you get Leon or Jacque as your ranger. Room was spacious. No hot water in the afternoon! Went to take a shower/bath after lunch and only cold water. Turn down service poor. Food quality very poor. Do not expect any fine dining. For price paid really expected higher standard than barbecue food. You are EXPECTED and told to take your meals with other residents and rangers, sat beside them at one table, even breakfast! Did not like this at all. When I pay €800 plus per night I expect to eat at the time I am ready and with my husband only. House keeping stripped our bed before 9am on our leaving day, meaning when we returned from breakfast we couldn't even have a rest/lie down until check out time at 11am before our long 24 hour journey home. All of our belongings were still in the room, not even packed up so it was clear we had not checked out. The experience in Eagles Crag is unfortunately not even close to five star. I have previously done a safari that was absolutely five star, service, food, experience etc much superior to Eagles Crag. Would return to Shamwari game Reserve as game viewing, ranger expertise and safari experience were exceptional but would definitely not stay in Eagles Crag again nor could I recommend it

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Explorer Camp
Explorer Camp was an excellent experience. Our rangers Jacques and Leon was fantastic. Exceptional value. The reserve was brilliant with all the animals you could hope to see. Hotels.com however need to address their room/hotel/facility description

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
Brilliant location, with excellent service provided throughout. The highlight of the stay is without doubt the game drives, made memorable by an excellent ranger, and being able to view a wide selection of wildlife at really close quarters. Overall a superb experience.

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Chehire, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two nights of bliss!
Many people would think that the Shamwari experience is all about the fabulous food, rooms, facilities, & staff. Well all of these things are out of this world, but the real experience is the animals. We were so lucky to have a ranger like Wes, his knowledge, commitment to the job & guests were second to none. The extent that he went too to make sure that we saw every available animal was fantastic. The Game drives were the highlight of our South African holiday.