Shamwari Long Lee Manor

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star lodge with safari

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

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

  • 646 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View | Terrace/patio

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View

  • 1787 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Paterson

On river.You'll be 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Addo Elephant National Park with a stay at this Paterson lodge.
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What's nearby

  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 43 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • Sundays River Dunes - 45 min drive - 29.1 miles
  • Matyholweni Gate - 50 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • Rhodes University - 52 min drive - 50.1 miles
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 55 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Addo Brauhaus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sandflats Pub - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Shamwari Long Lee Manor

Luxurious 5-star lodge with safari
Some rates at Shamwari Long Lee Manor are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite 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 center. 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/game 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 is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game 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 feature 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 separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Paterson lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 each 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 organization.

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

How close is Shamwari Long Lee Manor to the airport?

Shamwari Long Lee Manor is 49.6 mi (61-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shamwari Long Lee Manor have an airport shuttle?

Shamwari Long Lee Manor offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1450 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Shamwari Long Lee Manor offer free breakfast?

Shamwari Long Lee Manor offers free full breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at Shamwari Long Lee Manor?

This lodge offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Shamwari Long Lee Manor have a pool?

Shamwari Long Lee Manor features an outdoor pool.

Does Shamwari Long Lee Manor have a restaurant?

Shamwari Long Lee Manor is home to Long Lee Manor Restaurant, which features Fusion cuisine.

Does Shamwari Long Lee Manor have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features body wraps, body scrubs, and hot stone massages.

How close is Shamwari Long Lee Manor to downtown Paterson?

Shamwari Long Lee Manor is 4.8 mi away from Paterson.

Shamwari Long Lee Manor Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 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

Traveled 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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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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 traveler

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

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 traveler

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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

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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 traveler

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 traveler

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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

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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.

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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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Absolutely fantastic! Fabulous accommodation, food and game drives- couldn't have asked for anything more.

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Singapore

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Out of this world

It was such a pleasure to be there. The luxurious tent was very nicely setup -- a fireplace, mini bar, expresso machine, the plunge pool and the private deck. It was just out of this world. The food was awesome! Great compliments to all the chefs. It is totally a 6-star experience. I had the best of fun doing the game drives. The ranger is very knowledgable and we saw so much that it was totally unexpected. The visit to Born Free project was wonderful. It broadened my understanding of what needs to be done about animal abuse or cruelty.

10/10 Excellent

Allan, North Yorks

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Magnificent

Inspired South African experience. Our trip to Shamwari game reserve created very special memories as we experienced a warm, friendly and truly luxurious three days. The opportunities to view wildlife, flora and fauna was complemented by our professional and highly informed guide. The service from everyone was warm, friendly and generous. This elevated the experience, even though the weather was less than kind.