Luxury hotels in Paterson

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Paterson. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Lalibela Game Reserve - Kichaka Lodge Paterson, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Set between 2 streams in a lush bush land, this 5-star lodge is located within the Lalibela Game Reserve in Grahamstown. It offers secluded suites with private plunge pools and terraces. The stone and thatch suites at Lalibela Game Reserve - Kichaka Lodge are equipped with air conditioning, fully-stocked minibars and free Wi-Fi. Full English breakfast is served every morning and gourmet meals are available throughout the day. Visitors can choose between indoor and outdoor dining areas or just relax by the pool with their favourite drink. Kichaka Game Lodge is located just over 1-hour drive from Port Elizabeth Airport. The centre of Grahamstown is 35 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 17556 ZAR.

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• 2 Shamwari Bayethe Paterson, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Situated within the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve, 9 km from Paterson, Shamwari Bayethe offers luxury tents with a private plunge pool. Home to the Big 5, the reserve features scenic views of the vast landscapes. These luxury tents come complete with a private deck and plunge pool, air conditioning, minibar, a safe and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. They also offer an en suite bathroom. At Shamwari Bayethe, breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea is included in the rate. Guests can also enjoy tea, coffee, water and a selection of beverages on their game drives. Guests may experience sightings of a variety of wildlife and a diversity of bird life. At Shamwari, a sunrise and sunset game drive, accompanied by a trained game ranger is included within the rate. Facilities on-site include a gift boutique, lounge area with TV, a bush relaxation retreat and an outdoor swimming pool. The Sundays River is 35 km away and Port Elizabeth Airport can be reached within 80 km. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 20195 ZAR.

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• 3 Shamwari Long Lee Manor Paterson, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Long Lee Manor is situated within the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve, home to the Big 5. The Edwardian-styled manor boasts manicured gardens and overlooks the African plains. The spacious and elegant rooms and suites at Shamwari Long Lee Manor feature satellite TV, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included and served in the dining area or outdoors. Guests can go on morning and afternoon game drives in an open game vehicle accompanied by a trained game ranger. Coffee and tea are available at sunrise while sundowner drinks can be enjoyed at sunset. For relaxation, Long Lee Manor features 3 treatment rooms, a fitness centre,and a rim-flow pool overlooking a watering hole. Guests can browse for souvenirs at the gift shop. Shamwari Game Reserve is 75 km from Port Elizabeth and 45 km from Grahamstown. Shuttle transport services can be arranged at an additional fee on advance request and the reserve has a private landing strip. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 19385 ZAR.

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• 4 Shamwari Sarili Paterson, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Situated within the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve, home to the Big 5, Shamwari Sarili offers luxurious accommodation overlooking Bushman's River and grassy plains. Overlooking the river or the courtyard, each of the 5 rooms at Sarili is air-conditioned and has under-floor heating in the bathrooms. They are equipped with a TV, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a minibar. The en suite bathrooms have a shower and a bath. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the rates at Shamwari Sarili, as well afternoon tea. Two game drives per day are also included and take place in an open game viewing vehicle at sunrise and sunset. Tea and coffee are provided on the morning drives, while guests can enjoy a sundowner on the afternoon drive. Relax on the deck overlooking the river or take a refreshing swim in the pool. The lounge area has a fireplace and satellite TV, and guests can stay connected via the WiFi. Port Elizabeth International Airport can be reached within 80 km and transfers can be arranged at a surcharge. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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• 5 Shamwari Eagles Crag Paterson, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Shamwari Eagles Crag is situated within the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve, home to the Big 5 and just 9 km from Paterson. The lodge boasts grand views of the surrounding rock formations and landscapes. The modern and elegantly decorated lodge offers suites boasting a private deck with a plunge pool, air conditioning, a private minibar, safe and an en suite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower. There is also a bird spotting scope within the room where guests may view bird life. Eagles Crag guests can indulge and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Lunch and dinner are also included, as well as afternoon tea. Guests can also enjoy tea, coffee, water and a selection of beverages on their game drives. At Shamwari Eagles Crag you may experience sightings of a variety of wildlife and a diversity of bird life. A sunrise and sunset game drive, accompanied by a trained game ranger is included within the rate. Guests can relax and enjoy on-site facilities including a cosy lounge with a fireplace and big screen TV, an upstairs lounge with bar opening onto a deck and aerial dining pods overlooking the cliff face. A relaxation retreat offers treatments as well as a hydro bath, steam room and sauna. WiFi access is available throughout. The Sundays River is 35 km away and Port Elizabeth Airport can be reached within 80 km. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 21810 ZAR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!