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10/10 Excellent
charles
6 Oct 2025
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charles
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Skill Forest Lodge
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Luxury
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5.0 star property
10
Exceptional
Luxury lodge near the airport
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Skill Forest Lodge. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Laundry room
The current price is AU$46
AU$46
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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Family Double Room
- Mountain view
- 50 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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Deluxe Double Room
- Mountain view
- 50 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Basic Twin Room
- Mountain view
- 50 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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Standard Single Room
- Mountain view
- 32 sq m
- 1 bedroom
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Executive Double Room
- Mountain view
- 48 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
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- Sleeps 3
- 1 Large Single Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area
Located in Arusha, Skill Forest Lodge is near the airport. Arusha Golf Course and Lake Duluti are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ngurdoto Crater and Mt. Meru. Natural History Museum and Cultural Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Arusha travel guide
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Kimandolu, Arusha, Arusha Region
What's nearby
- Arusha Golf Course4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Arusha Clock Tower5 min drive - 4.5 km
- Maasai Market and Curios Crafts6 min drive - 5.2 km
- Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium7 min drive - 6.0 km
- Njiro Complex9 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
- Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)67 min drive
Restaurants
- Kaffé Koffee Arusha6 min drive
- The Chinese Dragon5 min drive
- Sanna Restaurant Rooftop6 min drive
- Karibu Uzunguni City Park5 min drive
- Jade Inn6 min drive
About this property
Skill Forest Lodge
- Luxury lodge near the airport
- You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Skill Forest Lodge. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
- Other perks at this lodge include:
- Free self-parking
- A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
- Local meal delivery service
- Room features
- All guest rooms at Skill Forest Lodge offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as pillow menus and free WiFi.
- Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
- Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
- Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- 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
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
- Couples/private dining
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
Guest services
- Change of towels on request
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages
- Turndown service
Outdoors
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Tile flooring in room
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
- 1 building
- 1 floor
- Built in 2021
- Designated smoking areas
- Locally sourced food prioritised
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Some LED lighting used
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Champagne service
- Free bottled water
- Meal delivery service
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Desk
- LED lighting
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60 (one-way), (from 5 to 17 years old)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Skill Forest Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Skill Forest Lodge?
As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skill Forest Lodge on 1 Aug 2026 start from AU$46, 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.
How much is parking at Skill Forest Lodge?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Skill Forest Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Skill Forest Lodge?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Does Skill Forest Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.
Where is Skill Forest Lodge located?
Situated near the airport, this luxury lodge is within 3 miles (5 km) of Arusha Golf Course, Arusha Clock Tower and Natural History Museum. Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and Arusha International Conference Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Joshua
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice. It had hot water!!!! 3 months here and that's gotta be the hottest shower I have had ..the view was exceptional. Getting there wasn't easy but once your there it was very nice. I had some trouble with booking as I accidentally booked the week after but it was fixed. Very good manager. Rooms were very clean and surprisingly cool without air conditioning unit.
Joshua
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Joshua
23 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't let the ride there dictate what you're going to think of the hotel because trust me the right there is really brutal but it is so so so so so worth it extremely beautiful the hotel itself is exceptional staff are very good I greatly enjoyed it I would show you some of the pictures but apparently there's no way to do that but I'm telling you it's worth it
Joshua
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Abderrazak
11 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tout était parfait
Propre, petit-déjeuner bien.
Abderrazak
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sofia
2 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastisk värd, så hjälpsam, rar och trygg. Rena rum och god mat. Ett toppenställe som rekommenderas starkt
Sofia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sofia
2 Jan 2026
Sofia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025