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Skill Forest Lodge

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Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Mountain sanctuary with rainfall showers

A mountain-view restaurant serves fresh cuisine while guests unwind at the stylish bar. After exploring attractions like Arusha Clock Tower, travelers retreat to memory foam beds in one of fourteen intimate rooms. The lodge offers complimentary breakfast and rejuvenating spa services.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • Mountain view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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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 Course
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre
    6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Chinese Dragon
    5 min drive
  • Karibu Uzunguni City Park
    5 min drive
  • The Hub
    6 min drive
  • Kitamu House
    5 min drive
  • Rippers Bistro
    3 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 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Local meal delivery service
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Skill Forest Lodge boast perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like pillow menus and free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

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 prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized 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

Property 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 elevators
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 Jul 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skill Forest Lodge on Aug 2, 2026 start from CA $26, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (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 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Skill Forest Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Violet was so kind and made us a free local dish just so we could try it. Very welcoming and great service. Violet is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abderrazak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tout était parfait Propre, petit-déjeuner bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastisk värd, så hjälpsam, rar och trygg. Rena rum och god mat. Ett toppenställe som rekommenderas starkt
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025