Title: Skill Forest Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Skill Forest Lodge Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before handling practical matters like laundry. The 24-hour front desk ensures help is available whenever needed. ## Photo gallery for Skill Forest Lodge ![Front of property - Skill Forest Lodge (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/1cd60d7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Skill Forest Lodge (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/c11a3539.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Skill Forest Lodge (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/e90b9d9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Skill Forest Lodge (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/516e6e50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Skill Forest Lodge (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/b9226088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Arusha Lodge provides a pleasant retreat with continental breakfast and WiFi in every room. Guests appreciate the practical touches - from dry cleaning services to free self parking - that make their stay comfortable and hassle-free. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 20 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 21 - Dec. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Family Double Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/0689db60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Double Room ### Highlights Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Memory foam bed Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Located on the top floor - 538 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/8485d054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Memory foam bed Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Located on the ground floor - 538 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Twin Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/f8acf5bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Twin Room ### Highlights Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Memory foam bed Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Located on the top floor - 538 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/5880f70d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room ### Highlights Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Memory foam bed Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Located on the ground floor - 344 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Executive Double Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/5880f70d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room ### Highlights Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Memory foam bed Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Located on the top floor - 517 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Basic Triple Room ### Highlights Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Memory foam bed Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Desk - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArusha-Hotels-Arusha.h99776588.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArusha-Hotels-Arusha.h99776588.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-3.37581%2C36.71783&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3dCbzgNnAinxTcl5kMfaYgYycug=) Kimandolu, Arusha, Arusha Region #### What's nearby - Arusha Golf Course \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 km - Arusha Clock Tower \- 5 min drive \- 3.4 km - Arusha International Conference Centre \- 6 min drive \- 3.7 km - Njiro Complex \- 8 min drive \- 4.5 km - Arusha National Park \- 60 min drive \- 42.5 km #### Getting around - Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬5 min drive - ‪George's Tavern - ‬5 min drive - ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Hub - ‬6 min drive - ‪Arabica Coffee Bar - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Skill Forest Lodge Luxury lodge in the mountains You can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Skill Forest Lodge. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps. Other perks at this lodge include: - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Skill Forest Lodge boast perks such as pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap - Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Classic Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8460000/8452400/8452336/5dda2b78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Korona Villa Bed & Breakfast Arusha - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 8.4 Very good 11 reviews CA $52 CA $62 total includes taxes & fees Dec 29 - Dec 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=8452336&PinnedHotelID=8452336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19299600/19299597/cca18763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arusha Giraffe Lodge Arusha - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=19299597&PinnedHotelID=19299597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92260000/92252700/92252645/63dce52b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Viva Arusha - 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Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 11 reviews CA $56 CA $94 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=29991939&PinnedHotelID=29991939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107180000/107172200/107172187/3b098126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Simba Villa Arusha - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 3 reviews CA $39 CA $47 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=107172187&PinnedHotelID=107172187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107730000/107725400/107725331/f05eb28a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ilboru Safari Lodge Arusha - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet friendly 8.4 Very good 8 reviews CA $123 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=107725331&PinnedHotelID=107725331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 - Limited onsite self parking ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Change of towels on request - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - In the mountains ### Spa - Deep-tissue massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - Tile flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in room - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - 1 building - 1 floor - Built in 2021 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Memory foam mattress - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability ### 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 If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation 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 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5) - Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (one-way) 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Arusha Lodge Arusha Arusha Arusha Lodge Arusha ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Skill Forest Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Skill Forest Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Skill Forest Lodge? ### Does Skill Forest Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Skill Forest Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Skill Forest Lodge Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### charles Oct 6, 2025 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. 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