10/10 Excellent
charles
Travelled with family
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
charles
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Skill Forest Lodge
5.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- 24/7 front desk
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Explore the area
Kimandolu, Arusha, Arusha Region
- Arusha Clock TowerPlace, Arusha Clock Tower5 min drive
- Arusha International Conference CentrePlace, Arusha International Conference Centre6 min drive
- Njiro ComplexPlace, Njiro Complex8 min drive
- Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)57 min drive
Room options
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Family Double Room
- 50 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room
- 50 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Basic Twin Room
Basic Twin Room
- 50 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
View all photos for Standard Single Room
Standard Single Room
- 32 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
View all photos for Executive Double Room
Executive Double Room
- 48 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Basic Triple Room
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About this property
Skill Forest Lodge
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free lodge has a bar/lounge and spa services. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Skill Forest Lodge offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.
During your stay at Skill Forest Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Arusha Golf Course. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
- Free continental breakfast served daily
- Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
- Free self-parking
- Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
- Services include dry cleaning/laundry
- Just a 5-minute drive from Arusha Golf Course and 5 minutes from Arusha Clock Tower
- Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
The luxury Skill Forest Lodge also features spa services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
This 5-star Arusha lodge is smoke free.
Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Skill Forest Lodge has a restaurant on site.
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
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
- Smoke-free property
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Skill Forest Lodge
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
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: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Skill Forest Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after 7:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Arusha Lodge
Arusha Arusha
Arusha Lodge Arusha
Skill Forest Lodge Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
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Eco-friendliness