Title: Skill Forest Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Skill Forest Lodge Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/1cd60d7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/e90b9d9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/b9226088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/c11a3539.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776600/99776588/516e6e50.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. ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 24 - Sept 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-24&endDate=2025-09-25&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-24&endDate=2025-09-25&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 25 - Sept 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-25&endDate=2025-09-26&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-25&endDate=2025-09-26&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=99776588&PinnedHotelID=99776588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, free WiFi](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 Located on the ground floor Desk - 538 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![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 Located on the top floor Desk - 517 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![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 Located on the ground floor Desk - 344 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![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 Located on the top floor Desk - 538 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![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 Located on the top floor Desk - 538 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### Basic Triple Room ### Highlights Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Memory foam bed Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Wardrobe - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArusha-Hotels-Arusha.h99776588.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArusha-Hotels-Arusha.h99776588.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Arusha, Skill Forest Lodge is near the airport and in the mountains. 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 Meserani Snake Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Arusha travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arusha.dx178011) [View more Lodges in Arusha](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arusha-Lodges.d178011-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Arusha International Conference Centre - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles - Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles - Njiro Complex - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles ### 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 - ‪Amber Bar And Restaurant - ‬4 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 a speed of 25+ Mbps. Other perks at this lodge include: - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Skill Forest Lodge offer comforts, such as pillow menus, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap - Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96290000/96281100/96281099/bc4725c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Didas Villa Arusha - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=96281099&PinnedHotelID=96281099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100777000/100776956/31b34b01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sanna Boutique Hotel Arusha - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 62 reviews £113 includes taxes & fees 25 Sept - 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3 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=34865479&PinnedHotelID=34865479&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 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 No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### 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: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### 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 70 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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