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Skylark Hotel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Karatu hotel

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant
Standard Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
Staircase

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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P.O.Box 105, Karatu, Arusha, 23601
  • Place, Karatu Playground
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Manyara National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, printers

Studio Suite

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Karatu

Close to airport.At this Karatu hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Karatu Playground and 6 miles (10 km) of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 13 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 32 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Patamu lodge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Simba Lodge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ellien's In - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Skylark Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Karatu hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Skylark Hotel also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Karatu hotel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Skylark Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, printers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Skylark Hotel to the airport?

Skylark Hotel is 13 mi (26-min drive) away from the Lake Manyara (LKY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Skylark Hotel ?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skylark Hotel on Jul 5, 2026 start from $106, 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.

Does Skylark Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Skylark Hotel .

Does Skylark Hotel offer free breakfast?

Skylark Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Skylark Hotel ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Skylark Hotel ?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Skylark Hotel ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Skylark Hotel have a pool?

Skylark Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Skylark Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Skylark Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Skylark Hotel to downtown Karatu?

Skylark Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Karatu.