Skylark Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Karatu with free breakfast and restaurant

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Deluxe Room
Restaurant
Staircase
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room | City view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

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, Ngorongoro Crater
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Manyara (LKY)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • City view

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • City view

Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

About the area

Karatu

At Skylark Hotel , you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Karatu Playground and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Karatu hotel, you'll be 25.1 km (15.6 mi) from Ngorongoro Crater and 26.7 km (16.6 mi) from Lake Manyara National Park.

What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 13 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 31 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Ngorongoro Crater - 39 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Lake Manyara - 46 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Patamu lodge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar | Gibb’s Farm - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Carnivore Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Skylark Hotel

Hotel in Karatu with free breakfast and restaurant
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 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • 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 features free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, 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 telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

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
  • Lift
  • 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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
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.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Skylark Hotel ?

Yep, Skylark Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Skylark Hotel ?

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skylark Hotel on 1 Feb 2026 start from NZ$104.18, 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.

What makes Skylark Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Skylark Hotel .

Does Skylark Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Skylark Hotel ?

No, Skylark Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Skylark Hotel ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Skylark Hotel ?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Skylark Hotel ?

No, pets are not allowed.

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