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Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Point of interest
Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily
Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily
Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 394-400
  • House of Wonders
    1 min walk
  • Old Fort
    2 min walk
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    3 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Maru Maru Hotel

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Old Fort
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and spa services.
Maru Maru Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 24-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Maru Maru Hotel. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention center, and just a quick walk from House of Wonders. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Asian cuisine and ocean views while dining at Terrace Lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Steps from Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens
  • Airport, shopping center, and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Maru Maru Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

3 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 500 square feet (46 square meters) and includes a conference center. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Maru Maru Hotel. An area shuttle within 5 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Terrace Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar specializes in Asian cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Terrace Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Coffee Lounge - Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace Lounge
  • Terrace Restaurant
  • Coffee Lounge

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • DVD player
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference centre (500 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Couples dining
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Maru Maru Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Maru Maru Hotel offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Maru
Maru Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Maru Maru Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar Town
Maru Maru Zanzibar Town
Maru Maru Hotel Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar Town
Maru Maru Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Maru Maru Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 512 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Farid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and close to shops, restaurants and Stonetown attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
LIKED THE ROOF TOP RESTAURANT. THE VIEW WAS GREAT . THIS PROPERTY IS A LITTLE DATED. I LIKE THE LOCATION.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Music went late at night which kept me up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, beautiful hotel. We loved our stay, sad to see it end ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynietra

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolina

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon, Carrollton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, very helpful and informative of the area. Check in was fast and smooth and area is safe for walking at all times. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kumail

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Maru Maru are very friendly and accommodating especially Hosiana at the restaurant. The pool area is quite small and shaded. Rooms are clean. One item of note is the live music EVERY day from 7:30pm-10:30pm.. if you want to go to sleep before 10:30 bring ear plugs.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY KEITH

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jacinta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashif

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beutiful heritage boutique hotel preserved in time but with modern amenities. Phenominal rooftop restaurant with an exceptional breakfast and to order lunch & dinner menus. Well done to the sraff of Maru Matu - Stone Town, Zanzibar!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petronella

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Washington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing rooftop, and helpful staff. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and the property is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jungho

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard, San Diego

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the old part of Stone Town. Good pool and restaurant with great views on the roof. Can be a little noisy with live music but it doesn’t run very late at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sunset hotel
A nice two night stay. The hotel is super central and the rooftop has a fantastic sunset view not to mention good mojitos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023