Maru Maru Hotel - Zanzibar

$$$$||View on mapZanzibar, TanzaniaGizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400|
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Maru Maru Hotel - Zanzibar
Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Location9.2
Comfort8.7
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Couples35%
Families35%
Solo13%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Location9.2
Comfort8.7
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Couples35%
Families35%
Solo13%
Groups12%

Boutique hotel with 360° ocean views in Stone Town

Rooftop & Dining

Maru Maru Hotel has a rooftop terrace restaurant with 360-degree panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Stone Town. The restaurant serves Indian, Swahili, and continental cuisine, and the in-house bakery provides freshly made pastries and baked goods. Guests can also visit the on-site art gallery exhibiting works by local artists.

Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms at Maru Maru are furnished with furniture made by local producers, and some rooms include wooden ceiling beams and a step-in shower with seats in the private bathroom. Family rooms incorporate traditional cultural elements and offer private balconies. Guests can choose from queen, king, and twin room configurations.

Location

Maru Maru Hotel sits steps from Stone Town Beach and Forodhani Gardens, less than a 5-minute walk away. The Old Fort of Zanzibar and House of Wonders are within walking distance. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a 20-minute drive, and the ferry terminal to the mainland is a 12-minute walk.

Family & Recreation

The hotel provides a children's playground, an outdoor badminton court, and a fitness center. Evening entertainment includes live music performances and themed dinner nights. Guests can join walking tours or bike tours to explore Stone Town.

Business & Wellness

Two conference halls at Maru Maru can accommodate up to 80 participants for meetings and events. The on-site spa offers services including back massage, body treatments, and facial treatments. A full concierge service assists with tours, car hire, and airport transfers.

  • Rooftop: Terrace restaurant with 360° ocean views
  • Dining: Indian, Swahili, and continental cuisine
  • Rooms: Furniture by local producers, family rooms with balconies
  • Family: Children's playground, outdoor badminton court
  • Wellness: Spa with back massage, body treatments, facial treatments
  • Business: Two conference halls for up to 80 participants
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 15.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, Swahili
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:51
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
Family Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed2 Bunk beds
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Rooftop pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Badminton

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Maru Maru Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 177 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 5.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400
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Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mizingani Rd
Old Dispensary
100 yd
Museums
House of Wonders
100 yd
Historic Site
Stone Town
100 yd
Museums
Old Fort of Zanzibar
100 yd
Museums
Sultan's Palace
100 yd
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
100 yd
Market
Darajani Market
100 yd
Church
Old Slave Market
100 yd
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
100 yd
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
100 yd
Parks
Forodhani Park
100 yd
200 Hurumzi Street
The Zanzibar Curio shop
100 yd
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
100 yd
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
100 yd
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
100 yd
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
100 yd
Restaurant
Terrace Restaurant at Maru Maru
100 yd
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Mistress of Spices
100 yd
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Tea House Restaurant
100 yd
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Zenj Food Lover's
100 yd
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100 yd
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Monsoon Restaurant
100 yd
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Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar
100 yd
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The Floating Restaurant
100 yd
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Emerson On Hurumzi
100 yd
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Jaws Restaurant
100 yd
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Ocean Grill
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