Maru Maru Hotel - Zanzibar
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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
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed2 Bunk beds
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Garden view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site parking lot
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
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
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 |
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