Maru Maru Hotel
Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 873 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Excellent hotel, attentive staff. Location is great, next to souvenir shopping, the Old Fort and the night market. I recommend the Prisoner's Island tour, spa service and laundry. When you arrive, stop by tourist information in the Old Fort for a free map.
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Maru Maru Hotel’s cocktail bar has 360-degree views over Stone Town and the Indian Ocean. The property provides an onsite restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi . Overlooking the town or garden, the air-conditioned rooms have furniture made by local producers. Some have wooden ceiling beams and a step-in shower with seats in the private bathroom. Featuring chandeliers and stained-glass windows, Fountain Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner. Terrace Restaurant offers Indian cuisine and room service is available. Hotel Maru Maru also has a bar and barbecue facilities. The 24-hour reception can arrange massages, car hire and trips, including Stone Town tours and dolphin watching. Stone Town Beach and Forodhani Gardens are less than 5 minutes’ walk, and Jozani Forest is 40 minutes by car. On-site parking is free and an airport shuttle can be arranged at a charge from Zanzibar International Airport, 5 mi away. The ferry terminal to the mainland is 12 minutes’ walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Maru Maru Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 7, 2012- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
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Sara
United States of America“Excellent hotel, attentive staff. Location is great, next to souvenir shopping, the Old Fort and the night market. I recommend the Prisoner's Island tour, spa service and laundry. When you arrive, stop by tourist information in the Old Fort for...”
DeborahUnited States of America“This is a beautiful hotel, close to everything in Stonetown. The staff are very friendly, the views from the rooftop are great, and we really liked their bathrooms.”
EnjoythejourneyUnited States of America“This place is a real treat! I booked a room early in the morning for that same day. When I arrived, they told me they would prepare a room for me ASAP. They let us check in at 10:00 am. I travel extensively. That kind of generosity from a hotel...”- MMarkUnited States of America“Get the room rate which includes breakfast. We had their great rooftop breakfast every morning.”
MoniqueUnited States of America“Plakseda.khalfani mamy and Frank were wondering staff who welcomed me with open arms. They even surprised me with a birthday cake during my short stay. They made sure I was comfortable and pleased my entire time. I will definitely book this...”
Wilbert
Qatar“amazing service and food was the best i had in my zanzibar trip. i pive their local swahili food and a must try”- Maguire
Canada“great big clean bathroom, comfortable bed. loved rooftop restaurant/pool/bar/entertainment great location easy to walk to main attractions - no need for guide. staff very helpful. restaurant staff excellent” - Sarah
Bahrain“The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The location was fantastic very close to tourist attractions. Lovely rooftop bar with a lovely buffet breakfast. We enjoyed the trip to prison Island which was included in the booking.” 
LaterrianUnited States of America“Customer service was excellent from the minute I arrived. You get a warm welcome and fruit juice. Check in was easy.”- StefanUnited States of America“location, interior decor, roof top restaurant, staff. All stellar!!”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do Maru Maru hold bags after check out before one departs Stone Town to other part of island?
Yes, after check out guests can keep luggage in the luggage room.Answered on 25 May 2023Hi there I will be working whilst in Zanzibar. Please can you send me an image of your internet upload and download speed? Thank you kindly
Hello, our per guest Wi-Fi speed 2 Mbps uploading and downloading. however main line 20Mbps. Thank you Maru Maru HotelAnswered on 8 February 2022Are the Safety deposit boxes in the room 'laptop compatible' size?
Dear Guest, Greeting from Maru Maru Hotel. Our Room Safety box size is 24*34*24 cm. if you have any big valuable item which you want to keep safe, y..Answered on 21 January 2021Does your hotel offer safe parking for our hire car?
Dear Guest, Greeting from Maru Maru Hotel. Yes, hotel has own safe parking. Thank you Maru Maru HotelAnswered on 11 February 2021Hi! Do you offer 24hr Check Out? We fly at 3.00am on Sunday, so want to book somewhere for Saturday night, where we can rest before our flight.
Dear Guest, Greeting from Maru Maru Hotel, Zanzibar! Yes, can check out any time however Hotel check out time is 1100 hrs after 2 hours will be compl..Answered on 22 September 2022I am arriving in 30-45 minutes. Wishing for a smooth chick in because I have a baby with me 😊 Thanks
Dear Guest, Greeting from Maru Maru Hotel, Zanzibar! We are sorry to inform you this is not the correct form to contact hotel directly for urgent info..Answered on 27 June 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Terrace Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • Chinese • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Nepalese • Pizza • Seafood • Sushi • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of Maru Maru HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- High chair
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinners
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Badminton equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Playground
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Saltwater pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach umbrellas
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- Massage
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Maru Maru Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform Maru Maru Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Maru Maru Hotel
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Maru Maru Hotel on this page.
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Maru Maru Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Playground
- Evening entertainment
- Themed dinners
- Open-air bath
- Walking tours
- Badminton equipment
- Tour or class about local culture
- Swimming pool
- Bike tours
- Beauty services
- Happy hour
- Facial treatments
- Live music/Performance
- Waxing services
- Makeup services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Massage chair
- Fitness
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Maru Maru Hotel is 1.3 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Maru Maru Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- American
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Room options at Maru Maru Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
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Check-in at Maru Maru Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, Maru Maru Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Maru Maru Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Maru Maru Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Terrace Restaurant
