Maru Maru Hotel
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About this property
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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Ben
United States“Location is perfect for exploring Stonetown. Also a great place to meet friends for a sundowner at the rooftop even if you aren’t staying at the hotel. We have stayed at Maru Maru multiple times. If you are new to Zanzibar, the staff will help...”- Zohra
United Arab Emirates“Charming stay in the heart of Stone Town Maru Maru has a fantastic location—right in the middle of Stone Town, making it easy to explore. The rooms were spacious and had a lovely blend of boutique charm and traditional Zanzibar style. A great mix...” 
Tamas
United Kingdom“I definitely recommended this one. Everything was good . Staff was very helpful, housekeeping do very good job my room always was spotless super clean. Beach literally 10 minutes walk from the hotel and so many shops all around nearby. Rooftop...”- Millie United States“I love the location and the staff is very friendly and helpful.”
Josh United States“Frank and the whole staff were very welcoming and accommodative. Great terrace with views, a pool, big buffet breakfast, restaurant and even workspace.”- Nzinga United States“The location is great! Right on the edge of Stone Town near the water. The breakfast is decent with a large variety of options for everyone to get a good fill before heading out for the day. The staff was also great! Especially Khalima and Joseph!”
Christina
Cyprus“We loved the rooftop for the sunset, amazing hospitality by the staff and excellent location.”- Keisha United States“The grout around the tile in the bathtub should be cleaned or redone, as well as the caulking in the bathroom. Outside of that the room was nice and clean. The nets were quite helpful as the balcony door was opened when we arrived and there were...”
- Sanjay United Arab Emirates“Excellent staff right from GM Dinesh to Ananda and Joseph were excellent made us feel at home..”
- Sanjay United Arab Emirates“Great location and very welcoming feel from all staff”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- 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
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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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.
The fine print
A 5% surcharge will be charged on all credit card payments.
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.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
