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Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property

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Relax by the pool with ocean views.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea from this rooftop terrace, featuring comfortable lounge chairs and tables.
Relax on a pristine white sandy beach, surrounded by palm trees and calm waters.
Experience the charm of a traditional hotel with a white facade, dark shutters, and a welcoming porch.
Relax in a cozy retreat with a four-poster bed, bedside tables, and a spacious cabinet with mirrored doors.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 394-400
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

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 Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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, ferry terminal, 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Lounge
  • Terrace Lounge
  • Terrace Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • DVD player
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (500 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 at the property
For any questions, 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 day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 day

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 273 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 540 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay overall but please improve the WiFi connection, I needed to work and WiFi worked for 1 hour both days l.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice hotel esthetic. Good appearance. What didn't work was no towels in the room at check in, had to call and ask for bath towels and washing cloths. Never got washing cloths. Did not refresh drinking water and did not provide after request. Air conditioning stopped working and had to change rooms in the middle of the night. I requested for decoration of the room for our anniversary and they refused to discuse.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing which we didn’t like.Very friendly service and breakfast choice was excellent.Had Lunch and Dinner one day and the food was excellent.Even The General Manager made us Feel Very Welcome.Words cannot describe our experience.Would Recommend Maru Maru Hotel to Everyone.🙏🙏🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful location and staff

Staff friendly and kind, especially Frank who took us on a historic Stone town wali g tour Location perfect, food and service were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an excellent stay at the Maru Maru hotel. I've been here twice and the service, room, and accessibility to the rest of Stone Town were great. The rooftop restaurant has an incredible view of Stone Town. Would highly recommend Maru Maru.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was close to waterfront but with Ramadan places to eat limited
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms. Staff was professionally and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juergen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Hotel in Stonetown

After climbing Kilimanjaro, we spent several nights on a round trip in Zanzibar in a group of five. On arrival, we were able to leave the rest of our luggage at the hotel so that we didn't have to lug it around all day. We spent the last two days at the Maru Maru Hotel, which was a very good decision. The hotel is located in the middle of the alleyways of Stonetown, is easily accessible and the perfect starting point for sightseeing tours. We were warmly welcomed and were able to use the rooftop bar and pool even on the day of our departure. Very good breakfast, lunch and dinner, we enjoyed it very much and would love to come back. Many thanks
Room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very nice stay. It is conveniently located in Stone Town and for catching day trips out to Prison Island. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Food and bar options plentiful. The rooftop restaurant, bar, and pool area is quite nice.

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jardia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
+ Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast with fresh fruits. - The bed was very hard. Wifi was really slow and weak.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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