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Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property

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A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 394-400
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a door with stained glass.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a telephone, a television, and a bedside lamp.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Maru Maru Hotel

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 tour or ticket assistance, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Steps from Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens
  • Airport, ferry terminal, and shopping center 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. Open daily.
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.

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 self 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

  • Children's dinnerware
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 per night.
  • 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 per night

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. 307 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 599 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Przemek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in centre of the old town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in great location. Wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nemr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel , perfect location , clean room .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything great, hotel, staff, food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eva Bjork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, good breakfast! Great location, everything in walking distance. Very good service from everyone at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel has nice rooms, extremely clean and well maintained, great staff, nice food. Very enjoyable and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sofi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family room. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Rooftop pool. Good location. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very comfortable, elaborate breakfast, incredibly hospitable staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gunn Marie

Kind staff. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaheroz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall facility for great holidays
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nimet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent. This will forever be my hotel of choice when I come to the island
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We picked Maru Maru because we were a large family group and they offered transportation to and from the airport for an additional fee. In addition, the hotel was very nice, had a very good breakfast buffet and a pool that the kids enjoyed. Was very clean and we felt very safe. Our flights were before breakfast was available and they kindly prepared breakfast to go for us, which was over and above what we expected. It is located in a walkable area of the city. If I return, I won't even bother to look at other properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean with weell functioning AC. The staff were efficient and kind. The rooftop restaurant served a very good breakfasts with lots of options and the happy hour was reasonable and of good quality. Overall a good location and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Baljeet Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent lication and amenities, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Falgun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds, clean bathroom, air-conditioned, great rooftop restaurant, live entertainment, central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Staff is very friendly and helpfull. There was no free breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nelson R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with wife and 2 kids in August 2025. Fantastic property in the middle of the action in Stone Town. Staff was attentive to every little detail, great rooftop restaurant: breakfast was delicious, the sunset was stunning and great supper menu. definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel close to all—beach, shopping, eats. Rooftop breakfast, live music at night, clean pool and exercise facilities. Lovely for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023