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Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, near Old Fort
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily
Point of interest
Double Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 394-400

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Maru Maru Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Old Fort
Located close to Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths, Maru Maru Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a body scrub or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site Asian cuisine restaurant, Terrace Lounge, features ocean views and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 24-inch HDTVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, CD players and electric kettles

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Free cot

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
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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from 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 night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Maru Maru Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Maru Maru Hotel?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maru Maru Hotel on 28 Nov 2024 start from AU$217.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Maru Maru Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maru Maru Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Maru Maru Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Maru Maru Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Maru Maru Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Maru Maru Hotel located?

This family-friendly Zanzibar Town hotel is located near the airport, steps away from Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths. Shangani Beach and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

Maru Maru Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 509 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 509 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 509 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 509 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 509 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dwight

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikolina

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon, Carrollton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, very helpful and informative of the area. Check in was fast and smooth and area is safe for walking at all times. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kumail

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Maru Maru are very friendly and accommodating especially Hosiana at the restaurant. The pool area is quite small and shaded. Rooms are clean. One item of note is the live music EVERY day from 7:30pm-10:30pm.. if you want to go to sleep before 10:30 bring ear plugs.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY KEITH

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jacinta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashif

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beutiful heritage boutique hotel preserved in time but with modern amenities. Phenominal rooftop restaurant with an exceptional breakfast and to order lunch & dinner menus. Well done to the sraff of Maru Matu - Stone Town, Zanzibar!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petronella

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Washington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing rooftop, and helpful staff. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and the property is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jungho

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard, San Diego

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the old part of Stone Town. Good pool and restaurant with great views on the roof. Can be a little noisy with live music but it doesn’t run very late at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0