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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, 8 km away. The ferry terminal to the mainland is 12 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian, Buffet

FREE private parking!


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Darrell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location to stone town attractions The pool and bar area provide a great view of the sunset and stone town areas Friendly staff and helpful reception team The wooden staircase
  • Nashat
    Oman Oman
    The ambience and the front dest staff were very helpful and kind enough to accomodate us when needed. We ended up going back twice.
  • David
    Germany Germany
    Unfortunately, there was some confusion at check-in regarding the breakfast booking, but this was resolved very accommodating and friendly. Furthermore, suitcases were stored for a week without any problems

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Terrace Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Chinese • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Nepalese • Pizza • Seafood • Sushi • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Maru Maru Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • 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
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules

Maru Maru Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Maru Maru Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A 5% surcharge will be charged on all credit card payments.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Maru Maru Hotel

  • Room options at Maru Maru Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Maru Maru Hotel on this page.

  • The prices at Maru Maru Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Maru Maru Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Terrace Restaurant

  • Check-in at Maru Maru Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Maru Maru Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Maru Maru Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Asian
    • Buffet

  • Maru Maru Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Children's playground
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinner nights
    • 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
    • Make up services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • 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

  • Maru Maru Hotel is 1.3 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.