Hotel Maru Maru Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Maru Maru Hotel - Zanzibar

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Overview

Located a mere 5 minutes' walk from Sultan's Palace, the 4-star Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar features general facilities such as a cash machine and a lift. Situated within convenient reach of Forodhani Park, the hotel has a rooftop swimming pool and also includes a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Location

The accommodation in the Stone Town district is merely 1.3 km from Vikokotoni and at a distance of 400 metres from such shopping venues as Darajani Market. The Maru Maru is only a 5-minute walk from Kiponda and just near Old Slave Market. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Zanzibar by visiting Old Fort of Zanzibar, located at a distance of 400 metres from this property.

Maru Maru Hotel is also situated just a minute's drive from - Eastern side of the island bus stop.

Rooms

You can choose from one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and self-catering amenities like a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making equipment. They come with a separate toilet and a shower along with such comforts as a hair dryer and towels. Guests can also enjoy street views.

Eat & Drink

The Maru Maru Zanzibar offers on-site breakfast in the restaurant. For fusion cuisine, try The Seyyida Rooftop Restaurant which is around 5 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

A sun terrace and an outdoor pool are available for additional fees. The hotel provides guests with fitness classes, as well as access to a wellness centre and a spa lounge.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible at a location nearby for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$15 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, Swahili

Building

Year renovated:2012

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:51

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Rooms and availability

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King Room

Max:

3 persons
Room size:

32 m²
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower
Heating

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Family Room

Max:

4 persons
Room size:

65 m²
Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower
Heating

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons
Room size:

28 m²
Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Rooftop pool

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Badminton

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu
Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool
Saltwater pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Open-air bath
Make up services

Room view

Garden view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Maru Maru Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	80 £
📏 Distance to centre	500 m
🗺️ Location rating	9.4
✈️ Distance to airport	9.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Address

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Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400

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Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Benjamin Mkapa Rd

The Peace Memorial Museum

970 m

Mizingani Rd

Old Dispensary

380 m

Museum

House of Wonders

380 m

Historic Site

Stone Town

380 m

Museum

Old Fort of Zanzibar

380 m

Museum

Sultan's Palace

380 m

Hamamni St

Hamamni Persian Baths

380 m

Market

Darajani Market

380 m

Kenyatta Road

Mercury House

380 m

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

30 m

Park

Forodhani Park

380 m

Church

Old Slave Market

380 m

Gallery

The Beautiful Eyes

140 m

Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi

160 m

Hamamni Street

Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar

170 m

Kelele Square

380 m

Gallery

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

230 m

Marahubi Palace

280 m

Cathedral St

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

380 m

Gallery

Hellen Art Gallery

370 m

Kiponda

380 m

Hurumzi St

Shree Shiv Shakti Temple

230 m

Jamatini Rd

Malindi Mosque

370 m

Church

Christ Church

360 m

Shangani

330 m

P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar

Imani Zuberi

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Hurumzi Street

380 m

Tharia St

Slave Chambers

380 m

Zanzibar

Tippu Tip's House

360 m

Zanzibar

Friday Mosque

420 m

Restaurant

Terrace Restaurant at Maru Maru

10 m

Restaurant

Mistress of Spices

50 m

Restaurant

Tea House Restaurant

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Restaurant

Zenj Food Lover's

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Restaurant

Terrace Rooftop Restaurant

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Restaurant

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Reviews of Maru Maru Hotel

8.2 /10

Great

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Location9.4

Facilities7.2

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Glenn

United States

left 20 reviews

Wrote a review on 05 Nov

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining8.0

9.0

fantastic location

friendly staff

a delightful stay with warm staff and delicious breakfast options!

Fantastic location, friendly staff, delicious breakfasts.

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Date of stay: September 20244 nightsCoupleQueen Room
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Mike

United States

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 26 Oct

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location7.0

Rooms6.0

Service6.0

Dining5.0

6.0

hot water

It was a well-suited match for a little getaway in Zanzibar with great value. The hot water in the shower was excellent, which was a nice surprise. Check if the coffee options suit your taste before breakfast.

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Date of stay: September 20243 nightsCoupleTwin Room
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Anthony

United States

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 17 Sept

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining9.0

9.0

breathtaking views

friendly staff

central location

limited children's activities

We loved the prime location, just a short walk to the Forodhani Gardens and the beach. The rooftop restaurant offered stunning views and diverse food options. Our Queen Room was clean and cozy,...
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Date of stay: July 20243 nightsFamily with childrenQueen Room
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David

United States

left 4 reviews

Wrote a review on 02 Sept

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining8.0

8.0

rooftop bar

varied breakfast

flooded road

I had a lovely stay with my family and really enjoyed the pool and rooftop bar after a long day of exploring. The breakfast was awesome, with plenty of options to fuel us up for the day ahead. The only downside was that the road outside could get a bit tricky with rain, so just be mindful of the weather when heading out! 😊

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Date of stay: July 20241 nightFamily with childrenTwin Room
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Charles

United States

left 6 reviews

Wrote a review on 12 Aug

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms8.0

Service7.0

Dining7.0

8.0

rooftop ambiance

stunning views

staff inconsistencies

timing issues

The rooftop ambiance was absolutely breathtaking with stunning views 🌅. The staff was mostly great but had some inconsistencies in timing. Would definitely stay again!

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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsFamily with childrenQueen Room
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Charles

United States

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on 05 Aug

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining8.0

8.0

rooftop pool

charming architecture

The rooftop pool and charming architecture made our stay lovely. Enjoyed evening live music, perfect for winding down after a day of exploring.

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Date of stay: July 20242 nightsCoupleQueen Room
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Tom

United States

left 5 reviews

Wrote a review on 01 Aug

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

9.0

fresh local fruits

poor air conditioning

The breakfast spread was exceptional, featuring a delightful mix of fresh local fruits.

The air conditioning in our room struggled to keep the temperature comfortable throughout our stay.

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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsFamily with childrenQueen Room
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Marc

United States

left 12 reviews

Wrote a review on 31 Jul

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining7.0

9.0

spacious room

omelette station

local cafes

Staying in the Family Room was a treat, with loads of space and comfy A/C! Breakfast had an omelette station that was a highlight. Nearby cafes like Vivi Café had killer local flavors.

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Date of stay: June 20241 nightFamily with childrenFamily Room
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Jimmy

United States

left 8 reviews

Wrote a review on 28 Jul

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service7.0

Dining7.0

8.0

comfortable room

responsive staff

central location

noise disturbances

service inconsistencies

The room was well-appointed and comfortable, allowing for a productive work environment. The staff were responsive and efficient in assisting with my needs, particularly in setting up the workspace and managing reservation details. Additionally, the hotel's central...
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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsBusiness travellerQueen Room
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Danny

United States

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 10 Jul

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining9.0

9.0

perfect location

fresh pastries

local fruits

broken air conditioning

noisy evenings

i had a fantastic stay at this hotel. the location was perfect, right in the heart of stone town where i could explore everything easily. the breakfast blew me away, with fresh pastries and a variety of local fruits that i didn't...
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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsFamily with childrenQueen Room
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Joel

United States

left 10 reviews

Wrote a review on 24 Jun

Very good

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms7.0

Service6.0

Dining6.0

7.0

room away from noise

Request a room away from the rooftop bar to minimize noise disturbances and enhance your relaxation during your stay.

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Date of stay: June 20245 nightsSingleKing Room
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John

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 03 Jun

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining8.0

10

comfortable room

outstanding service

maru maru is an amazing hotel. the location is perfect, right next to forodhani gardens and within walking distance to historical sights. the room was comfortable and felt like a 5-star stay. the staff's service was outstanding,...
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Date of stay: April 20244 nightsFamily with childrenKing Room
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Marilyn

United States

left 6 reviews

Wrote a review on 06 Feb

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location7.0

Rooms5.0

Service6.0

Dining5.0

6.0

reception staff

roaches

poor cleanliness

Friendly and professional reception staff.

The stay was quite disappointing. Our room had roaches, and the constant moving between rooms was a hassle. The cleanliness of the accommodations was concerning, leaving us feeling uneasy during our entire visit.

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Date of stay: January 20243 nightsGroup of friendsKing Room

FAQ about Maru Maru Hotel

What popular attractions are closest to Maru Maru Hotel?

Guests of Maru Maru Hotel can visit Kiponda (a 5-minute stroll from the accommodation), or House of Wonders placed 15 minutes' walk away.

What is the nearest airport to the hotel?

Kisauni airport lies within 10 km of the hotel and is reachable with a 10-minute drive.

Is airport shuttle provided by this comfortable hotel?

Airport shuttle which will take you to this comfortable hotel with a 10-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.

What are our dining options during the stay at the Maru Maru Hotel hotel?

Guests of the Maru Maru Hotel hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—10/10 according to reviews—restaurant Zenj Food Lover's offering European cuisine.

Does the Maru Maru Hotel serve breakfast?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Maru Maru Hotel.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in this comfortable hotel?

Guests of this comfortable hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00 to 11:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.

What payment methods are available in the Maru Maru Hotel?

At the Maru Maru Hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.

What are the room types offered by the Maru Maru Hotel hotel?

The Maru Maru Hotel hotel provides such room types as Queen Room, King Room, and Twin Room.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at this comfortable hotel?

All rooms of this comfortable hotel feature a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making equipment as well as a personal safe, some of them boast private bathrooms along with shower caps.

Does the Maru Maru Hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?

Yes, at the Maru Maru Hotel there are wheelchair access and rooms with accessible facilities available for guests with special needs.

Does the Maru Maru Hotel hotel staff speak foreign languages?

Yes, the staff of the Maru Maru Hotel hotel can help you in Swahili, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, and German.

Are there any facilities for children at the Maru Maru Hotel hotel?

Yes, guests with children will have access to cots and high chairs available at the Maru Maru Hotel hotel.

Which facilities does this comfortable hotel provide?

Top locations of this comfortable hotel include luggage storage and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.

What are the spa options at the Maru Maru Hotel hotel?

At a wellness area and a spa lounge featured at the Maru Maru Hotel hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as body scrub, pedicure, and manicure. Additionally, a treatment room and a Jacuzzi are offered on-site.