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Maru Maru Hotel in Zanzibar City
🌍 Stone Town, Gizenga St, Zanzibar
● Center: 890 m
🌞 Beach - 2 min
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Rooms and prices
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Standard Double room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
107 USD
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Description
Hotel opened in 2012. In this hotel 51 room, 3 floors.
The distance to the nearest airport is 8 km.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: [Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Express check-in/check-out
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Early check-in
- Late check-out
- Private check-in/check-out
- Doorman
- Dryer
- Fire Extinguisher
- Smoking Allowed
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Fridge
- Family room
- VIP room amenities
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Locker
- Mosquito net
- Safe (in room)
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Wheelchair access to bar
Services and amenities
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Dry-cleaning
- Hairdryer (on request)
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Iron
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Full board rates available
- Half board rates available
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Packed Lunches
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
Transfer
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
Languages Spoken
- English
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Entertainment
- Fishing
Parking
- Offsite parking reservations required
- Parking nearby
- Free Parking on Premises
Pool and beach
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Water fun
- Beach/pool towels
Business
- Photocopy machines
- Event facilities
- Rental video equipment and computers
- Conference Hall
Sports
- Boating
- Snorkelling
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
Beauty and wellness
- Massage
- First Aid Kit
- Doctor on call
Kids
- Children's playground
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Kids' TV Networks
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on third line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 120 m. It takes 2 minutes To the beach!
Street view
Video: Welcome to Maru Maru Hotel, Zanzibar
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Reviews
05.05.2026
The rooms were spacious, equipped with good ventilation, storage and overall well maintained. The breakfast was amazing with the European continental and Indian Cuisines along with great variety of locally sourced fresh fruits and juices. The hotel staff are very cooperative and friendly. They attended to all our needs at the earliest. The only problem was the lift being not operational for access to guest rooms. Otherwise the overall experience was pretty awesome!
03.02.2026
Was a good and comfortable stay at Maru maru. Convenient location!
26.01.2026
This was my third visit to Maru Maru, Zanzibar, and I’m absolutely in love with the place.
The vibe, the aesthetic ambience, my most favourite rooftop view, delicious Indian food, cozy rooms, and above all, the warmth of the entire Maru Maru team make every stay truly special.
A special thanks to Mr. Anand for always making me feel at home. The hospitality is exceptional and leaves you wanting to come back again and again.
The vibe, the aesthetic ambience, my most favourite rooftop view, delicious Indian food, cozy rooms, and above all, the warmth of the entire Maru Maru team make every stay truly special.
A special thanks to Mr. Anand for always making me feel at home. The hospitality is exceptional and leaves you wanting to come back again and again.
13.01.2026
Great location in old Stone Town, but... The hotel website touts 2 reliable elevators. One of their elevators has never been put in service. The only operational elevator goes to the rooftop terrace and restaurant. There are NO elevators going to 3 floors of guest rooms. Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. If you have a 4th floor room you would need to walk down 3 flight of stairs and walk to take the elevator in another building to get to the restaurant. The restaurant food is okay. Their coffee machine wasn’t working properly at breakfast. They have loud live music on the rooftop every night until 10:30 PM. You can hear it in every room. Not great if you want to go to sleep early or if you have an early flight out. Tons of staff but they often come to check on the rooms without much of a knock on the door. Someone in my group had someone enter their room at 1:30 AM when they were asleep! The circuit breaker for my AC kept tripping my second night. Would only run for 2 minutes. They charged me $6 for a bottle of sparkling water. This is a 3 star hotel at best.
24.12.2025
Nice place
12.12.2025
Very centrally located... beautiful venue and facilities. Staff are very polite and try their best..... possibly increase the amount of waitrons during the Happy Hour on the Pool Deck? The pool deck is very welcoming and relaxing especially after a day out.
The air conditioned rooms and mosquito nets around the beds adds to a very peaceful night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
The air conditioned rooms and mosquito nets around the beds adds to a very peaceful night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
26.11.2025
Maru Maru Hotel is a good choice in Stone Town - central location and easy to explore everything on foot. The staff were warm and the rooms were clean and comfortable. The only downside was the noise, which made the nights a bit loud and restless.
08.11.2025
This is the best for me aa a solo traveler, at least for me. The staff are attentive and its a great location, too. However, its best to secure a guide to get around. Be wary of locals who want to offer to guide you, I lucked up and got two good ones..I was only there 4 days.
28.10.2025
The hotel is in an excellent location. We got good use out of the rooftop bar and thoroughly enjoyed the live entertainment. The the staff is exceptional and the hotel is under excellent management. A shout out to Babu, the food and beverage manager. He is a true gentleman.
If I had to complain about anything it would be that we were travelling with three people and the room was a bit tight with the bunk bed and a king size, but you're not going to be in your room for long anyways. I saw the other rooms and they looked fantastic for just two people.
Pretty much all the tours stop in at this rooftop bar and those guests have a separate entrance so they are not up and down in the hotel which was nice because it gets very busy during meal times with the outside guests. No problem, it adds to the atmosphere and the fun of the place.
I could have stayed in the pool listening to the chill music all day long I was so happy in there and no outside guests can use it so perfect.
I highly recommend staying at this hotel. It is so charming and has an excellent vibe.
If I had to complain about anything it would be that we were travelling with three people and the room was a bit tight with the bunk bed and a king size, but you're not going to be in your room for long anyways. I saw the other rooms and they looked fantastic for just two people.
Pretty much all the tours stop in at this rooftop bar and those guests have a separate entrance so they are not up and down in the hotel which was nice because it gets very busy during meal times with the outside guests. No problem, it adds to the atmosphere and the fun of the place.
I could have stayed in the pool listening to the chill music all day long I was so happy in there and no outside guests can use it so perfect.
I highly recommend staying at this hotel. It is so charming and has an excellent vibe.
07.08.2025
Rooms are comfortable, reception and restaurant service is very warm and friendly.
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Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Tower Top Restaurant (2 min)
Monsoon Restaurant (2 min)
book cafe (4 min)
Frequently asked questions about Maru Maru Hotel
How much does it cost to stay at Maru Maru Hotel?
The cost of staying in Maru Maru Hotel depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 107 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.
Is it far from Maru Maru Hotel to the nearest beach?
It takes 2 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.
Which room categories are available in the Maru Maru Hotel?
You can book Standard Double room, Standard Double room, Deluxe Double room, Family room in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates
What are the check-in and check-out times at Maru Maru Hotel?
Check-in at Maru Maru Hotel is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 11:00.
Does Maru Maru Hotel have a pool?
Yes, Maru Maru Hotel has a swimming pool for guests.
Are pets allowed at Maru Maru Hotel?
No, pets are not allowed at Maru Maru Hotel.
How to get to Maru Maru Hotel from the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, located about 16 mins from hotel by car (8.2 km) away.
What’s the cancellation policy at Maru Maru Hotel?
The cancellation policy at Maru Maru Hotel depends on your room type and booking terms.
Does Maru Maru Hotel offer airport transfers?
Yes, Maru Maru Hotel provides airport transfers for guests. We suggest calling ahead to confirm availability, pricing, and scheduling.
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