About
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, 5 mi away. The ferry terminal to the mainland is 12 minutes’ walk away.
Guest Rating
Very Good
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Room Options
Queen Room
302 sqft • 1 Double
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King Room
356 sqft • 1 King
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Twin Room
302 sqft • 2 Single
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Queen Room
345 sqft • 1 Queen • 1 Queen
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Family Room
700 sqft • 1 King and 1 or 1 King and 1 Single and 1
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Family Room
700 sqft • 1 Double and 2 or 2 Single and 1 Double
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Very Good
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Pros +
- location was good, rooms where nice,,,,the restaurant was terrible, we counted on the pool to use and enjoy and it was closed,,,
- The hotel location and staff were amazing. Ideal area to walk around Stone Town. Safe and friendly people all over. Close to the night market.
- The staff is very friendly
Cons -
- the pool was closed and the restaurant was not good
- nothing
- Yes the water , every hotel gives 2 bottles , this hotel gives you in thier own glass bottles which you have to fill in a cup , if your thirsty you have to get up look for a cup and then fill . Please just make life easier and give 2 plastic water bottles
Business Traveler (57)
Solo Traveler (128)
Traveling as Couple (271)
Family with Young Children (212)
Family with Teens (1)
Senior Traveler (5)
Group Traveler (148)
Total (993)
Roland
•Posted on: 12-4-2023
location was good, rooms where nice,,,,the restaurant was terrible, we counted on the pool to use and enjoy and it was closed,,,
the pool was closed and the restaurant was not good
Richard
•Posted on: 12-2-2023
The hotel location and staff were amazing. Ideal area to walk around Stone Town. Safe and friendly people all over. Close to the night market.
nothing
Verified Hotel Guest
•Posted on: 12-2-2023
The staff is very friendly
Yes the water , every hotel gives 2 bottles , this hotel gives you in thier own glass bottles which you have to fill in a cup , if your thirsty you have to get up look for a cup and then fill . Please just make life easier and give 2 plastic water bottles
Verified Hotel Guest
•Posted on: 8-18-2023
The bathroom was perfect and is really important to us. There was a communication error on the number of beds advertised for the room and the staff quickly and pleasantly brought in an additional bed to our room. Terrific breakfast with lots of options.
The hotel is loud until 10:30 but then it quiets down. People should know that going in.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 02:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
A 5% surcharge will be charged on all credit card payments.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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Maru Maru Hotel
397-400 Gizenga Street, Shahgani, Zanzibar,