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Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Point of interest
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Building design
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$100
$74 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29

Explore the area

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Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 394-400
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

With a stay at Maru Maru Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, steps from Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. .This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shangani Beach and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Nakupenda Beach.

What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 24-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. 24-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 5 km.
Enjoy Asian cuisine at Terrace Lounge, a bar/lounge where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 500 square feet (46 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Terrace Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar specializes in Asian cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Terrace Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Coffee Lounge - Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • 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 center (500 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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 available
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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and 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 day

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Maru Maru Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 588 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel has nice rooms, extremely clean and well maintained, great staff, nice food. Very enjoyable and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Staff is very friendly and helpfull. There was no free breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Arie Jan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our Air conditioner in room 5 was terrible. For room 2 there was no mosquito net for the roll away bed and my daughter was made fun of for being ‘scared’ of mosquitos. We stayed the 17-18 and 24-25 and our first stay was great. The second one, not as nice. We did feel the Christmas Cheer and that was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time staying at Maru Maru- overall it offers bang for buck with location and room size. There will be hiccups with slowness of staff- for example my laundry order was delayed but I had to call 3 times until I was finally told it was delayed. Junior level Wait staff and front desk reception need more training in international hospitality. For example a smile from a customer is often met with an expression of dread. Would I book again? Yes because I know what to expect and the rates are competitive for similar properties in the area. Bathroom size is very generous as well as windows in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the two ladies that came to clean my room and put a net on my bed were kind and courteous. they were also hands on and swift
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent. This will forever be my hotel of choice when I come to the island
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

BRIGITTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lhôtel est bien placé dans la vieille ville, pas très loin de la mer et des attractions touristiques principales. La chambre était spacieuse, la literie confortable et le service impeccable. Malheureusement, elle donnait sur une cour intérieure très bruyante vers 6 H du matin lorsque les employés commençaient leur service..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shahab

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms not noise isolated, otherwise good

All good except rooms noise isolation is non-existing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

riaz

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty room. Found a usedcodom underneath the bad bed where I took of my shoes. Upstairs the food was good but cold. I’m all very tired property staff was very unroffesional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maru Maru Hotel staff were very kind and willing to help. The location of this hotel is beyond convenient; a great location if you decide the stone town tour and prison island tour. I absolutely love that you can turn on heat for your water. I only have positive things to say about my stay here. The restaurant on the rooftop was also amazing; a great selection of food and cocktails. The venue itself was gorgeous- it has a very safe and reassuring feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen, Dulles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location but the street is busy and noisy late into the night. Lovely roof top but dining was limited. Lighter fare for lunch would have been nice. Staff was nice, professional and helpful. Transport to and from airport was easy to arrange. WIFI was great and all over the property. At arrival, there was trash from the last customer in my trash cans, and tissues behind the side tables. Things to note: there are lots of stairs and half stairs. the power to the room is with a room key so when you leave power is off, this means no charging of phones, or AC.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayaz

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very comfortable, elaborate breakfast, incredibly hospitable staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nimet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaheroz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall facility for great holidays
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything. However, Manager of the restaurant is a bit rude
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra Lynn, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maru Maru is a classic Stonetown hotel I've stayed at several times. The expansive rooftop pool and restaurant with sunset/sea views is lovely. Staff are responsive and helpful. Rooms are adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with wife and 2 kids in August 2025. Fantastic property in the middle of the action in Stone Town. Staff was attentive to every little detail, great rooftop restaurant: breakfast was delicious, the sunset was stunning and great supper menu. definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SiDeuk

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalie

Liked: Amenities
Excellent experience. The internet super good and roof top is shaded and perfect placer to do some work that we had to do. Working on vacation feel. Great food. Only tip: ask for inward facing room to avoid occasional street noise at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Fasika

Location is good , but they kept asking about the local tax after i took care off it . Annoying .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was above the reception area. Wifi at reception was good but we were unable to access WiFi in our rooms despite attempts of the staff to assist us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025