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8.1

942 reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

397-400 Gizenga Street, Shahgani, Zanzibar, 397 400, Tanzania

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+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Maru Maru Hotel

Welcome to the Maru Maru Hotel, your passport to an unforgettable Zanzibar adventure! Located at 397-400 Gizenga Street in the vibrant neighborhood of Shahgani, this gem of a hotel is just 1 kilometer from the bustling city center, making it the perfect launchpad for your exploration of sandy beaches, spice markets, and local culture. With prices starting from just $106, you might just find that your dream vacation is more attainable than you think!

The Maru Maru Hotel is packed with features designed to make your stay as fun and relaxing as possible. Enjoy a hearty complimentary breakfast to fuel your day's adventures, then take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or soak up the sun on the terrace with a refreshing drink from the bar. Need some pampering? Treat yourself to a massage at the spa or enjoy live performances that turn your evenings into magical memories. And with amenities like a fitness center, private parking, and free Wi-Fi, you can stay connected and active while taking in the breathtaking surroundings!

Don't just take our word for it—942 delighted guests can’t be wrong! Reviewers rave about the hotel's excellent service, stellar location, and inviting ambiance. Whether you're here for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, the Maru Maru Hotel is committed to making your stay a fantastic experience. So come on down, dive into some adventure, and let Zanzibar's magical spirit wrap you in its warm embrace!

After a day of carving out your own piece of paradise, unwind at the Maru Maru Hotel’s exquisite Terrace Restaurant. Delight in an array of culinary creations that whisk you around the globe, from tantalizing African dishes to flavor-packed Indian and Japanese cuisine. Whether you’re on a romantic date night or enjoying a family feast, the welcoming ambiance will set the perfect stage. With influences from all corners of the world, there’s something to satisfy every palate—just imagine savoring fresh seafood or sushi while soaking in the stunning views of Zanzibar. Bon appétit!

For those looking to take a dip without a care in the world, the hotel features a splendid rooftop saltwater pool exclusively for adults. Just imagine doing some laps while the sun sets, painting the sky with an enchanting mix of golden hues! After an invigorating swim, lounge on the poolside terrace with your favorite cocktail in hand, feeling the gentle Zanzibar breeze brush against your skin. Whether you’re here for relaxation or adventure, this little slice of heaven is the ideal spot to recharge and enjoy those priceless moments.

And the fun doesn’t stop there! With live performances filling the nights with laughter and music, the Maru Maru Hotel is a hub of lively energy. Spend your evenings mingling with other guests and sharing stories of the day's escapades. Whether you're getting your groove on during a dance number or simply soaking up the atmosphere, this hotel promises a sensational experience that keeps the excitement alive. So pack your bags, grab your sense of adventure, and let the Maru Maru Hotel be your canvas for unforgettable memories in Zanzibar!

Closest airports

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

4.8mi

Julius Nyerere International Airport

49.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Massage

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness center

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

x3

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Queen Room Double is 215 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus desk, satellite tv , cable tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

Twin Room - single occupancy in Maru Maru Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Relax in our spacious Twin Room, perfect for solo travelers with its 301 sqft size and 2 comfortable Twin beds. Enjoy modern comforts like air conditioning and free toiletries in your private bathroom.

Queen Room - single occupancy in Maru Maru Hotel

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Queen Room, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Indulge in the comfort of our spacious 301 sqft Queen Room, designed for a relaxing stay for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the convenience of an elevator, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience luxury in our spacious 344 sqft King Room with a king size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, extra-long beds, and a private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries.

Family Room - single occupancy in Maru Maru Hotel

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Family, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Bunk Bed

700 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

x4

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Stay in our spacious 700 sqft Family Room, perfect for single occupancy, with 2 King size beds, 2 Twin beds, and 1 Bunk bed. Enjoy air conditioning, elevator access, and a private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries.

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Family

1 King Size Bed

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Room - 2 Single

345 sqft

Fitness center

Minibar

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Standard is 344 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

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Twin Room

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x10

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x6

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Single Room

300 sqft

x4

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x3

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Twin Room Double is 301 square feet and includes a single bed 80-130 width.

Room

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Deluxe, Twin

1 Twin Bed

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Room - 2 Twin

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Deluxe

x4

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Deluxe Pool View

Guest reviews

8.1

942 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Olumide

8.2

April 2023

Staff were fantastic….very helpful and knowledgeable. Breakfast was plentiful with a lot of variety and again very nice, helpful waitresses. Hotel location is perfect for exploring the city, and the rooftop bar and swimming pool are great places to relax.

The Wi-Fi is very fiddly to connect, but once connected, it works fine

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Alena

9.1

April 2023

Rooftop pool, breakfast buffet, cocktail happy hour (tasty cocktails), friendliness of housekeeping, perfect location for what we needed (very central), beautiful building

This is very specific and maybe we were just unlucky, but we got woken up by staff rearranging tables one floor up.

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Susan

8.2

March 2023

location

roof top bar and pool

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Monique

10

May 2023

Plakseda.khalfani mamy and Frank were wondering staff who welcomed me with open arms. They even surprised me with a birthday cake during my short stay. They made sure I was comfortable and pleased my entire time. I will definitely book this beautiful hotel again when I arrive later this year. This place really made me feel like home away from home.

I did not have any complaints during my stay.

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Rahma

10

September 2023

Wow, i can fill a whole page about how Great this hotel is! I was in tears leaving thia place. Omg, it was over and beyond what i expected. When i was choosing this place, it was after reading all the reviews about hotels in stonetown, from top to bottom throughout all the review sites on the net. It was horrible reviews about all the hotels except this one,and i thought it must be too good to be true! But No, it is truly very, very good in reality, everything is 10/10 The staff is 100% the most service minded people in stowntown. The rooms and what i get in there is like 5* hotel, the facilities are so beautiful. And literally walking distance 5-10 min around the historical places and famously spots in stowntown. What u get for the price u pay is sooo cheap! Right now i arrived in a 5* hotel in Nungwi, and Boy' Maru maru hotel felt more like a 5* than this one here. I would come back anyday any time. Assante sana 🙏 Marumaru crew for the great hospitality.

Only stairs leading up to the restaurant in rooftop.

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Priti

9.1

March 2023

Breakfast was lovely and on the roof terrace. Lots of variety and good choice of fruits and foods. Rooms were clean and spacious. The location is fantastic and is right in the heart of Stone Town. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Lovely hotel and would recommend it.

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Samba

9.1

December 2022

the location is just perfect, in the middle of most attraction of stone town. very clean place with panoramic view of the city at the rooftop bar and restaurant. the staff are very friendly and the service was just at its best.

just the air condition was a little noisy , otherwise my family and I regretted to have spent only 1 night at the hotel.

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Lana

10

January 2024

An absolutely wonderful hotel, with the best of services and facilities. The location is perfect, in the heart of Stone Town. Beautiful place with a fantastic vibe and with comfortable and luxurious rooms. The rooftop is amazing, with a 360 degree view of Stone Town and sea view and best of all, the sunset view. Even the guided tours make a stop at the rooftop of Maru Maru. Additionally excellent pool and breakfast buffet! I would, no doubt, stay at the Maru Maru again, if ever in Stone Town again.

Our room faced the street outside and there was quite a lot of noise in the evening and a bit into the night, which made it a bit difficult falling asleep. A part from that, no complaints at all.

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Sonic3

8.2

November 2023

Great location and central to most things. The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. Mosquito nets on the beds and i would recommend using them, as the little pests can get into the rooms. Breakfast was a great choice and i would recommend it. Though the room service for we ordered, was not really that nice, the pizza had an odd taste to it and the chicken wings didn't have much flavour. There only other thing to be careful of is that when it rains, the road directly outside the hotel seems to get really deep and almost a small river. Nice hotel though and i would stay here again.

Food is hit and miss and the road outside can flood quite deep in the rain.

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Mazahir

8.2

October 2023

Maru Maru is a located in the heart of Stonetown, just 5 mins from the sea front and 10 mins from the ferry terminal. Our room was very clean and cozy with a super shower. It offers everything you need for a short stay. Breakfast was served on the roof terrace and it was superb, with different choices each day. Service was exemplary. We reported problems connecting to WiFi and the next day an IT engineer had visited and fixed the issue. They even left a bottle of wine to say "sorry for the inconvenience".

The hotel hosts live music each night until 10.30pm, but the noise stops punctually. Given the central location, there is noise in the morning from the call to prayer and from a nearby school. If you are very sensitive to noise, you should take this into consideration.

Points of Interest Around Maru Maru Hotel

Attractions

Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

0.1mi

House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)

0.1mi

Stone Town

0.1mi

Darajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)

0.3mi

Mwanakwerekwe Market

2.6mi

Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park

13.4mi

Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Marine Turtle Conservation Lagoon

31.1mi

Restaurants

Terrace Restaurant

Cuisines

  • African
  • Chinese
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Jewish
  • Nepalese
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • Sushi
  • Asian
  • European
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Rooftop
  • Salt water

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Maru Maru Hotel

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Massage

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Maru Maru Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Maru Maru Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at Maru Maru Hotel?

The timetable for guests at Maru Maru Hotel is to check in post 02:00 PM and check out prior to 11:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Maru Maru Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available for guests at Maru Maru Hotel. It's free, private, and located nearby. However, parking reservation is required, so make sure to secure your spot in advance.

How much does a stay at Maru Maru Hotel cost?

The beginning rate for stays at Maru Maru Hotel is $106. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.

What types of rooms does Maru Maru Hotel offer?

The Maru Maru Hotel offers Twin, Queen, King, Family, and Standard Queen rooms. Occupancy ranges from single to family, accommodating up to 4 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes vary, including Twin, Queen, and King, and room sizes range from 301 sqft to 700 sqft.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Maru Maru Hotel?

Guests at Maru Maru Hotel can indulge in various leisure activities. The hotel offers a modern restaurant called Terrace Restaurant, serving a diverse range of cuisines including African, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Jewish, Nepalese, Pizza, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, European, and Grill BBQ. The hotel also boasts an outdoor swimming pool located on the rooftop with unique saltwater feature. For relaxation, guests can enjoy the spa, hot tub, and Jacuzzi. Those seeking a workout can visit the fitness center. Live music and performances enhance the ambiance. Moreover, the hotel provides shuttle service, airport shuttle, and 24-hour front desk to cater to guests' needs. Whether guests are looking to enjoy a meal, take a dive in the pool, or embrace complete relaxation, Maru Maru Hotel offers an array of amenities to make the stay enjoyable.

Does Maru Maru Hotel have a pool for guests?

The Maru Maru Hotel offers a pool for adults only, located outdoors on the rooftop. The pool is available year-round, and it features a saltwater system.

Does Maru Maru Hotel feature its own restaurants?

The Maru Maru Hotel offers the Terrace Restaurant on site, providing a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance. The restaurant offers a diverse range of cuisines including African, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Jewish, Nepalese, Pizza, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, European, and Grill BBQ.

Which payment methods are supported by Maru Maru Hotel?

Maru Maru Hotel supports payment methods including Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and cash.