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Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
$93
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 394-400
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪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
(7 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

Maru Maru Hotel

3-star Zanzibar Town hotel, connected to a shopping center in Stone Town
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and spa services.
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.
Maru Maru Hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to 3 meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 500 square feet (46 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 5 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Maru Maru Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 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

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

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
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Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar Town
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