Maru Maru Hotel - Zanzibar

Maru Maru Hotel - Zanzibar

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Maru Maru Hotel - Zanzibar
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Overview

Featuring a cash machine and a lift, Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar sits only a 5-minute walk from Kiponda. Some of 54 rooms offer views of the street and there are a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and an outdoor swimming pool on site.

Location

The hotel is nestled a mere 5 minutes' walk from Forodhani Park and 10 minutes by car from Maruhubi Historical Sites. This 4-star hotel is in close proximity to St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and 10 km from Kisauni airport. The accommodation is situated merely 1.3 km from Vikokotoni, while Kiwengwa bus station lies approximately 10 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi as well as a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making machines. There is also an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and glassware. The private bathrooms are fitted with shower caps.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine at The Seyyida Rooftop Restaurant, situated just a short walk from this Zanzibar hotel.

 

Leisure & Business

A roof top pool and a sun deck can be provided at a surcharge. The Maru Maru features an outdoor pool area on site. A comfortable stay at this accommodation awaits you with a wellness centre and a spa lounge featuring beauty therapy, body wraps, and body scrub.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11 am
Amenities
Private parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$15 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, Swahili
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:54
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
Family Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Rooftop pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Badminton

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Garden view
  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Maru Maru Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 8859 INR
📏 Distance to centre 500 m
🗺️ Location rating 8.6
✈️ Distance to airport 9.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Address
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Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400
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Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Mizingani Rd
Old Dispensary
380 m
Museum
House of Wonders
380 m
Historic Site
Stone Town
380 m
Museum
Old Fort of Zanzibar
380 m
Museum
Sultan's Palace
380 m
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
380 m
Market
Darajani Market
380 m
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
380 m
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
30 m
Park
Forodhani Park
380 m
Church
Old Slave Market
380 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
140 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
160 m
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
170 m
Kelele Square
380 m
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
230 m
Marahubi Palace
280 m
Cathedral St
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
380 m
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
370 m
Kiponda
380 m
Hurumzi St
Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
230 m
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
370 m
Church
Christ Church
360 m
Shangani
330 m
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
280 m
Hurumzi Street
380 m
Tharia St
Slave Chambers
380 m
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
360 m
Zanzibar
Friday Mosque
420 m
Restaurant
Terrace Restaurant at Maru Maru
10 m
Restaurant
Mistress of Spices
50 m
Restaurant
Tea House Restaurant
160 m
Restaurant
Zenj Food Lover's
170 m
Restaurant
Terrace Rooftop Restaurant
120 m
Restaurant
Monsoon Restaurant
220 m
Restaurant
Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar
160 m
Restaurant
The Floating Restaurant
290 m
Restaurant
Jaws Restaurant
190 m
Restaurant
Emerson On Hurumzi
230 m
Restaurant
Ocean Grill
210 m

Reviews of Maru Maru Hotel

8.2 /10
Great196 reviews
Location8.6
Rooms7.4
Service8.6
Dining8.6
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  • Very good
    7.2

    We were there for 2 nights and felt we would come here again. Nicely decorated and great looking hotel managed by attentive people. The location was excellent, not too far from a National museum.

    AshleyUnited States, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    Liked how well priced the property was and its VERY EFFICIENT staff with the same request. The location was perfect, and we could reach The Zanzibar Curio shop by walking.

    DavidUnited Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    Everything was perfect in this stylish and special hotel. The king room we were given had a work desk, tea/coffee making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom was luxurious. All in all very good value for money.

    KenUnited Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    Hip new hotel with very helpful and attentive staff at the reception desk. Central location close to everything in Stone Town. - Next to a beach in Zanzibar and main attractions. - Rooftop bar with cold drinks.

    FrankUnited States, 
  • Great
    8.2

    Fairly clean hotel, the staff was pleasant and really good.

    The room was spotless and we had a fridge, tea/coffee making equipment and a writing table. The breakfast was extravagant and gorgeous for vegetarians, with plenty of well presented options.

    ChuckUnited States, 
  • Great
    8.0

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Clean, Nice breakfast and excellent shower. Nice atmosphere.

    United States, 
  • Very good
    7.4

    The room here was practical and well-designed, with excellent air conditioning, and the location was absolutely perfect, not too far from Forodhani Gardens! Rewritten: the room was practical, nicely designed, and had great air conditioning, plus the location was absolutely perfect, not too far from Forodhani Gardens!

    CarlUnited States, 
  • Perfect
    9.4

    food, geographical situation , rooftop view, rooftop pool

    5 meters from the hotel they sort and load garbage and that's one huge disadvantage.

    CatherineUnited Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    Excellent roof terrace restaurant and bar Live band at night Cocktail hour on Friday night a shining star hidden in the streets of stone town Good quality freshly prepared food Well priced bar Proximity to other attractions is excellent Organisation of tours and transfers was faultless

    Poor network and wifi connectivity Credit card facilities not always working 5% fee on credit card transactions, the only place in Zanzibar that charged a fee and claimed it to be banking law Unchanging exchange rate, was the same for our entire stay

    United States, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    Helpful and professional staff here 👍. I booked a wheelchair accessible room with a shower, internet access, and a great breakfast selection, which I really enjoyed.

    AnnUnited States, 
  • Great
    8.6

    The roof terrace is very nice, staff was friendly and the rooms were nice.

    5% extra charge when paying with a credit card was a surprise. Didn't see it mentioned anywhere.

    United States, 
  • Nice
    6.8

    Comfortable room, bed etc, big bathroom, good towels, excellent Mojito

    Food was horrible, wait staff unorganized, slow and the not enough tables to seat single people, was told to just sit in the bar, where everyone was smoking

    United States, 
  • Great
    8.0

    The breakfast was extravagant and gorgeous. the staff was very efficient. - the grounds were spotlessly clean. - the rooms were beautifully maintained with satellite television, climate control, and a personal safe.

    HarryUnited States, 
  • Perfect
    9.4

    Lovely, modern, super friendly staff. Food at the restaurant is delicious and restaurant has a great view!

    Using credit cards with them is not super easy, and walking back alone at night can be a bit scary as it's in the middle of a labyrinth of dark streets.

    United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.2

    Clean hotel at the center of Stonetown. Friendly staff and good taxi service to the airport.

    Dinner at the roof-terrace was not good. Although the view is excellent the seafood that we ordered was not fresh and less than they described in the menu. Strange for an island that is surrounded by many fish and seafood...

    United States, 

FAQ about Maru Maru Hotel

How far is the perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel from the city centre?
The perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel is located in the Stone Town district.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from Maru Maru Hotel hotel?
Guests of Maru Maru Hotel hotel can visit Hamamni Persian Baths (a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Old Slave Market placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Does this perfect hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Shuttle is one of the services offered by this perfect hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
What are our dining options during the stay at the perfect Maru Maru Hotel?
Guests of the perfect Maru Maru Hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—10/10 according to reviews—restaurant Zenj Food Lover's offering American cuisine.
Can I have breakfast at Maru Maru Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Maru Maru Hotel hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00 to 11:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
What payment methods are available in the perfect Maru Maru Hotel?
At the perfect Maru Maru Hotel, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.
What room types are available at the perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel?
Family Room, Twin Room, and Standard Queen Room are among the room types available at the perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
Each room at the hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with shower caps.
Is the staff at the perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel multilingual?
Yes, the staff of the perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel can assist you in German, Spanish, Italian, English, and Hindi.
Does the perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel offer facilities for guests with children?
Yes, the guests of the perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel can take advantage of cots and high chairs.
Which facilities are available in Maru Maru Hotel hotel?
Maru Maru Hotel hotel is equipped with a cash machine and a lift as well as a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service for safety purposes.
What spa facilities does the hotel offer?
At a wellness area and a spa lounge featured at the hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty treatments, body wraps, and body scrub. Additionally, a treatment room and a Jacuzzi are offered on-site.
Is there a swimming pool in the perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel?
Yes, the perfect Maru Maru Hotel hotel features an outdoor pool area.
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