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About this property
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, 8 km away. The ferry terminal to the mainland is 12 minutes’ walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Conall
United Kingdom“Location, location location Rooftop bar & Pool Room size and quality Shower” - Sean United Kingdom“The property is in a fantastic location within Stone Town, with easy access to all the things worth seeing, and if you plan to do any trips.”
Anil
Tanzania“The rooms in particular and hotel in general is very clean. Excellent service by staff. Delicious food and live music”- Lynda
New Zealand“Most of the staff were wonderful. The food, hotel and location.” - Angela United Kingdom“Great location and superb roof terrace with a pool and amazing views. Great breakfast buffet and sundowner drinks.”
- Keira United Kingdom“Good location, pool and good food with clean rooms.”
Muadh
Oman“Excellent location as it is near the city attractions and market Roof top resturant offers great food”- Violet
Israel“The location is wonderful, the rooms very clean, the staff were very kind. Josef on the resturant was very kind.” - Amy
Ireland“It was such a great location, with a beautiful restaurant on the top floor” - Sorcha Ireland“We were allowed to check in and leave our luggage in a storage room on arrival. Our room was also ready early so we were grateful for this after an early flight. Room was nice, airey, cleaned every day and mosquito net closed each evening. Shower...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Terrace Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • Chinese • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Nepalese • Pizza • Seafood • Sushi • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
A 5% surcharge will be charged on all credit card payments.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Maru Maru Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
