Maru Maru Hotel - Zanzibar

$$$$||View on mapZanzibar, TanzaniaGizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400|
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Maru Maru Hotel - Zanzibar
Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Location9.2
Comfort8.7
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Couples35%
Families35%
Solo13%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Location9.2
Comfort8.7
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Couples35%
Families35%
Solo13%
Groups12%

Standing a mere 400 metres from Cinema Afrique Business Center in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, the 4-star Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar showcases a private art gallery. Offering an outdoor swimming pool along with snorkelling, diving, and boating, this Zanzibar hotel is just steps from Darajani Market.

Location

The hotel is located within 5 minutes' walk of House of Wonders National Museum and approximately 5 minutes' drive from Jamhuri Gardens. The Peace Memorial Museum is within a few blocks of the Maru Maru Zanzibar, while Kisauni airport is 5 km from it. There is Vikokotoni only 1.3 km away, while Kiwengwa bus station is just 550 metres from the accommodation.

Rooms

This Zanzibar hotel welcomes guests to 51 rooms fitted with ironing equipment and air conditioning as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature a minibar and coffee/tea making facilities. The bathrooms are equipped with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and dressing gowns.

Eat & Drink

The rooftop bar provides you with a place to unwind. The Terrace Restaurant at Maru Maru is steps away from the property.

Leisure & Business

The Maru Maru has a sunbathing terrace, playground, and spa services, and there is a treatment room and a Jacuzzi on site. Guests will also enjoy the benefits of fitness classes available at a fitness centre within this hotel.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 15.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, Swahili
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:51
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed2 Single beds
Family Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed2 Bunk beds
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King-size bed2 Single beds
  • 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

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 104 AU$
📏 Distance to centre 600 m
✈️ Distance to airport 8.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400
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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
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
Church
Old Slave Market
380 m
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
380 m
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
30 m
Park
Forodhani Park
380 m
200 Hurumzi Street
The Zanzibar Curio shop
380 m
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
480 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
140 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
160 m
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
170 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
Emerson On Hurumzi
230 m
Restaurant
Jaws Restaurant
190 m
Restaurant
Ocean Grill
210 m

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