Maru Maru Hotel

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Old Fort

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October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Maru Maru Hotel overlooks the Indian Ocean, offering a welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy spa treatments, relax on the rooftop terrace, or let children play in the playground. The hotel provides high-speed WiFi, houses an art gallery, and is just steps from Forodhani Gardens.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym
Bar
Spa
Pool
Room service

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Rainfall showerhead

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Rainfall showerhead

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

23 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Rainfall showerhead

Bathrobes

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Private bathroom

Separate bath and shower

Rainfall showerhead

36 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 394-400

What's nearby

Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Forodhani Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk
‪House of Karafuu - ‬1 min walk
‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
‪Secret Garden - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Maru Maru Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Old Fort

Located close to Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths, Maru Maru Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a body scrub or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site Asian cuisine restaurant, Terrace Lounge, features ocean views and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and express check-out
Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms and a banquet hall
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 51 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Highchairs and children's dinnerware
Bathrooms with free toiletries
24-inch HDTVs with cable channels and DVD players
Mini fridges, CD players and electric kettles

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

Pool
Spa
Kids pool
Parking included

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free offsite parking
Street parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site 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 centre (500 square foot 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
Lift
Tile flooring in public areas
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-width doorways

3 buildings
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2012
Mosquito nets
No plastic water bottles
Smoke-free property
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

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

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from 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

Maru Maru Hotel Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar Town

Maru Maru Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Maru Maru Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Maru Maru Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maru Maru Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Maru Maru Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Maru Maru Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Maru Maru Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Maru Maru Hotel located?

This family-friendly Zanzibar Town hotel is located near the airport, steps away from Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths. Shangani Beach and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

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