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Maru Maru Hotel
4 stars

Maru Maru Hotel

Plot No: 397 Gizenga Street Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
+255 774 007 002
From
$64
Cheapest

rate per night

8.1
Great

based on 966 reviews

Maru Maru Hotel
Wed 5/15
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Thu 5/16
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
Standard room
Double room

About Maru Maru Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
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.

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Latest deals for Maru Maru Hotel

Wed 5/15
Thu 5/16
Deluxe room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Double room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
King room
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
Queen room
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
Standard room
bed type unknown
1 king bed
bed type unknown

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Maru Maru Hotel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Car rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Open-air bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lockers
  • Storage available
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Rooftop pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Massage

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV
  • DVD player

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Pants press
  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle rental
  • Scuba diving
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Playground
  • Children's high chair

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Maru Maru Hotel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.1
Very goodBased on 966 verified guest reviews
8.3Solo
8.2Families
8.0Couples
8.2Friends

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9.7 Wonderful
Pros:Simple but friendly, good quality option in stone town.
Cons:Kayak's price was ~$30 less than booking at the hotel. The person at reception couldn't match the rate even though I was standing at the reception desk while booking.

Location

Plot No: 397 Gizenga Street Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Old Fort81 yd
  • House of Wonders96 yd
  • Forodhani Gardens174 yd
  • Stone Town Beach268 yd
  • Stone Town321 yd
  • Christ Church388 yd
  • Slave Chambers405 yd
  • Livingstone's House0.9 mi
  • Nakupenda Beach2.9 mi
  • Changuu Island3.3 mi
  • Cheetah's Rock7 mi
  • Chumbe Island8.1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Maru Maru Hotel

Low season

March

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

$105

Average price (weekend night)

$99
Cheapest month to stay with an average 32% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 119% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Maru Maru Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at Maru Maru Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Maru Maru Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and October.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Maru Maru Hotel, plan to stay on a Saturday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Maru Maru Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $86, while the most expensive was $107.
  • How long should you stay at Maru Maru Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Maru Maru Hotel

  • Where is Maru Maru Hotel located?

    Maru Maru Hotel is located at Plot No: 397 Gizenga Street Shangani, Stone Town, 0.6 miles from the center of Zanzibar. Old Fort is the closest landmark to Maru Maru Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Maru Maru Hotel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Maru Maru Hotel.

  • Does Maru Maru Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Maru Maru Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Maru Maru Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Maru Maru Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Maru Maru Hotel from the airport?

    Maru Maru Hotel is 4.8 miles from Zanzibar Kisauni. Maru Maru Hotel is 49.3 miles from Dar Es Salaam.

  • Does Maru Maru Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Maru Maru Hotel has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Maru Maru Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Maru Maru Hotel in Zanzibar and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Maru Maru Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Maru Maru Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.9

Distance to city center

0.6 mi

Nearest Airport

Zanzibar Kisauni

Distance to airport

4.8 mi