Maru Maru Hotel

3 stars
Plot No: 397 Gizenga Street Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
8.0
Very good
based on 1226 reviews
1,226 reviews
Thu 10/23
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Fri 10/24
1 room, 2 guests
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$70
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Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
$70
Queen room
$75
Double room
$83
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Overview

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Old Fort Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and spa services. Maru Maru Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 24-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
8.0
Very good rating
Based on 1,226 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Maru Maru Hotel

Thu 10/23
Fri 10/24
Standard room
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$70
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$98
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$102
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Queen room
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$75
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$76
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$83
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Deluxe room
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$88
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$89
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1 king bed
$91
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King room
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$91
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1 king bed
$94
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$107
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Double room
1 king bed
$83
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1 twin bed
$91
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$94
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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

8.0
Very good
1226 verified ratings
Wonderful
522
Very good
312
Good
183
Okay
85
Fair
56
Mediocre
26
Poor
42

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, comfortable rooms, and good food options. However, many reviews highlighted issues with noise levels, especially from live music and other guests, which disrupted their stay. Cleanliness was also a concern for several guests, with reports of dirty dining areas and poorly maintained rooms.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
Noise Level1 out of 10
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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

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Check-in/Check-out

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

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Essential information about Maru Maru Hotel

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March
September
$129
$151
Cheapest month to stay with an average 37% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 47% rise in price.
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KAYAK's 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 April.
  • 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 Thursday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Maru Maru Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $115, while the most expensive was $115.
  • 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 Intl. 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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Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

7.9
0.6 mi
Zanzibar Intl
4.8 mi

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