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Unleash your senses by indulging in ocean views at Terrace Lounge or finding serenity at our spa services.

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Gym
Spa
Pool
Room service

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Feb - 1 Mar

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Separate bathtub and shower

Private bathroom

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

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Sofa bed - single

Bathrobes

23 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Spa
Kids pool
Parking included

AED 500 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Old Fort - 2 min walk
Shangani Beach - 3 min walk
Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk
Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk
Slave Market - 6 min walk

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬4 min walk
‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬7 min walk
‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬4 min walk
‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 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 massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body scrub. 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 with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and express check-out
Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
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, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

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

Languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

Terrace Lounge
Terrace Restaurant
Coffee Lounge

Things to do

Art gallery
Evening entertainment
Fitness center
Outdoor pool
Playground
Private picnics
Spa services

Family friendly

Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's dinnerware
DVD player
Free cribs/infant beds
Highchair
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service

Business services

Conference center (500 square feet of space)
Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

Garden
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace

Spa

Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - Swedish

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
Elevator
In-room accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-width doorways

Couples dining
Mosquito nets
No plastic water bottles
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

24-inch LCD TV
Cable channels
CD player
DVD player

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
Minibar

Desk
Desk chair
Free newspapers
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service

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 available

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 night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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: approximately USD 15 for adults and 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 night

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 fire extinguisher, 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?

Check-out 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 from Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, and Hamamni Persian Baths. Shangani Beach and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

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