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About the Hotel

397-400 Gizenga Street, Shahgani, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400

Rooms with Local Character

Maru Maru Hotel offers 44 rooms, including 16 King Rooms, 17 Queen Rooms, and 10 Twin Rooms. All rooms feature four-poster Zanzibari beds with mosquito nets, air conditioning, electronic safes, and flat-screen TVs. Amenities include tea/coffee makers, mini-bars, and mineral water. Rooms are furnished with pieces made by local producers and have private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Some rooms include private balconies.

Dining with Ocean Views

The Terrace Restaurant serves Swahili, Continental, Italian, Chinese, and signature Indian cuisine with 360-degree views of the Indian Ocean and Stone Town. The Fountain Restaurant offers buffet breakfast and dinner. The hotel has an in-house bakery producing fresh bread, pastries, and cakes. The Terrace Bar and Lounge provide cocktails and live music in the evenings.

Recreation and Fitness

Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and an outdoor badminton court. The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views. The hotel can arrange diving, fishing, massage services, and various island tours including Prison Island, Jozani Forest, and dolphin spotting excursions.

Central Stone Town Location

The hotel is set within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stone Town, steps from the Old Fort, House of Wonders, Forodhani Gardens, and Stone Town Beach. It's a 20-minute drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, with transfer service available. The surrounding area features winding alleys, markets, mosques, and carved Zanzibari doors.

Comprehensive Hotel Services

Services include 24-hour concierge, room service until 10 PM, laundry service, and babysitting on request. The hotel has two conference halls and one board room accommodating up to 84 people. Business amenities include overhead projectors, screens, and flip charts. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the hotel offers secure parking.

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28 m² 
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28 m² 
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32 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Zanzibar500 m
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ) 9.1 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Hairdresser
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Badminton

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

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 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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Location

397-400 Gizenga Street, Shahgani, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400
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397-400 Gizenga Street, Shahgani, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 397-400
Nearby
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
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
380 m
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
30 m
Park
Forodhani Park
380 m
Church
Old Slave Market
380 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
140 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
160 m
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
170 m
Kelele Square
380 m
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
230 m
Marahubi Palace
280 m
Cathedral St
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
380 m
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
370 m
Kiponda
380 m
Hurumzi St
Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
230 m
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
370 m
Church
Christ Church
360 m
Shangani
330 m
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
280 m
Hurumzi Street
380 m
Tharia St
Slave Chambers
380 m
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
360 m
Zanzibar
Friday Mosque
420 m
Restaurants
Terrace Restaurant at Maru Maru
10 m
397 - 400 Gizenga Street
Mistress of Spices
50 m
170 Gizenga Street
Tea House Restaurant
160 m
236 Hurumzi Street Emerson on Hurumzi
Zenj Food Lover's
170 m
Opposite Clove Hotel Behind the Forodhani mosque
Terrace Rooftop Restaurant
120 m
170 Gizenga Street,
Monsoon Restaurant
220 m
Forodhani Forodhani Gardens
Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar
160 m
Forodhani Park
The Floating Restaurant
290 m
Forodhanie Forodhani
Jaws Restaurant
190 m
Soko Muhogo Jaws Corner
Emerson On Hurumzi
230 m
236-240
Ocean Grill
210 m
Mizingani Rd
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