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

Rooms: Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel features 44 rooms, including King Rooms, Queen Rooms, and Twin Rooms. The Family Room is located in the classic wing and includes a private balcony. King and Queen rooms feature Zanzibari beds with mosquito nets, air conditioning, electronic safe, tea/coffee maker, work desk, mineral water, and a mini bar. Twin rooms provide two single beds and include amenities such as tea/coffee maker, work desk, mineral water, mini bar, iron board/hair dryer (on request), mosquito net, AC, and electronic safe. Each room includes furniture made by local producers.

Dining with Panoramic Views

The Terrace Restaurant features views of the Indian Ocean and Stone Town, serving Swahili, Continental, Italian, Chinese, and Indian cuisine. The Fountain Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner. The hotel also features a Terrace Bar, Terrace Lounge, and Fountain Coffee Shop. Guests can also enjoy fresh bread, pastries, cakes, biscuits, and croissants from the in-house bakery.

Recreation and Wellness

Maru Maru Hotel features a rooftop terrace with a 360° panoramic view, a swimming pool, and live music at the bar. Guests can use the outdoor Badminton Court & Fitness Centre. Recreational facilities such as diving, fishing, spa, massage, and a garden are available. Stone Town Beach and Forodhani Gardens are less than 5 minutes' walk away.

Location and Access

Located in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Maru Maru Hotel is near winding alleys, markets, mosques, and Zanzibari doors. It is a few steps from the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, and shopping areas. Kisauni Airport is 10 km away, and the hotel offers a roundtrip airport shuttle for an additional charge.

Hotel Services

Maru Maru Hotel offers services, including a restaurant, dining area, bar, babysitting service, and room service. Laundry service and a conference room are available. The hotel offers wireless internet access in public areas, a 24-hour reception, and elevators. Safety features include carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit. The hotel offers a 24/7 concierge service.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Queen Room
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2 persons
28 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Twin Room
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2 persons
28 m² 
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2 Single beds
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King Room
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2 persons
32 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Zanzibar500 m
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ) 9.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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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