Name: Maru Maru Hotel
Address: Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, 394-400, TZ
Telephone: +61 3 8827 0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Zanzibar Town Zanzibar

Check in 2:00 PM

Check out 11:00 AM

Unlock the rhythm of city life from your stylish sanctuary at Maru Maru Hotel, where urban exploration begins, steps from Old Fort and within a 5-minute walk of Hamamni Persian Baths. This beach hotel is 3 minutes walk to Forodhani Gardens and 10 minutes walk to Malindi Mosque.

Downtown living meets comfort through a private bathroom with premium toiletries, in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi, complimentary daily newspaper, room service, rainfall showerhead, a 24-inch flat-screen TV and a fully-stocked minibar, with sleek urban design. Conveniences include an in-room safe, a phone, bathrobes, a desk and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 5 km.

Tile flooring in public areas
Proposal/romance packages available
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Free parking nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Pool umbrellas
Number of meeting rooms - 3
Conference space size (meters) - 46
Limo or town car service available
No single-use plastic water bottles
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Rooftop terrace
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Accessible airport shuttle
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Conference center
Mosquito nets
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Evening entertainment
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Coffee/tea in common areas
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Street parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Meeting rooms
Garden
Free newspapers in lobby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Art gallery on site
Private picnics
Couples/private dining
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk
Playground on site
Number of restaurants - 1
Spa services on site
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Free self parking
Conference space
Pool sun loungers
ATM/banking
Conference space size (feet) - 500
Year Built - 2012
Number of buildings/towers - 3
Total number of rooms - 51
Number of floors - 4

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

Other details

Enjoy Asian cuisine at Terrace Lounge, a bar/lounge where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 500 square feet (46 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
House of Wonders - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Jaw's Corner - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
The Ancient Door of Stone Town - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Old Fort - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Shangani Beach - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Forodhani Gardens - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shakti Temple - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Zanzibar Night Market - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mbweni Ruins - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
People's Palace Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Marahubi Palace - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The preferred airport for Maru Maru Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 8 km / 5 mi

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.
Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
No cribs (infant beds) available
By ocean

Pets

Service animals not allowed
Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

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 day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

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

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