Maru Maru Hotel

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

Located in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar and around 5 minutes' walk from House of Wonders National Museum, the 4-star Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar features a seawater swimming pool and a sun deck. The hotel offers 51 rooms and amenities such as a restaurant.

Location

Mercury House is in the immediate vicinity of this Zanzibar hotel, while Sultan's Palace is nestled merely 400 metres away. The Maru Maru Zanzibar is only 0.8 km from - Eastern side of the island bus stop and just 10 minutes on foot from Christ Church Cathedral. The accommodation also takes you to Vikokotoni, which is 17 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature wireless internet and a flat-screen cable TV as well as an electric kettle. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets, are provided in the bathroom. Some of these air-conditioned rooms face the street.

Food & Drinks

The restaurant Zenj Food Lover's is located in close proximity to the Maru Maru.

Leisure & Activities

24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls are also available. A day of pampering can include a treatment room and a Jacuzzi. While staying at the hotel, make sure you visit a wellness area or indulge in a head massage, a back massage, and a facial massage.

Why choose Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar

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  • Rooftop terrace with panoramic views

  • Diverse dining options available onsite

  • Well-equipped fitness center on-site

  • Conference facilities for business events

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Swimming Pool

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • No Smoking

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • No Smoking
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Shuttle

  • Paid airport shuttle

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Badminton

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Hairdresser
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Recreation

  • 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

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 11:00

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From USD 104 per night
Check-in 31 Jan 2026
Check-out 1 Feb 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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397-400 Gizenga Street, Shahgani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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    397-400 Gizenga Street, Shahgani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

    Important information
    Maru Maru Hotel
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 11:00