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Maru Maru Hotel, Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Boutique hotel
Photo: Maru Maru Hotel · Source ↗
4 room types
Family Room, King Room, Queen Room and 1 more
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By road
20 min transfer
Overview
About Maru Maru Hotel, Zanzibar
A Stone Town boutique hotel with Family, King, Queen and Twin rooms, a rooftop pool and terrace dining, plus a travel desk for Zanzibar outings.
Best for
Families
Your stay
What's included
Not included
Airport transfers arranged by the hotel cost extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Card payments carry a surcharge.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Gym
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Family Room
- King RoomNamed operator category; count conflicts between official About and factsheet.
- Queen RoomNamed operator category; count conflicts between official About and factsheet.
- Twin RoomNamed operator category with two single beds; no property-wide count imported.
Room choices
Choose from Family, King, Queen and Twin rooms. The Family room has a private balcony, the King has a four-poster bed and the Twin has two single beds.
Subject to availability.
Connecting rooms
Interconnecting rooms are available on request, subject to availability.
Activities
Things to do
Explore Stone Town and beyond
The hotel’s travel desk can arrange Stone Town walks, Prison Island trips, cooking, Jozani Forest visits and dhow or marine excursions on request. Excursions are not included in every room rate.
The tour provider, age suitability, season and price vary by excursion.
Time at the hotel
A rooftop pool, fitness facilities and terrace dining offer options between outings.
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By road · 20 min transfer
- Transfers
- About 20 minutes by road from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, depending on conditions. The hotel can arrange transfers.
Check-in and check-out
Check-in starts in the early afternoon (13:00 or 14:00) and check-out is in the late morning (11:00 or 12:00).
Your booking confirmation shows the exact times.
Late departure
Late checkout until 14:00 is free on request; a charge applies after 14:00.
Subject to availability.
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Accepted currencies
- USD
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
Families
Child arrangements
Cots are available on request for children up to two, children aged three to six can share an existing bed, and one extra bed can be added.
Rules for six-year-olds depend on whether they share a bed or use an extra bed.
Extra-bed charges
An extra bed is charged per night, at one rate for a child aged 6–12 and a higher rate for an older child or adult.
Practical details
Lifts and access
The hotel has two lifts. If you need a step-free room and route, tell the hotel when you book.
Connectivity and power
The hotel has Wi-Fi and 24-hour electricity.
Dining
The hotel has a terrace restaurant and a bakery. Mention any dietary requirements when you book.
Booking details
Choose a rate
Each offer on the hotel’s booking page sets out its room category, meal plan and charges.
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Details checked September 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.