Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar

Maru Maru Hotel is a well-regarded independently operated property in the heart of Stone Town, delivering a range of facilities that exceed the typical budget hotel offering: an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and massage centre, a fitness room, and a children’s outdoor play area. These amenities, combined with consistently excellent guest service ratings and a location metres from the House of Wonders and the Old Fort, make Maru Maru one of the most compelling choices for travelers seeking comfort and value in Zanzibar’s historic capital. Rooms feature air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, safe deposit boxes, and private bathrooms with quality toiletries and hairdryers. The on-site restaurant serves a full breakfast menu, Swahili-influenced lunch dishes, and fresh evening seafood. A 24-hour airport shuttle service is available. The hotel’s proximity to Forodhani Gardens — Stone Town’s famous open-air seafood market and evening social hub — and the nearby ferry terminal for day trips to Prison Island and the reef make it an ideal operational base for exploring Zanzibar. The multilingual team speaks Swahili, English, and some French and German, and can arrange spice tours, dolphin swimming excursions, and cultural walking tours.