Standard & Deluxe Rooms
King or twin Swahili beds
Draped mosquito netting, modern en-suite bathrooms and courtyard or street views.
Accommodation · Stone Town · Zanzibar
Maru Maru Hotel
- Historic Boutique Hotel
- 360° Rooftop Terrace
- UNESCO Stone Town
- 2 min walk to the Old Fort
Category
Boutique
Location
Stone Town
Stay
Rooms & King Suites
To Airport
~15–20 min (ZNZ)
Overview
Maru Maru Hotel is a famous historic boutique hotel situated in the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Zanzibar. Housed in a lovingly restored 19th-century building that once served as a palace town-house and later a famous bakery, the hotel effortlessly blends classic Swahili-Arabian heritage with modern boutique comforts.
Positioned just steps from Stone Town's iconic landmarks - including the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, and the House of Wonders - Maru Maru offers an ideal base for culture seekers, beach holidaymakers, and business travelers alike. The hotel's defining highlight is its renowned 360-degree rooftop terrace, with panoramic views over Stone Town's historic minarets, winding alleyways, and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Featuring air-conditioned rooms adorned with authentic Zanzibari wooden furniture, a rooftop swimming pool, an outdoor lounge, and fine dining, Maru Maru Hotel delivers a vibrant and culturally immersive stay in Zanzibar's historic capital.
- 360° rooftop bar
- Rooftop plunge pool
- Massage pavilion
- Gelato & coffee shop
- Tour desk
Location & key distances
Situated on Gizenga Street / Shangani area in central Stone Town, Zanzibar.
- Old Fort & Amphitheatre~100 m (2 min walk)
- Forodhani Gardens (night food market)~200 m (3 min walk)
- House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)~250 m (3 min walk)
- Stone Town Ferry Terminal~1 km (10 min walk)
- Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ)~8 km (15–20 min)
- Nungwi / Kendwa beaches~60 km (1 hr 15 min)
Accommodation
Rooms in classical Zanzibari style, with high ceilings, handcrafted teak furniture, brass fittings and colorful terrazzo tiles. Every room includes:
- Air Conditioning & Fans
- Hot Rainfall Shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- Satellite TV & Telephone
- Safe & Writing Desk
- Minibar & Tea/Coffee
- Daily Bottled Water
- 24-Hour Room Service
Executive Rooms
Extra seating space
Upgraded amenities and large shuttered windows over the streets of Stone Town.
King Suites
Separate living rooms
Ornate antique furnishings, marble bathrooms and direct balcony access.
Family Rooms
Parents & children
Interconnected or multi-bed configurations.
Dining & culinary experience
360 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Maru Maru's signature rooftop venue serving Indian, Swahili and Continental fusion, with cocktails and sunset views over the ocean.
Courtyard Restaurant
Buffet breakfasts, light lunches and Tanzanian coffee in a quiet courtyard.
Gelato & Coffee Shop
Artisanal gelato, fresh pastries and espresso drinks.
Facilities & services
Rooftop Plunge Pool
Open-air pool with sun loungers and views across the rooftops to the sea.
Massage & Wellness Pavilion
Swedish, deep tissue and traditional Swahili spice massages on the rooftop.
Tour & Excursion Desk
Prison Island trips, spice farm tours, Safari Blue and airport transfers.
Meetings & events
- Meetings & private dinners
Event & Meeting Rooms
Air-conditioned conference and banquet rooms for corporate meetings and small events.
Zanzibar experiences
Organized by ETAAdd island excursions to your stay - every tour and transfer can be arranged by Explore Trekking Adventure (ETA).
Stone Town
- Guided Stone Town tour
- Forodhani night food market
- House of Wonders & Old Fort
Island Nature
- Spice farm tour
- Jozani Forest red colobus
- Prison Island giant tortoises
On the Water
- Safari Blue boat trip
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling
- Sunset dhow cruise
Stay here as part of your ETA trip
We can include Maru Maru Hotel in your safari, Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar holiday - with transfers and every excursion arranged by our team in one plan.
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