Quick facts
Destination
Stone Town
Country
Zanzibar
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$110 per night
Star rating
4 / 5
Number of rooms
51
Nearest airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) — Approx. 15-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport, in the heart of Stone Town
Best for
Families and groups wanting good-value central Stone Town accommodation with a rooftop pool
Child policy
Family-friendly, with 1 Family Room and an interconnecting/en-suite room available on request
Last reviewed
June 2026
Maru Maru Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel occupies a former town house, once famous for its marble floors and tiles, in the heart of Stone Townβs UNESCO World Heritage old quarter. Lovingly restored, it now offers 51 bright rooms blending classic Zanzibari design β carved doors, traditional textiles β with modern comforts, set among the old townβs labyrinth of winding alleys, bustling markets and famed Zanzibari doors.
Rooms
The 51 rooms comprise 17 King Rooms, 23 Queen Rooms, 10 Twin Rooms and 1 Family Room, plus 1 interconnecting/en-suite room available on request β giving the hotel one of the widest range of configurations among central Stone Town hotels.
Rooftop Pool and Restaurant
Maru Maru is home to the only rooftop swimming pool in Stone Town, surrounded by shaded loungers and sharing the rooftop Terrace Restaurant & Barβs 360-degree panoramic views over the old town and Indian Ocean. The restaurant serves Continental, Chinese, Indian and Swahili cuisine, with live music in the evenings. A second restaurant in a courtyard centred on a star-shaped fountain serves daily buffet breakfast.
Facilities and Location
The hotel also has an outdoor badminton court and a fitness centre, and is about a 15-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Transfer time
Approx. 15-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport, in the heart of Stone Town
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Queen Room
Bright room with classic Zanzibari design touches and modern comforts.
King Room
Spacious room with a king-size bed, classic Zanzibari design and modern amenities.
Family Room
The hotel's single Family Room, suited to families needing extra space.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
β Good season β Low / wet season
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Maru Maru Hotelβs rooftop swimming pool β the only one in Stone Town β combined with 360-degree panoramic views over the old town and ocean from the Terrace Restaurant, makes it a standout among central Stone Town hotels at a more affordable price point than boutique alternatives. With 51 rooms across King, Queen, Twin and Family configurations, plus a badminton court and fitness centre, it represents good value for families and groups wanting a central base with genuine facilities.β The SafariBando team
