Maru Maru

Set in the heart of the UNESCO world heritage site of StoneTown, Maru Maru Hotel is just a few steps from the city’s historical wonders, colourful markets and labyrinth of shops. Situated in the center of Zanzibar (Stone Town), 250 m from the beach, 600 m from ferry station and 8 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Facilities and services include swimming pool, restaurant, bar, coffee shop, conference rooms, meeting rooms, elevator, wireless Internet access and 24-hour reception.

Rooms feature mosquito nets, air conditioning, safe, TV, minibar (extra charge) and wireless Internet access.

Please note that some of the above facilities may be closed due to weather / seasonal conditions.

Address: 397- 400 Gizenga street Shangani, 4053 Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Compulsory insurance on entry to Zanzibar with effect from October 1, 2024

With effect from October 1, 2024, all visitors to Zanzibar (except residents with a Tanzanian residence permit) must take out mandatory entry insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) for the duration of their stay (up to 92 days).

This insurance can only be taken out with the ZIC. Other international travel insurance policies are not accepted. The cost is currently USD 44 per person. Further information can be found on the Visit Zanzibar website.

Entry may be refused if the correct insurance is not presented.

According to the current status, Zanzibar charges an infrastructure tax per person per night, payable locally at the hotel:
2-3 star hotels = USD 4.00
4-5 star hotels = USD 5.00

The star information refers to the respective country category.

For scheduled arrivals in the destination area from 04:00 in the morning, the hotel room is only available on the day of arrival from the official check-in time of the respective hotel. The official check-out time of the hotel on the day of departure must also be observed. This includes return flights until 3.00 a.m. on the following day. Early check-in or late check-out can be booked via our service team, subject to availability and for an additional charge.