Hotel in Zanzibar

Hotel in Zanzibar

Exploring Zanzibar at its Fullest With

Maru Maru Hospitality

 

 On the historic island of Zanzibar, amidst the quaint, narrow alleys of Stone Town is Maru Maru Hotel, once a townhouse now boasts 51 well laid rooms.

                                        

Upon arrival, we were greeted at the airport by a friendly driver and refreshed with a cool, scented towel to mark the beginning of a wonderful holiday. The hotel reception is welcoming with aquamarine walls and eye-catching paintings. 

Maru Maru Hotel constitutes of two wings – the Classic Wing with 11 rooms, which have undergone restoration, and the New Wing with 33 modern rooms built around a small courtyard with a star shaped fountain. The courtyard is ideal to spend time quietly reading, the noise of the water in fountain a soothing backdrop. On the way to the courtyard there is a coffee shop which also serves freshly baked pastries and cakes just in case you wanted to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea whilst rewinding.

The rooms are well equipped with modern amenities, a comfortable bed in Zanzibari style, swathed in mosquito net, which is not only essential but also creates a romantic atmosphere with the stained glass shades. Bathrooms are clean and complete with fresh towels and complimentary toiletries. The water available in the Bathrooms is freshly desalinated in the hotel’s own Reverse Osmosis desalination plant which ensures that the salinity level of the water is negligible.

An elevator connects both wings to the rooftop terrace, which is a delightful place to be, largely because of the stunning view of the ocean, so you can witness the gentle traffic of dhows, a vista that’s barely changed in generations.

Climbing the flight of wooden stairs leading to the terrace restaurant and reflecting on the hotel’s personality, it’s evident why Maru Maru has been the preferred property for eminent personalities like Bill Clinton and daughter, Chelsea.  And it wasn’t just the atmosphere that struck me, the scent of the place did too: the hotel smells wonderful as day-long diffusers burn perfumed essential oils.

Maru Maru serves a delightful variety of cuisines especially Continental and Asian – quality is great and portions generous. I especially loved the way an array of sauces was offered which you could blend with the main ingredient – poultry, meat, seafood or vegetables.

All the staff right - from the General Manager, receptionist, chefs –lead and supporting roles were super friendly and helpful.  Services and requests were promptly addressed.

So if you’re after an affordable Stone Town break – Maru Maru is a great option and delivers the perfect launch pad from where to explore this historic little place.

 

 

 

Hotel Highlights

 

·       One-stop affordable stay at a convenient location- in the heart of the UNESCO world Heritage city of Stone Town and close to the sea.

 

·       10-15 minutes’ drive to and from the airport

 

·       Modern amenities including high deluxe rooms with card keys, in-room tea-coffee making facility, safe, mini bar, LED TV sets.

 

·       The terrace restaurant with a 360-degree view of the Sea, the Fort and the Stone Town serving continental cuisine along with Asian, Swahili and Indian varieties.

 

·       Arrangements for all tailor made tours and transfers as per guest requirement.

 

·       Beach getaways to sandbank beaches and nearby islands with the coastline in vicinity.