Maru Maru Hotels cocktail bar has 360-degree views over Stone Town and the Indian Ocean With four-poster beds in every spacious room, its decor combines African and Arabian styles Wi-Fi is free Overlooking the town or garden, the air-conditioned rooms have furniture made by local producers Some have wooden ceiling beams and a step-in shower with seats in the private bathroom Featuring chandeliers and stained-glass windows, Fountain Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner Terrace Restaurant offers Indian cuisine and room service is available Hotel Maru Maru also has a bar and barbecue facilities The 24-hour reception can arrange massages, car hire and trips, including Stone Town tours and dolphin watching Stone Town Beach and Forodhani Gardens are less than 5 minutes walk, and Jozani Forest is 40 minutes by car On-site parking is free and an airport shuttle can be arranged at a charge from Zanzibar International Airport, 8 km away The ferry terminal to the mainland is 12 minutes walk away