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Maru Maru Hotel vs Balcony House
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
Comparing Maru Maru Hotel to Balcony House in Zanzibar. It's neck and neck, and it comes down to reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Pick based on gut feeling — the numbers can't separate these two in Zanzibar.
If you only remember one thing
With scores of 68.81 and 67.88, this comparison is essentially a draw. Your priorities, not our numbers, should decide.
Choose Maru Maru Hotel
- You want the hotel more travelers have validated
- You want to step outside and be in the center
- You want to feel the difference when you walk in
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Choose Balcony House
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
Score comparison
| Dimension | Maru Maru Hotel | Balcony House |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 87.40 | 84.60 |
| Value | 46.63 | 78.32 |
| Location | 59.96 | 58.03 |
| Comfort | 80.40 | 63.60 |
| Services | 75.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 68.81 | 67.88 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, Maru Maru Hotel leads slightly with a 2.8-point margin.
Value: On Value, Balcony House leads clearly with a 31.69-point margin.
Location: On Location, Maru Maru Hotel leads slightly with a 1.93-point margin.
Comfort: On Comfort, Maru Maru Hotel leads clearly with a 16.8-point margin.
Services: On Services, Maru Maru Hotel leads clearly with a 35-point margin.
Price
Maru Maru Hotel
EUR 75
Twin Room
Balcony House
EUR 26
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFamily roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Maru Maru Hotel
1 swimming poolFacilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree parkingPrivate ParkingRestaurantRoom serviceSpa
Only Balcony House
Parking