I have just returned from 1 night in Brugge. The Hotel Maraboe was a nice and simple hotel but I would probably say it is more of a B&B.
I stayed in room 24 on the top floor. The room was a little small with the sloping roof which made it feel even smaller. The bathroom was a good size but the shower was quite small and also a bit grotty but I didn't doubt the cleanliness of the place.
The breakfast was good. A nice continental breakfast with rolls, cereal, yoghurts and a boiled egg if you ask nicely.
The location was pretty good. A 10 minute walk to the Market Square and other attractions.
The hotel have their own taxi company and they took us to the Superfast Ferry Terminal for 30 euros which is a reasonable price.
If your looking for a family owned hotel which your going to use as a base for sightseeing then it is a good option. Although they have a gym and a sauna I don't think you would spend much time in the hotel.

My wife and I stayed at the maraboe over the easter weekend, and we both really enjoyed our stay. Tha directions to the hotel were spot on, and we were grateful for the parking space in the garage, Bruges not car friendly. Room was nice and cosy, and very warm, which was a bonus as it snowed on and off all weekend. The breakfast was a lot better than most "continentals", and served in a lovely room. Staff friendly and helpful, if ever we return to Bruges we will certainly stay here.

The Maraboe is a good hotel made very good by the sheer enthusiasm and goodwill of the hosts. It's not located in the dead centre of Brugge - which given its maze of one way streets is an advantage in my book - but is within in very easy walking distance of it.

As some have noted the rooms are comfortable rather than spectacular but having said that you would have to be fairly pernickity to find fault with them. My motto is if you want to have 5 star features be prepared to pay 5 star prices. The parking available at the Maraboe is a real bonus. It was not a problem to leave our vehicle there as long as we liked on the day we checked out, allowing us more time to wander around this beautiful town. Breakfast offered a more than reasonable variety.

Your hostess Sandra is a font of information and helpful tips about getting out and about in Brugge. Nothing is a problem for her. She gave us two recommendations for dining out. Both were good with one of them - De Vlammsche Pot - being outstanding. The more than slightly full of himself proprietor is a touch overbearing but the wonderful food food is more than adequate compensation for this.

In summary The Maraboe is a good, clean hotel with fine amenities and super helpful and welcoming hosts. What more can one ask for.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hotel Maraboe for 3 nights in August. We found the hotel really easily (which was great as we had driven all day on a motorbike), which was great. It has parking which is also good. The room (in the attic space - low headroom in places) was maybe a bit small if we were staying any longer, but we had all the essentials including a nice shower. All very clean and the reception and dining areas are really pretty - a lovely welcome. Breakfast was excellent - you can really fill up there cereal, fruit, rolls, croissants, ham, cheese etc.