5-star hotels in Zanzibar

In Zanzibar, the expected average temperature in March is 28°C. The warmest month is typically March, which averages 30°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is April, and the driest month is August.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Zanzibar with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R 208 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R 243 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is R 1,483 per night, and the average price on weekends is R 1,477. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Zanzibar could be Monday.

The nearest airport to Zanzibar is Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ), which is 6.5km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Dar Es Salaam Airport, which is 78.9km from the city centre.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Zanzibar. And the most expensive day seems to be Friday

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around R 1,161 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is R 247 per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around R 1,800 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is R 685 per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around R 5,186 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is R 2,100 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Zanzibar is March, with an average price of R 1,333 per night. The most expensive month is February, when the average room rate can rise to R 3,374 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in March is R 1,333 per night, which is around 33% lower than the rest of the year.

Get your morning laps in at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar, Bustani Villa and Ngalawa Hotel & Resort.

If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Zanzibar are Zanzibar Palace Hotel, Park Hyatt Zanzibar and House of Spice.