Hotels in Zanzibar

In Zanzibar, the expected average temperature in April 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 5 707 Ft per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 6 183 Ft per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is 30 156 Ft per night, and the average price on weekends is 30 902 Ft. 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 center.

Other airports include:

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

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 Sunday.

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around 20 927 Ft per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is 5 707 Ft per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around 34 720 Ft per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is 12 366 Ft per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around 97 501 Ft per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is 42 805 Ft per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Zanzibar is April, with an average price of 30 439 Ft per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can be up to 42 330 Ft per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in May is 31 390 Ft per night, which is around 14% lower than the rest of the year.

Get your morning laps at Zanzibar Serena Hotel, Park Hyatt Zanzibar, and Dhow Palace Hotel.

If you're hitting up Zanzibar with kids in tow, try Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa, Tembo House Hotel, and Asmini Palace Hotel.