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Highest rated hotelSpice Palace Hotel – 5
Cheapest month to bookMarch
Average 4 star hotel priceHK$785 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceHK$2,690 per night
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In Zanzibar, the expected average temperature in February 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 HK$147 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for HK$157 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is HK$715 per night, and the average price on weekends is HK$711. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Zanzibar could be Wednesday.
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 Wednesday is the cheapest day to stay in Zanzibar. And the most expensive day seems to be Monday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around HK$530 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is HK$206 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around HK$785 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is HK$314 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around HK$2,660 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is HK$1,080 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Zanzibar is March, with an average price of HK$746 per night. The most expensive month is February, when the average room rate can rise to HK$1,561 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 HK$746 per night, which is around 24% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Zanzibar with kids in tow, try Green Turaco.