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5-star hotels in Zanzibar

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Other travellers loved these 5-star hotels in Zanzibar

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Zanzi Resort
12.85 km from city centre
P23,177
Per night
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
1.40 km from city centre
P18,326
Per night
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
1.52 km from city centre
P24,563
Per night
Zanzi Resort
12.85 km from city centre
P23,177
Per night
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
1.40 km from city centre
P18,326
Per night
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
1.52 km from city centre
P24,563
Per night
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Find a 5-star Zanzibar hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Zanzibar attractions by staying close to them.

The Beautiful Eyes

Malindi Mosque

Forodhani Park

The Beautiful Eyes

Malindi Mosque

Forodhani Park

5-star hotels in Zanzibar: FAQs

In Zanzibar, the expected average temperature in November is 27°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 P847 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for P847 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is P5,555 per night, and the average price on weekends is P5,573. 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 P4,466 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is P847 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around P6,314 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is P1,848 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around P19,096 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is P1,463 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Zanzibar is November, with an average price of P5,390 per night. The most expensive month is October, when the average room rate can rise to P8,932 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 December is P5,775 per night, which is around 0% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Zanzibar with kids in tow, try Spice Palace Hotel, Tembo House Hotel and Al-Minar Hotel.

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