5-star hotels in Zanzibar for less
The cheapest luxury nights in the next twelve months, and the dates when a 5-star costs about the same as a 4-star.
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Top hotels in ZanzibarAldiana Club Zanzibar KwanzaEssque Zalu ZanzibarGold ZanzibarHotel RIU Palace Zanzibar - Adults OnlyHotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and SpaLux Marijani
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5-star hotel prices in Zanzibar by month
Updated Nov 10, 2026
| Month | Average lowest 5-star rate | Lowest night | Dates with prices | Above the cheapest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $122 | $115 | 17 | +18% |
| December 2026 | $164 | $108 | 31 | +59% |
| January 2027 | $205 | $167 | 31 | +98% |
| February 2027 | $147 | $108 | 28 | +42% |
| March 2027 | $107 | 31 | +3% | |
| April 2027Cheapest month | $104 | 30 | ||
| May 2027 | $147 | 31 | +42% | |
| June 2027 | $142 | $97 | 30 | +37% |
| July 2027 | $139 | $105 | 31 | +34% |
| August 2027 | $186 | $143 | 31 | +79% |
| September 2027 | $181 | $159 | 30 | +75% |
| October 2027 | $141 | $107 | 31 | +36% |
| November 2027 | $132 | $127 | 9 | +27% |
How we work it out: for every coming date we take the lowest nightly rate we find for 2 adults at 5-star hotels, in USD, updated daily. A month's figure is the average of those nightly lows over the dates that have a price, and the cheapest month is the one with the lowest average. Rates are indicative and confirmed live at search.
Cheapest 5-star nights in Zanzibar
The ten dates with the lowest 5-star nightly rate we found. Each link opens a live search for that night, filtered to 5-star hotels.
5-star for a 4-star price in Zanzibar
Dates when the cheapest 5-star night costs within 15% of the cheapest 4-star night, closest first. Upgrade for almost nothing.
No 5-star bargains against 4-star prices right now
On every date we track, the cheapest 5-star in Zanzibar is more than 15% above the cheapest 4-star. The list refreshes with every price update.
Luxury premium by month in Zanzibar
For each month we compare the typical cheapest 5-star night with the typical cheapest 4-star night. A small premium means luxury is a bargain that month.
In November a 5-star costs 169% more than a 4-star ($121.00 vs $45.00 a night).
In December a 5-star costs 122% more than a 4-star ($133.00 vs $60.00 a night).
In January a 5-star costs 190% more than a 4-star ($174.00 vs $60.00 a night).
In February a 5-star costs 101% more than a 4-star ($121.00 vs $60.00 a night).
In March a 5-star costs 57% more than a 4-star ($94.00 vs $60.00 a night).
In April a 5-star costs 108% more than a 4-star ($100.00 vs $48.00 a night).
In May a 5-star costs 206% more than a 4-star ($147.00 vs $48.00 a night).
In June a 5-star costs 205% more than a 4-star ($156.00 vs $51.00 a night).
In July a 5-star costs 138% more than a 4-star ($143.00 vs $60.00 a night).
In August a 5-star costs 190% more than a 4-star ($174.00 vs $60.00 a night).
In September a 5-star costs 165% more than a 4-star ($159.00 vs $60.00 a night).
In October a 5-star costs 148% more than a 4-star ($149.00 vs $60.00 a night).
In November a 5-star costs 112% more than a 4-star ($127.00 vs $60.00 a night).
The Zanzibar 5-star price calendar
Every cell is the cheapest available 5-star nightly rate for that date. Colours compare nights within this destination, so teal is always the best luxury deal and red the priciest.
How this works: every day we note the cheapest available 5-star and 4-star nightly rate (2 adults, shown in USD) for every date in the next twelve months. A date counts as "5-star for a 4-star price" when the 5-star rate is within 15% of the 4-star rate. Prices are indicative and confirmed live at search.