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Ycona Luxury Resort

5.0 star property
Uroa beachfront hotel with 4 restaurants, outdoor pool

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Located by the ocean, Ycona Luxury Resort offers a serene escape with free full breakfast, a swim-up bar and beach bar. Treat yourself to spa services or enjoy activities like beach yoga and ecotours.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 4 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free beach club on site
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is £242
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Why we love this property

Bay beach bliss
This hotel sits on a private white sand beach. Beach yoga, paddleboarding, and free cabanas await, with nearby snorkelling and surfing for adventurous souls.
Wellness by the water
Luxuriate in spa treatments offered in couples rooms and outdoor areas. Beach yoga sessions and a serene garden complete this waterside retreat.
Luxe views and design
Marvel at Mediterranean architecture while relaxing in curated decor. The rooftop terrace offers stunning vistas of the bay and nearby nature reserve.

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Honeymoon Beach Front Villa with Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Ocean view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Beach Front Villa with Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Signature Beach Front Villa with Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Ocean view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Signature Villa with Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Partial ocean view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Two Bedroom Villa with Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Partial lake view
  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Signature Three Bedroom Villa with Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Partial lake view
  • 210 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Luxury Three Bedroom Villa with Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Garden view
  • 210 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Rooftop Ocean View Jungle Villa with Splash Tub

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Rooftop Jungle Villa with Splash Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jungle Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Marumbi, Uroa, Unguja South Region, 2675

What's nearby

  • Uroa Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marumbi Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 23 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 42 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Nakupenda Beach - 57 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 60 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Sea Bar @ Uroa Bay Beach Resort - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ycona Luxury Resort

Ycona Luxury Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach umbrellas and beach massages, plus activities such as scuba-diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding are nearby. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages. Dining choices include 4 restaurants, and the 4 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other features of this luxurious hotel include a rooftop terrace, a beach bar and a fitness centre.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, up to 12 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site carport
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Free reception (selected days)
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Beach toys
  • Pool toys
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Outlet covers
  • Paddleboard on-site

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Free beach club
  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours
  • Scooter/moped hire
  • Paddleboard on-site
  • Cooking classes
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free bike hire
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Paddleboard on-site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2023
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's dressing gowns and children's slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Coffee grinder
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages.

Dining

Slyce- Italian Restaurant – On-site restaurant. Reservations are required.
The Hearth of Zanzibar – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Ycona Beach Lounge – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Mama Africa – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.27 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 200.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 35 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Ycona Luxury Resort Uroa
Ycona Luxury Resort Hotel
Ycona Luxury Resort Hotel Uroa

Frequently asked questions

Does Ycona Luxury Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ycona Luxury Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Ycona Luxury Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Ycona Luxury Resort?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 12 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ycona Luxury Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 100 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ycona Luxury Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Ycona Luxury Resort and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as beach yoga and cycling. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 4 bars and a private beach. Ycona Luxury Resort also has a fitness centre and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ycona Luxury Resort?

Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around Ycona Luxury Resort like?

Ycona Luxury Resort is located a short 9-minute walk from Uroa Beach.

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Reviews

Ycona Luxury Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time during our stay here. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Our villa was so gorgeous, and hidden away so it felt really private. Overall, such a beautiful stay and we would recommend our own family and friends here!
Hamid, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property was amazing everyone made me and my wife feel comfortable staff was very helpful reliable I could rate this as the best holiday I’ve been on I loved it. Able was one of the staff supervisor was amazing and made sure me and my wife always had everything we had at dinner time and was just very helpful amazing stay loved YCONA.
Raja, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

The people were very nice and welcoming, the property was beautiful and accessible with nice view.
Jennifer, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This resort is pure luxury, all of the staff was amazing. Extremely clean & the room service was top tier , they clean your room multiple times out the day . There dinner restaurants gives very romantic vibes with entertainment. You really don’t have to leave the resort . They kept there beach extremely clean, there pool was amazing, delicious food & once again the service was number 1 ! Definitely 10/10
Kenneth, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels I’ve been to the food was AMAZING ! If you want luxury come to this hotel 10/10. I had a wonderful stay .
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an exceptional stay at Ycona Luxury Resort—truly one of the best resorts I’ve ever visited. The villa was beautifully designed, combining luxury with lush greenery and a variety of trees that created a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere. As a wildlife enthusiast and photographer, I was thrilled to spot incredible species right from the resort grounds, including a Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey, a Red Squirrel, and the stunning Woodland Kingfisher. Everything about the stay felt curated and serene—from the elegant layout of the resort to the natural surroundings. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious yet nature-filled retreat in Zanzibar.
Mohammad, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really appreciate every single particularity in Ycona resort, From the moment I arrived, Iwere impressed by the impeccable cleanliness and charming decor of the hotel, insprirede . The room was spacious and well-equipped, with a comfortable bed and a lovely view. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always going above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable. The location was also perfect, with easy access to all the main attractions. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a luxurious and memorable experience."
Beatriz Bernarda Bastos, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Ycona resort in Zanzibar. From the moment we entered the resort the workers made us feel like we were at home. They allowed us to have an early check in after our morning flight. We stayed in the beach villa, which was absolutely magnificent. Private pool, great views of the ocean, and a rooftop tub as well. The villa was clean and well-cooled, a perfect place to relax and soak up the sun. What really made our stay at Ycona special was the amazing service from everyone present. Whenever we needed to go somewhere, a golf cart was ready within 10 minutes to take us around the resort, and the drivers, especially Omar, were extremely kind and accommodating. The food was amazing as well at all of the restaurants, and the romantic dinner we did had a fantastic meal. Grace, Esther, Samwel, Omar, Leyla, Anja the GM, and everyone else we met were ready to do everything they could to make our stay memorable and enjoyable and that is truly what made our stay so special. The Cave Spa was also well worth the money. Ycona was a 10/10 experience with a beautiful resort and setting and I’m looking forward to coming back whenever I return to Zanzibar.
Back of the beach villa with private pool
Resort beach
Youssef, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful Pool
JAMAL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and superior ,, impressive

Excellent 10 over 10 … clean , prompt service .. swimming pool is lovely .. defo recomend .. the villas are amazing
attayku, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful. We stayed in a beachfront villa Y3. Everyone was amazing from Tess at the front desk to Emile and Esther in the restaurants. They made our anniversary very special. So thankful. Omer on checkout was amazing as well.
Javanell, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1. We scheduled a special birthday dinner on the beach but they forgot it was a special birthday and didn’t bring the cake or sing happy birthday. Dinner was over and they asked us if we wanted dessert that was our clue they forgot about us. So, with hurt feelings we left for our villa. They tried to make it up to us by offering to sing and give us a cake after the next days dinner. We declined. They then wanted to bring our cake to our room. We declined. We felt that they wanted to just sell us the cake. You know. Make the sale. We were leaving in the next few days. One other surprise was that we discovered was that the room service charge was $10 per person not per room. The way they mentioned the charge “it will be $10 for room service” lead me to think it was per room not per person.
BARRY NELSON, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

Looks like luxury, run by amateurs

Unfortunately the only luxury thing about this resort is the aesthetics. Upon check-in we were informed the three restaurants advertised is not open simultaneously, which means you only have one place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner, which is misleading when you are booking a resort that says it has three restaurants (it’s more accurately one restaurant that changes location). Additionally they push you to pre-order your dinner hours in advance “to have a great experience”. Upon check-in we were also informed that if we had any issues they were there to help. Which is true, the first night our bedroom didn’t have curtains all around which means it was bright as day in the room at 6:30am, when we raised the issue that morning additional curtains was hung in the room. However, throughout our entire stay we encountered problems every day and despite willingness to fix any problems we had, we didn’t go on holiday to get any problem fixed, we went on holiday to have no problems at all. Staff is very friendly but clearly not very well trained. Out of 5 waiters we had only one looked to have any real experience in working in the service industry. We were missing items with our orders daily, they came into our villa/garden three times unannounced, they took our robes and didn’t return them, turndown service was missed and generally just very insecure service. We also ended up having breakfast at the villa on occasions as there were too many bees to eat at the beach lounge.
Lasse, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Pelo valor cobrado os serviços deixam muito a desejar. O ar condiconado do quarto não consegue manter a temperatura adequada. Definitivamente não vale o custo benefício.
LUIS ANTONIO, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Tolles Hotel und schöne angenehme Zimmer. Speziell die Beach-Villas sind sehr schön. Schade das es keine Bar hatte.
Diego, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ein traumhafter Aufenthalt im Paradies! Wir verbrachten zwei Wochen im Ycona Luxury Resort auf Sansibar – und es war in jeder Hinsicht einfach exzellent! Der Service, die Sauberkeit, die Freundlichkeit der Mitarbeiter, der wunderschöne Poolbereich, die Restaurants und die Qualität der Speisen – alles war auf höchstem Niveau. Eine glatte 10 von 10 mit Stern! Man spürt in jedem Detail, dass hier mit viel Liebe, Achtsamkeit und Professionalität gearbeitet wird. Das gesamte Team hat uns mit einem Lächeln empfangen und dafür gesorgt, dass wir uns vom ersten Moment an rundum wohlfühlen. Das Resort liegt in Uroa, einem eher ruhigen Teil der Insel – perfekt für alle, die Entspannung und Abstand vom Touristentrubel suchen. Wir wollten genau das: Ruhe, Natur und Zeit zum Auftanken. Einziges kleines Manko: In der direkten Umgebung gibt es nur wenige Restaurants oder Bars – dennoch war das kulinarische Angebot im Hotel so hervorragend, dass wir kaum etwas vermisst haben. Zudem haben wir auch viele Ausflüge unternommen. Alles in allem war es ein traumhafter Urlaub, der uns noch lange in Erinnerung bleiben wird. Ein Ort, an den wir definitiv gerne zurückkehren. Besonders zu hervorheben ist, dass wir kostenlos auch früher einchecken konnten in unsere Villa und ebenfalls wurde uns auch das Frühstück für diesen Tag nicht berechnet. Danke an das gesamte Ycona-Team für zwei unvergessliche Wochen im Paradies! 🌴✨
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Pool
Eingang
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Anna Maria, 13-night trip

6/10 Good

Charlotte Anne, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mads, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dominique, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rahel Carmen, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

christophe, 7-night trip