Ycona Luxury Resort

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

Overview
Rooms
Location
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Wonderful

Popular amenities

On private beach
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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Marumbi, Uroa, Unguja South Region, 2675

Place, Uroa Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Place, Marumbi Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Kiwengwa Beach
‪19 min drive‬
Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Honeymoon Beach Front Villa with Pool

Ocean view
915 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Signature Beach Front Villa with Pool

Ocean view
915 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

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

Signature Villa with Pool

Partial ocean view
915 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Luxury Two Bedroom Villa with Pool

Exceptional

Partial lake view
1938 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds
Free WiFi

Luxury Signature Three Bedroom Villa with Pool

Partial lake view
2260 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
3 King Beds
Free WiFi

Luxury Three Bedroom Villa with Pool

Garden view
2260 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
3 King Beds
Free WiFi

Rooftop Ocean View Jungle Villa with Splash Tub

Partial ocean view
538 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Rooftop Jungle Villa with Splash Tub

Exceptional

Garden view
538 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Jungle Villa

Garden view
538 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Uroa

Beachfront retreat .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Uroa Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Marumbi Beach with a stay here. Pongwe Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

Uroa Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Marumbi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Kiwengwa Beach - 19 min drive - 11.8 miles
Muyuni Beach - 38 min drive - 20.5 miles
Shangani Beach - 53 min drive - 24.1 miles

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

kae funk sunset beach bar
‪Zanzi Bar - ‬2 min drive
‪Sea Bar @ Uroa Bay Beach Resort - ‬2 min drive
‪Breakfast @ Uroa Bay Beach Resort - ‬2 min drive
‪Jetty bar @ paradise beach resort - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ycona Luxury Resort

5-star beachfront hotel with 4 restaurants

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and free beach club on site. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Ycona Luxury Resort like an outdoor pool, complimentary bicycles, and a fitness center.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. There are 4 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Uroa hotel.

40 guestrooms or units

4 dining venues

4 bars or lounges

2 coffee shops

Built in 2023

Full breakfast (free)

Manager's reception (free)

Terrace on the roof

Cabanas on the beach (free)

Beach lounge chairs

Towels for the beach

Umbrellas for the beach

Cabanas by the pool (free)

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Garden

Outdoor picnic space

Bellhop

Smoking in designated areas

Bar on the beach

Bar by the pool

Swim-up bar

Ycona Luxury Resort offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Uroa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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.

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Pool
Breakfast included
All inclusive
Spa

Property amenities

Family friendly

Art supplies
Beach toys
Children's books
Children's dinnerware
Children's games
Children's toys
High chair
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Pool toys

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
2 coffee shops/cafes
4 bars/lounges
4 restaurants
A beach bar
A poolside bar
A swim-up bar
Couples/private dining
Free manager's reception (select days)
Private picnics

Things to do

Beach yoga
Cooking classes
Ecotours
Free beach club
Free bicycle rentals
Gym
Outdoor pool
Paddleboard
Scooter/moped rentals
Water sports equipment

Accessibility

Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
No elevator
Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free crib

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
Children's robes
Children's slippers
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Limited room service
Meal delivery service
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 20 2026 to December 3 2026 (dates subject to change):

Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: EUR 35 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Weight limit: 26 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 200.0 per night.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.27 per person, per night
An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Pet fee: EUR 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 200.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses some solar energy

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. This property uses solar energy. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Ycona Luxury Resort Uroa

Ycona Luxury Resort Hotel

Ycona Luxury Resort Hotel Uroa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ycona Luxury Resort to the airport?

Ycona Luxury Resort is 24.1 mi (60-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ycona Luxury Resort?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ycona Luxury Resort on Jun 6, 2026 start from $481, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ycona Luxury Resort have an airport shuttle?

Ycona Luxury Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of EUR 100 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Ycona Luxury Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ycona Luxury Resort offer free breakfast?

Ycona Luxury Resort offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ycona Luxury Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ycona Luxury Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Ycona Luxury Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Ycona Luxury Resort have a pool?

Ycona Luxury Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.The pool will be unavailable from November 20 2026 to December 3 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Ycona Luxury Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 4 restaurants on site.

Does Ycona Luxury Resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Ycona Luxury Resort to downtown Uroa?

Ycona Luxury Resort is 0.9 mi away from Uroa.

Ycona Luxury Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Feb 21, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very helpful staff, fabulous facilities, good food

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haider

Feb 9, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We really enjoyed our experience at Ycona, one of the nicest hotel experiences. The hotel was really well laid out, and the staff were incredible, the friendliest and kindest people. It was also a really good move by the resort to have a WhatsApp group that had all the staff on it so there was always someone able to assist our requests. Thank you to everyone for the experience, and for making my wife’s birthday special at dinner with a vibrant happy birthday song! I would definitely recommend this resort.

We had an absolutely amazing stay at Ycona Luxury Resort. From the moment we arrived, everything was flawless. The resort is incredibly clean, beautifully maintained, and every space feels fresh, luxurious, and peaceful. Our villa was spotless and thoughtfully prepared, and you can truly tell they take pride in maintaining the highest standards. The service was impeccable. Every staff member was warm, professional, and attentive, always making sure we were comfortable and taken care of. They paid attention to every detail and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout our entire stay. This was a once in a lifetime luxury experience for my husband and me during our honeymoon. The atmosphere was serene, exclusive, and truly special. Everything from the surroundings to the hospitality exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful for the unforgettable memories we created here and would highly recommend Ycona Luxury Resort to anyone looking for a true luxury experience and exceptional service.

The breakfast was served nicely. FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

attayku

Feb 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and superior ,, impressive

Excellent 10 over 10 … clean , prompt service .. swimming pool is lovely .. defo recomend .. the villas are amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javanell

Oct 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

Nov 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

BARRY NELSON

Aug 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

4/10 Poor

Lasse

Jan 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerd

Feb 2, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wunderschönes - großes Haus mit rooftop pool. Das freundlichste Personal ever. Essen in den Restaurants in Spitzenqualität. Haben auch die Ruhe am Pool genossen.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

6/10 Okay

LUIS ANTONIO

Jan 9, 2026

Liked: Staff & service

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

6/10 Okay

Diego

Nov 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria

Oct 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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! 🌴✨

Dec 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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10/10 Excellent

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