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Ycona Luxury Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Couples’ dining
Restaurant
Outdoor spa tub
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa

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Ycona Signature Beach Front Villa | 3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Ycona Signature Beach Front Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Tropical Lake 02 Bedroom Family Villa

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

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Panaromic Rooftop Jungle Suite

Highlights

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

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Honeymoon Beach Front Villa | 3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Honeymoon Beach Front Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Signature Lake 03 Bedroom Family Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 2260 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Terrace/patio

Spice Garden 03 Bedroom Family Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 2260 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jungle Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
3 bedrooms
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Panaromic Rooftop Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panaromic Rooftop Ocean View Jungle Suite

3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Panaromic Rooftop Ocean View Jungle Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Uroa, Ycona Luxury Resort is near the airport and on a private beach. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Peace Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mtoni Palace Ruins and Livingstone's House. Kidichi Spice Farm and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and skydiving nearby.
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Marumbi, Uroa, Unguja South Region, 2675

What's nearby

  • Uroa Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Marumbi Beach - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 18 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 23 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Bar - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Sai marce - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬64 min drive

About this property

Ycona Luxury Resort

Luxury hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a swim-up bar and a beach bar at Ycona Luxury Resort. With a private beach, free beach cabanas and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a Thai massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as beach yoga and ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a poolside bar and a free manager's reception.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a free beach club on-site
  • Massage treatment rooms, a paddleboard on-site and scooter hire
  • Outdoor furniture, beach towels and a vegetable garden
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's slippers and children's dinnerware
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cots/infant beds
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and bidets
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee grinders and children's books

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, Czech, English, German, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Mama Africa
  • Slyce- Italian Restaurant
  • Ycona Beach Lounge

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2023
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 12 kg per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.37 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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 solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ycona Luxury Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Ycona Luxury Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 12 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Ycona Luxury Resort?

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

What time is check-out at Ycona Luxury Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Ycona Luxury Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ycona Luxury Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Uroa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Uroa Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Marumbi Beach. Pongwe Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Ycona Luxury Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were very nice and welcoming, the property was beautiful and accessible with nice view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz Bernarda Bastos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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."
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JAMAL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javanell

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

8/10 Good

BARRY NELSON

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

4/10 Poor

Lasse

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

10/10 Excellent

attayku

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

10/10 Excellent

Rahel Carmen

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024