Oceanfront paradise balances relaxation and adventure with paddleboard rentals for water enthusiasts and peaceful cabanas for those seeking quiet moments
Ycona Luxury Resort, oceanside, offers a tranquil getaway with perks like free full breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the swim-up or beach bar, book spa services, or join beach yoga classes. The resort also arranges ecotours for exploring the surrounding environment.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
On private beach
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
The current price is AED 1,000
AED 1,000
AED 1,196 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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Highlights
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ocean view
85 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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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 cribs/infant beds
Ocean view
85 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Signature Villa with Pool
Highlights
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Partial ocean view
85 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Luxury Two Bedroom Villa with Pool
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(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 4
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 6
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 6
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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Partial ocean view
50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Rooftop Jungle Villa with Splash Tub
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Garden view
50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Jungle Villa
Highlights
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Garden view
50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Uroa, Ycona Luxury Resort is near the airport and on a private beach. Peace Memorial Museum and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mtoni Palace Ruins and Livingstone's House. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Kidichi 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 skydiving and horse riding nearby. Visit our Uroa travel guide
Marumbi, Uroa, Unguja South Region, 2675
What's nearby
Kiwengwa Beach
23 min drive - 18.9 km
Muyuni Beach
42 min drive - 33.0 km
Uroa Beach
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Marumbi Beach
7 min drive - 3.0 km
Nakupenda Beach
57 min drive - 38.8 km
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
60 min drive
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
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 Swedish massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours and beach yoga. 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 along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a free beach club on site
A paddleboard on site, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
Outdoor furniture, beach towels, and scooter rentals
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs, children's slippers, and children's dinnerware
Egyptian cotton sheets and free cribs/infant beds
Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and bidets
Wardrobes/closets, coffee grinders, and children's books
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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
Restaurants on site
Mama Africa
Slyce- Italian Restaurant
The Hearth of Zanzibar
Ycona Beach Lounge
Things to do
Beach yoga
Cooking classes
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
High chair
In-room crib
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 elevator
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 organized tours and activities
Mediterranean architecture
Vegetarian dining options
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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets 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 26 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 200.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
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 4.27 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
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 200.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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–7:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Ycona Luxury Resort?
As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ycona Luxury Resort on 14 March 2026 start from AED 1,000, excluding 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.
Is Ycona Luxury Resort pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 26 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
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?
Check-out 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 within 1 mi (2 km) of Uroa Beach and Marumbi Beach. Pongwe Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Ycona Luxury Resort Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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!
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.
I had a wonderful stay at Ycona Resort. From the moment we arrived, the staff attended to our every need and made us feel truly cared for. The manager, Claudia, along with Omar, were especially outstanding—both were incredibly helpful in facilitating all of our plans and were always flexible and accommodating. They even helped arrange romantic activities on-site, which made our stay extra special.
The villas were spotless and cleaned daily, which added greatly to our comfort. This ended up being one of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Zanzibar. Anything that wasn’t readily available at the resort was seamlessly arranged by bringing someone in from town, making it feel like there was almost no need to leave the property at all.
An unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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
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
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Youssef
27 November 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Wunderschönes - großes Haus mit rooftop pool.
Das freundlichste Personal ever.
Essen in den Restaurants in Spitzenqualität.
Haben auch die Ruhe am Pool genossen.
Gerd
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Diego
18 November 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.
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! 🌴✨