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Ycona Luxury Resort

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
$632
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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Marumbi, Uroa, Unguja South Region, 2675
  • Place, Uroa Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ycona Signature Beach Front Villa

  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panaromic Rooftop Villa

  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1938 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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  • 2260 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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  • 2260 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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Panaromic Rooftop Ocean View Jungle Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panaromic Rooftop Jungle Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Ycona Luxury Resort

5-star Uroa hotel with 3 restaurants
At Ycona Luxury Resort, spend the day on the private white sand beach where you can enjoy yoga. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, free beach club on site, and umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Ycona Luxury Resort like an outdoor pool, complimentary bicycles, and a fitness center.

Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning and a complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden.

Ycona Luxury Resort has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Slyce- Italian Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Ycona Beach Lounge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Mama Africa - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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
  • 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
  • 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

Ycona Luxury Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner
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

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

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

Javanell

Traveled with family
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

JAMAL

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

8/10 Good

BARRY NELSON, NEWARK

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
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

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
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

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