Y Residential Luxury Villas
Ycona Luxury Resort, Marumbi, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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15 nights, 2 adults
USD$13,824
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
USD$13,824
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The staff is amazing”
“From the moment we arrived, the entire team was incredibly professional, welcomi…”
“Well thought through jungle oasis directly at the beach”
“It had a beautiful beach lounge”
“It was massive, spotless, and perfectly tidy”
“The ambience, comfortability, cleaniness, professionalism”
“The bed was beautifully decorated for us when we arrived, and it was incredibly …”
“It’s a cliche but I’ll say everything The ambience the food the organized peopl…”
“Breakfast was very very good so well done and thought out”
“I had and go an extra mile when lunch was closed by 15 minutes and allowed me to…”
Overview
Set in Dikoni, less than 1 km from Uroa Public Beach, Y Residential Luxury Villas offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. 1.9 km from Marumbi Beach and 37 km from Peace Memorial Museum, the property features a bar and a private beach area. The resort features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Every room includes a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At Y Residential Luxury Villas the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. The area is popular for snorkelling and cycling, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this resort. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 17 km from the accommodation, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 38 km from Y Residential Luxury Villas, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Thabo
couple
June 16, 2026
“Great place to visit, location is excellent.”
The staff is amazing
Yasser
couple
June 13, 2026
“10/10 – An absolutely unforgettable experience!”
I cannot recommend this resort enough. From the moment we arrived, the entire team was incredibly professional, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. We were visiting to celebrate our wedding, and the staff completely blew us away by organizing a total surprise celebration for us during dinner, complete with a fantastic show and a gorgeous cake. It was such a thoughtful touch that we will never forget! Our villa was absolutely perfect. It was massive, spotless, and perfectly tidy. The bed was beautifully decorated for us when we arrived, and it was incredibly comfy to sleep in. All the amenities and equipment were top-notch, and the salon area was really cozy for just relaxing and hanging out. I really want to give a special shoutout to our guest manager, Omar. He truly went above and beyond to make our stay flawless. He was super fast at responding to all of our requests and made sure we had everything we needed to be completely comfortable. He is a huge asset to the resort! If you are thinking of booking this place, just do it. We can't wait to come back!
Alice
couple
June 12, 2026
“Great staff, Emmanuel and Omar are just the best, other staff members are cheerful and helpful”
Breakfast was very very good so well done and thought out!
Linda
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
The ambience, comfortability, cleaniness, professionalism
Lungile
extended_group
June 2, 2026
I loved everything about this property. Simply the best👌👌👌
Sascha
couple
May 28, 2026
“Amazing time, best service, we will come back.”
Well thought through jungle oasis directly at the beach. Everything is clean, organized and mega friendly staff, specially Adam who was our MVP.
Mohammed
couple
May 23, 2026
Amazing view and wonderful staffs.
Sphiwe
couple
May 18, 2026
“Exceptional stay”
We truly loved our stay with Yacona, the staff was amazing and the place was exceptional with enough amenities to explore without having to drive out. We can't wait for our next stay.
Zintle
couple
April 25, 2026
“Therapeutic”
It had a beautiful beach lounge
Hafiswa
family_with_children
April 19, 2026
“Perfect”
It’s a cliche but I’ll say everything The ambience the food the organized people the rooms the whole place is beautuful❤️❤️👏👏👏
Michael
couple
April 15, 2026
“Beautiful Island beautiful resort great families enjoyed it”
Omar and Christopher made this stay exceptional Christopher organise the Beatiful birthday celebration with the whole staff getting involved. Christopher helped me with the best ginger tea for a sore throat. I had and go an extra mile when lunch was closed by 15 minutes and allowed me to have my Burger by the pool which made it exceptional Christopher was a true highlight of the hotel. Very nice hotel Very family friendly nice spice Garden very close to their own private beach, highly recommend the families.
Mariama
couple
April 12, 2026
We stayed here for four days to celebrate our anniversary, and it was truly an amazing experience. Everything was fresh, clean, and beautifully maintained, with a luxurious feel that reminded us of the Maldives. It felt like a little piece of the Maldives right here in Africa. I travelled with my husband, and the whole atmosphere made our stay feel extra special and romantic. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always there when we needed anything and making us feel genuinely welcome throughout our stay. We had such a great time and would happily come back again. Highly recommended!
Ali Salim
couple
April 11, 2026
Clean
Jun Paul
couple
March 23, 2026
“We had amazing time at the resort!”
Beautiful resort, feels like you in the center of the jungle. Beautiful gardens and cute monkeys) beach front villa was dreamy. We enjoyed our 5 nights there to the fullest.
Winfred Agatha
solo_traveller
March 18, 2026
“A peaceful, beautifully curated luxury escape with exceptional service.”
Had a wonderful stay at this beautiful resort. One of the most relaxing and peaceful stays I’ve had. The team is warm, attentive, and always goes above and beyond. The resort itself is beautifully designed, with every detail feeling thoughtful and well curated. The food and overall dining experience were excellent. Their spa was also incredibly relaxing.
Jan
couple
March 16, 2026
“excellent food, cleanliness, great staff attitude”
Friendly and helpful staff, excellent food, about an hour from the sights/activities
Mark
solo_traveller
March 13, 2026
“An awesome week, Ycona team were exceptional so friendly and attentive nothing was too much trouble. The resort is Luxur”
Amazing property, great location with excellent Villas and facilities
Jassim
couple
March 7, 2026
communication & Staff
MOHAMMED
couple
March 6, 2026
“Thanks Omar”
The place is amazing abd Mr Omar was ver supportive to us - he where guiding us and following up with our needs really appreciated
Victor
couple
February 28, 2026
Ycona Luxury Resort is pure luxury with a modern island vibe. The villas are stylish and private, the service is exceptional, and every detail feels thoughtfully curated. Staff were friendly and amazing
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Massage, Windsurfing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Cycling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Beach, Badminton equipment, Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Pets allowed, Allergy-free room, Heating, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Rooftop pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Pet basket, Pet bowls, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Room service, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying, Packed lunches, Car hire
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Hotel Policies
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