5* Ycona Luxury Resort

Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Ycona, is a stylish, family -owned five star boutique resort, featuring 40 private villas set along an exclusive 500-metre private whie-sand beach on the island of Zanzibar, the Pearl of Africa. A secluded sancturary designed for privacy, authenticity and refined luxury. Combining world-class comfort with a distinctive African-Italian inspired design. 

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Located along the East Coast of Zanzibar, Ycona watches over a 500m long, white, sandy, soft, private bay in the North of Marumbi. The resort owns over 60,000sqm of unspoiled
tropical jungle, overlooking the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean.

Why we Love it

  • The most awarded luxury Eco-Resort in East Africa.
  • Designed to offer each guest their own private paradise. 
  • World-Class amenities & Wellness experiences.
  • An idylllic hideaway for romantic couples, honeymooners as well as an inspiring retreat for families. 
  • Multi Awards winner:
    Best Luxury Villa Resort Zanzibar 2026 - World Travel Awards 
    Best Eco Luxury Resort Zanzibar 2025 (ZICA)
    Outstanding Luxury Resort of the year 2024 - East Africa
    Best Luxury Eco Resort 2024 - Zanzibar

Our Recommendation

  • Capture unforgettable moments against the vibrant backdrop of a tropical paradise with a photoshoot!
  • Couple Yoga Session available on request (Private class $50 per couple)
  • Experience a unique picnic on a pristine sandbank, revealed during low tide and surrounded by turquoise waters.
    Package includes: wine / beer, refreshing water, fresh fruit, and delicious snacks. (Duration: 2 hours: $120 per couple)

Honeymoon Packages

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Includes

  • EXCLUSIVE OFFER to My Beach Weddings 
    Rate advertised 12 May - 19 May 2026  / surcharge may apply for other departures 
    Alternative dates for this offer: 14 September - 18 December 2026 / 13 April - 11 June 2026
  • 7 nights accommodation in a  Rooftop Jungle Villa 
  • Return flights (ex JNB) Fly Safair , other cities on request
  • COMPLIMENTARY Meal upgrade to Half Board 
  • Return private airport transfer 
  • All Taxes & Surcharges 

More Info

Meal Upgrades available:

  • Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Full Board PLUS - ALL meals including soft drinks and minibar 
  • All Inclusive - All meals and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • PREMIUM All Inclusive - All Meals + PREMIUM alcoholic beverages and non alcoholic beverages

Honeymoon Inclusions

  • Welcome organic drink
  • 25 usd (R411) voucher per person per stay at our Cave SPA or Exclusive Coral Caves
  • 25 usd (R411) voucher per person on any private Dinner on the beach or at Villa
* Terms & Conditions Apply

Includes

  • EXCLUSIVE OFFER to My Beach Weddings 
    Rate advertised 12 May - 19 May 2026  / surcharge may apply for other departures 
  • Alternative dates for this offer: 14 September - 18 December 2026  / 13 April - 11 June 2026 
  • 7 nights accommodation in a  Rooftop Jungle Villa with splash tub 
  • Return flights (ex JNB) Fly Safair , other cities on request
  • COMPLIMENTARY Meal upgrade to Half Board 
  • Return private airport transfer 
  • All Taxes & Surcharges 

More Info

Meal Upgrades available:

  • Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Full Board PLUS - ALL meals including soft drinks and minibar 
  • All Inclusive - All meals and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • PREMIUM All Inclusive - All Meals + PREMIUM alcoholic beverages and non alcoholic beverages

Honeymoon Inclusions

  • Welcome organic drink
  • 25 usd (R411) voucher per person per stay at our Cave SPA or Exclusive Coral Caves
  • 25 usd (R411) voucher per person on any private Dinner on the beach or at Villa
* Terms & Conditions Apply

Wedding Packages

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Your tailored wedding (View wedding brochure) 

The brochure offers a glimpse into what your perfect day could look like at our Ycona - a celebration filled with beauty, joy, and unforgettable moments.
Whether it’s a unique menu, special décor, or meaningful traditions, our dedicated mwedding planning team is here to bring your vision to life.

WHATEVER YOUR DREAM MAY BE ... Ycona will make it come true! 

* Terms & Conditions Apply

Proposal Packages

Floating Apéro
Treat yourself to a unique and unforgettable dining proposal experience, in your private pool or the main pool 

  • A dreamy floating tropical aperitif, where you can sip and savor exotic bites.
  • Indulge in fresh fruits, gourmet treats, and if you desir, a chilled glass of champagne to elevate the moment

The advertised rate is per couple 

More Info

  • Add anything you desire to make your special day truly unforgettable. From romantic touches to bespoke experiences, let us know how we can personalise every detail to create memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Capture unforgettable moments against the vibrant backdrop of a tropical paradise with a photoshoot ! 
    (Details & Pricing on request) 
* Terms & Conditions Apply

Enchanting Sandbank Proposal
A unique picnic on Yocna's pristine sandbank, revealed during low tide and surrounded by turquoise waters.

Inclusions:

  • Wine or beer
  • Refreshing water
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Delicious snacks

The advertised rate is per couple 

More Info

  • Add anything you desire to make your special day truly unforgettable. From romantic touches to bespoke experiences, let us know how we can personalise every detail to create memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Capture unforgettable moments against the vibrant backdrop of a tropical paradise with a photoshoot ! 
    (Details & Pricing on request) 
* Terms & Conditions Apply

Flower messsage 
Message with up to 30 letters on the bed!

  • Transform your heartfelt message into a romantic masterpiece with eco-friendly silk petals that reflect the resort’s commitment to sustainability.
  • Message written in eco-conscious rose petals offers a unique and unforgettable way to express your love. Let your words bloom with beauty and romance

The advertised rate is per couple 

More Info

  • Add anything you desire to make your special day truly unforgettable. From romantic touches to bespoke experiences, let us know how we can personalise every detail to create memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Capture unforgettable moments against the vibrant backdrop of a tropical paradise with a photoshoot ! 
    (Details & Pricing on request) 
* Terms & Conditions Apply

Ycona Love Island Experience
Enjoy a romantic setup immersed in the heart of our tropical lake - the perfect setting for a magical moment.

Your Love Island experience includes:

  • A beautifully decorated private setting on the lake
  • One bottle of Prosecco or wine of your choice
  • A selection of canapés
  • One shisha

The advertised rate is per couple.

More Info

  • Add anything you desire to make your special day truly unforgettable. From romantic touches to bespoke experiences, let us know how we can personalise every detail to create memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Capture unforgettable moments against the vibrant backdrop of a tropical paradise with a photoshoot ! 
    (Details & Pricing on request) 
* Terms & Conditions Apply

Dine under the stars
Escape to a secluded beach for an unforgettable romantic dinner. As the sun sets, a elegantly decorated table, surrounded by fairy lights and plush cushions, awaits you!

  • Indulge in a gourmet tropical menu of your choice 
    Fresh seafood & Exotic desserts paired with fine wines or tropical cocktails! 
  • Personalized touches and a stargazing finale.

The advertised rate is per couple 

Menus available: (view Exclusive dining brochure) 

  • Vegetarian - From R3,300 per couple 
  • Charred Tiger prawns  / Marinated beef fillet - R3,700 per couple 

More Info

  • Add anything you desire to make your special day truly unforgettable. From romantic touches to bespoke experiences, let us know how we can personalise every detail to create memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Capture unforgettable moments against the vibrant backdrop of a tropical paradise with a photoshoot ! 
    (Details & Pricing on request) 
* Terms & Conditions Apply

Resort Facilities

  • 24/7 Reception
  • CCTV & security
  • Golf cars, electric scooters, bikes
  • Medical service on call
  • Boutique
  • Game room (including billiard table)
  • Gym
  • Overwater yoga patio
  • Tropical lakes and waterwalls
  • Jogging trail
  • Spa and beauty salon
  • Private massages and treatments services in the villas
  • Kids playground
  • Botanic and spice garden
  • Pet area
  • Secluded, white sandy beach including water sports equipment
    (canoa, paddle boarding, snorkeling, low tide beach volley)
  • Main pool and cocktail bar

Check in: 14:00
Check out: 11:00 

Activities

Complimentary Activities 

  • Bikes and electric scooters 
    Ycona Luxury Resort is developed over 60,000 sqm and has a long path of internal roads to explore the magnificent and luxuriant vegetation, explore the Ycona Bay and coast line, Ycona Tropical Lake and much more! 
  • Stand up paddling
  • Beach Volleyball 
  • Ycona Jungle trail 

Gym
Stay energized in the lake-view gym or find your private yoga sessions in sstunning natural spots around the resort 

  • Indoor - Fully air-conditioned indoor gym, equipped with modern cardio machines, free weights, and strength-training equipment.
  • Outdoor yoga deck, Flow above the water (6:00 - 23:00) - offering a peaceful sanctuary for sunrise and sunset sessions.

Other Activities available (View brochure) 

  • Romantic boat escape
  • Quad & jeep adrenaline
  • Golf
  • Fishing excursion
  • Horseback riding
  • Diving & Snorkeling
  • Swimming with turtles
  • Sightseeing excursions
  • Luxry safari

Entertainment & Family Services

Children's Policy

  • Kids U/3 years stay and eat free when sharing with parents 
  • Children 3 - 12 years pay 50%
  • Kid's play area 

Ycona Wellness
Unwind at Serena Cave Spa, overlooking a tropical Lake where every treatment is a sensory escape 
Don't miss the signature Coral Cave Massae - a rare, tide-timed ritual set in natural coral chambers revealed only when the sea recedes. 

  • Indoor & outdoor treatment rooms
  • Nail bar & hair styling
  • Outdoor tropical waterfall relaxing area
  • Couple massages in the privacy of your villa 

Ycona Spices & Botanic Tour (Complimentary)
Ycona has been developed around an uncontaminated tropical nature set-up.
 Ycona Spice Garden, where you can join complimentary tours guided by the head gardener, and feel the incredible perfumes, colours and tastes of some of the typical Zanzibari spices.

A small gift will be offered to bring back home and remember such moments.

Food & Drink

Meal plans available:
Unlimited Ycona still water in outlets

  • Breakfast daily
  • Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board) PLUS soft drinks including mini bar
  • All Inclusive - All Meals PLUS Alcohol & Spirits including mini bar 
  • Premium All Inclusive - All meals PLUS premium alcohol & Spirits including mini bar 

What to expect

  • Fresh & farm-to-table products
  • Hala Food
  • Unique seafood selections
  • Fresh & Helathy menus
  • Tropical fruit juices
  • Unique culinary experiences
  • Asperitifs
  • Signature cocktails
  • Wine tasting
  • Cooking show & Private chef 

Restaurants

With 4 restaurants, and 3 bars and private customised solutions at hand, Ycona offers true and unique culinary experiences with a variety of ambiences, allowing you to enjoy extraordinary, high quality food specialties, prepared mostly with local farm-to-table ingredients. 

Mama Africa Botanic Restaurant (Farm to Table Dining Concept)
Located on the Ycona Botanic Garden. Each meal is a canvas painted with the vibrant hues of the garden's produce, a symphony of flavors orchestrated by your own choices
African & Midlle eastern dishes 

Heart of Zanzbar (Fine Dining)
Best sushi in Zanzibar!  - Heart shaped fine dining Pan-Asian resturant 

The Jungle pizzeria - Casual & Family Dining
Italian restaurant with traditional pizza owner in Slyce 

Ycona Beach Lounge  - Beach / Poolside Bar & Lounge 

Other Unique culinary experiences 

  • Private dining in the confort of your luxury villa or in one of the iconic natural spots

Our Tip

  • Dine under the stars - Escape to a secluded beach for an unforgettable romantic dinner.
  • Enjoy a romantic setup immersed in the heart of the tropical lake — the perfect setting for a magical moment
    A beautifully decorated private setting on the lake including:
    One bottle of Prosecco or wine of your choice
    A selection of canapés
    One shisha
  • Floating Breakfast in your private pool  - $25 per person 

Featuring 40 private exo-luxury villas, with luxury spaces within Ycona feature modern Italian design, high end finishing and authentic African touches using decor from local artisans.

Rooftop Jungle Villa (50 sqm)

350 - 450 sqm Plot 
Independent Villa
50 sqm panoramic rooftop
1 kings size bedroom
Cozy private garden 
Outdoor patio with tropical shower & Tub 
Accommodates: 2 Adults + 1 child (extra bed)

Rooftop Jungle Villa with splash tub (50 sqm)

450 sqm plot
Independent Private villa of 180 sqm built area
1 King Size Bed 
50 sqm panoramic rooftop with cosy splash tub 
Jungle view from the rooftop
Outdoor patio with tropical shower & Tub 
Accommodates: 2 Adults + 1 child (extra bed) 

Rooftop Ocean View Jungle Villa with splash tub (50 sqm)

450 sqm plot
Independent Private villa of 180 sqm built area
1 King Size Bed 
50 sqm panoramic rooftop with cosy splash tub 
Ocean / Jungle view from the rooftop
Outdoor patio with tropical shower & Tub 
Accommodates: 2 Adults + 1 child (extra bed) 

Signature Villa with pool (85 sqm) 

600 sqm plot
1 king size bedroom
40 sqm Private swimming pool with immersed table 
65 sqm panoramic rooftop with splash tub 
Cozy Private garden
Accommodates: 2 Adults + 1 / 2 extra beds 

Signature Beach Front Villa with Pool (85 sqm)

Ocean View 
600 sqm plot
1 king size bedroom
40 sqm Private swimming pool with immersed table 
65 sqm panoramic rooftop with splash tub 
Cozy Private garden
Accommodates: 2 Adults + 1 / 2 extra beds 

Honeymoon Beach Front Villa with Pool (85 sqm)

PREMIUM Ocean View
700 sqm plot
1 king size bedroom
40 sqm Private swimming pool with immersed table 
65 sqm panoramic rooftop with splash tub 
Cozy Private garden
Accommodates: 2 Adults + 1 / 2 extra beds 

Luxury Two Bedroom Villa with Pool (180 sqm)

1200 sqm plot
Lake View
2 king size bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Large Kitchen 
75 sqm Private swimming pool with immersed table 
Garden Splush tub 
Large Private garden
Accommodates: up to 6 guests 

Luxury Three Bedroom Villa with Pool (210 sqm)

1200 sqm plot
Garden View
3 king size bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Large Kitchen 
75 sqm Private swimming pool with immersed table 
Garden Splush tub 
Large Private garden
Accommodates: up to 8 guests 

Room Inclusions

  • Bathroom amenities from Lluxury Brands
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels, bathrobe & slippers
  • Mini Fridge
  • Tea, coffee & Water
  • Safe Box
  • TV & Wi-Fi
  • Portable bluetooth sound system
  • Laundry Bag / Laundry service (additional fee)
  • Portable Bluetooth Speakers - On Request
  • Iron & ironing board (on request)
  • Plug adaptors
  • Stationary 
  • Baby bassinet (extra, in selected rooms)
  • Pet accessories (extra, in selected rooms)
  • Baby cot (on request)

Our Tip

  • Hire a private chef and take advantage of this one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience, from the comfort of your modern family villa.
  • The Jungle Villas are an idyllic escape for nature lovers - Bali style tub 
  • All Beach Villas feature a private pool, covered patio, and a panormic rooftop with splash tub!
  • The spacious family villas overlook the tropical lake & Spice garden - fully equipped luxury kitchen, dining and lounge area, private pool and a garden splash tub. 

Zayra Beach

Exchange your vows on the pristine white sands of Zanzibar, with the gentle sound of the Indian Ocean as your backdrop.
At Ycona Luxury Resort, every beach wedding is a bespoke celebration, where natural beauty meets refined luxury. From intimate ceremonies at sunset to elegantly styled receptions under the stars. Your special day is designed to be as unforgettable as your love story.

Y-Lounge & Pool Deck

Celebrate in style at the Y Lounge & Pool Deck, an elevated venue where contemporary elegance meets breathtaking ocean views.
Overlooking the shimmering coastline, this sophisticated space is ideal for sunset ceremonies, chic cocktail receptions, and stylish wedding dinners under the stars.
With its relaxed yet refined ambiance, it offers the perfect setting for couples seeking a modern, unforgettable celebration in Zanzibar.

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