Ycona Eco Luxury Resort is a 4.5-star luxury accommodation found in Urao–Marumbi on the east coast of Zanzibar. The resort is situated 9 minutes’ walk from Urao public beach surrounded by stunning views of the Indian Ocean. The resort is approximately 50 50-minute drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and Stone Town Tanzania Region. The hotel is surrounded by a green lush garden overlooking the beautiful views of the Indian Ocean perfect for travelers and holidaymakers visiting Zanzibar.
Ycona Eco Luxury Resort Zanzibar consists of 40 elegant and luxury air-conditioned private villas overlooking the panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and tropical gardens reflecting traditional building style and a high level of comfort. All Villas are well elevated, decorated, and furnished with private en-suite facilities of clean Flushing toilets, bathrooms with hot and cold showers, wrapped mosquito nets, flat-screen TVs, hair driers, living rooms, dressing mirrors, Air conditioning, chairs, Free bottled water, satellites, extra rooms, free toiletries to mention but a few. Villas have large verandas, terraces, and Private Balconies you relax while overlooking the stunning views over the Indian Ocean, garden views, and surrounding areas. Each villa is well equipped with excellent and comfortable queen and king-sized beds with soft linen and clean and washed beddings. Villas are in different categories with ocean view, garden view rooms varying in sizes with single beds for individuals, double beds/twin sharing, and triple/family rooming options.
Ycona Eco Luxury Resort Zanzibar offers more services and facilities which include;
A restaurant that serves different meals both international and African zanzibari-inspired cuisine that meets guests’ choices. Meals offered include. A breakfast at the beach while overlooking a beautiful Tranquil environment, lunch and dinner both in and outdoors dinners served by well-trained, friendly, and organized staff.
A well-stocked bar with a shared lounge with comfortable seats offering a variety of refreshments like; local, cocktails, wines, spirits, and international beers, you relax and sip the cocktail or monk tail while overlooking the panoramic view over the Indian Ocean, the stone town, and surrounding areas.
A blue water swimming pool that cools off the hot afternoon with a poolside bed to relax on as you sip wine while overlooking the surrounding landscape
Services include; Free parking space, airport pick-ups and drop-offs, Laundry and housekeeping services available; and massage and spa services to calm your body, and relax after the massage.
Internet WIFI hotspot available at the hotel that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.
Business center with seminars, meeting & wedding places for corporate functions and honeymoon packages, and many more.
Activities to do while at the lodge include; Full day island tour, dolphin spotting, diving in beautiful waters, visiting Jozani forest, cooking tours, night walking tours, especially in Stone Town, etc.
Zanzibar is not an independent country; it is a self–governing state in Tanzania found off the coast of East Africa. It is considered to be an old trade center in Tanzania, it is the Archipelago (group) of Islands and the stone town is the historical city center located 6 km south of Zanzibar International Airport. The airport is connected on a daily basis with all the major East African Cities like; Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Dar-el-salaam, Nairobi, and Mombasa, and most of the airlines land directly on the Island making Europe, Asia, and North America relatively easy to reach. Zanzibar is the home of over 705,000 people speaking different languages with around 4 ethnic groups. The country is a lively mixture of culture, religion, and cuisines. The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry season in Jan to March or July to October and December. There are different accommodations in Zanzibar; Budget mid-range and luxury accommodations that are convenient, and affordable to visitors visiting the area. There are different and more attractions/ activities to do while in Zanzibar. They include; visiting the beaches (nakupenda, nungwi, paje beaches, etc)where most of the people travel to Zanzibar for vacations, and relaxation, Visiting the historical landmarks of Stone Town (the heart and Soul of Islands), prison Island, the Palace Museum, Head to Jozan Forests, visiting caves, spice/cultural tours to different parts of Zanzibar especially local village, quad biking, Parasailing boat trips and many other activities. One can visit Zanzibar and still travel to other different parts of Tanzania.
