is a 5-star retreat tucked in Sokoni, Tanzania, about from the city center. The address is Ycona Luxury Resort, Marumbi, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Breakfast is included to start the day, and the property sits beachfront with a private beach area and a private pool, plus free on-site parking and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Inside, rooms offer air conditioning, private entrances, and options with a kitchenette, terrace, or garden or lake views. The lineup of on-site pleasures includes a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool (free), a fitness center (free), and streaming services like Netflix. Snorkeling is free for underwater adventures, and live music performances add local charm. Pets are welcome with extra charges; other services such as shuttle, spa, airport shuttle, massages, babysitting, and horseback riding come with extra fees. Beach gear like umbrellas and chairs is free, and private parking remains on site.

With reviews, travelers share stories of sunlit breakfasts on the terrace, snorkel outings along the reef, and evenings by the private beach under Zanzibar skies, all framed by garden and lake views and plenty of space to unwind.

Culinary highlights unfold along the coast with Mama Africa, a traditional and romantic restaurant offering African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, International, and European flavors. For casual bites, Ycona Beach Lounge serves pizza and international fare in a modern, family-friendly setting, while SLYCE- Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria brings classic Italian dishes to the coast in a traditional, romantic atmosphere. After sunset, live music performances add local charm, and in-room entertainment includes Netflix streaming for cozy evenings.

An outdoor pool with a view invites year-round swims, and a private beach area sits just steps away. Beach gear like umbrellas and chairs is free, making sun-soaked days easy to plan. Snorkeling is free for underwater adventures along the reef, perfect for curious explorers, and a fitness center is free to use. Pets are welcome with charges, while other services such as shuttle, spa, airport shuttle, massages, babysitting, and horseback riding carry additional fees.

Accommodations range from beachfront and rooftop villas to spacious multi-bedroom options. Examples include Honeymoon Villa, Beachfront; Rooftop Villa, Panaromic View; Panaromic Rooftop Suite, Ocean View. Villa, 1 Bedroom (538 sqft) accommodates 2 adults and 1 child; Villa, 3 Bedroom (2260 sqft) accommodates 2 adults and 1 child; Villa, Private Pool (915 sqft) accommodates 2 adults; Villa, Beachfront (915 sqft) accommodates 2 adults and 1 child. Signature Family Villa, 3 Bedroom, Lake View also offers a generous stay.