Ycona Luxury Resort

Rooms

Ycona Luxury Resort has the following types of villas:

Luxury Beach Front Eco-Villas

• Honeymoon Beach Front Villa, adults only, swimming pool, jacuzzi on roof terrace, garden, ocean view (2p)
• Ycona Signature Beach Front Villa, adults only, swimming pool, jacuzzi on roof terrace, garden, ocean view (2p)
• Panoramic Rooftop Villa, swimming pool, jacuzzi on roof terrace, garden, ocean view (2-3p)

Luxury Family Villas

• Tropical Lake, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, swimming pool, jacuzzi, garden, lake view (4p)
• Ycona Signature Lake, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, swimming pool, jacuzzi, garden, lake view, (6p)
• Spice Garden, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, swimming pool, jacuzzi, garden, garden view (6p)

Jungle Suites

• Panoramic Rooftop Ocean View Suite, plunge pool on roof terrace, outdoor shower and bath, ocean and garden view (2p)
• Panoramic Rooftop Suite, plunge pool on roof terrace, outdoor shower and bath, garden view (2p)
• Jungle Suite, outdoor shower and bath, garden view (2p)

Activities

Ycona Luxury Resort offers the following activities:

• Swimming
• Snorkeling
• Canoeing
• Massages
• Beauty treatments
• Yoga
• Fitness
• Cycling
• Scooting
• Ycona herb and botanical garden walk
• Circular Ycona – walk along our own eco projects
• Local art workshop

Price indication

From € 405 to € 610 pppn (lodging & breakfast)

• Excluding additional costs such as transport etc.
• The final price depends on the room chosen, the season and currency fluctuations.

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Ycona Luxury Eco Resort, Zanzibar

Socially responsible

At Ycona, they believe that the next generation of resorts must be ethical, responsible and sustainable, without compromising luxury.

Ycona actively promotes all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations and aligns with the Sustainable Agenda for 2030. By integrating these goals into their activities and initiatives, they aim to create a positive impact on the environment, society and the economy, thereby making a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future for all.

Education and Community:

• Education and training of local youth from nearby schools (Uroa and Marumbi).
• Creation of employment and promotion of diversity and self-determination.
• Investment in local economy and promotion of Tanzania as a nation.
• Establishment of Ycona Training Centre for future workforce.
• Promoting gender equality and inclusion in the work environment.

Environment:

• Strive for carbon neutrality within ten years.
• Use of recycled materials and limiting construction to 40 villas to preserve local vegetation.
• Planting of over a million plants to promote biodiversity and CO2 sequestration.
• Use of solar energy for air conditioning and water heating.
• Energy efficiency improvements with energy efficient lighting and solar panels.

Local Production:

• Promotion of organic, local and seasonal food.
• Cultivation of vegetables, fruits and herbs in the Ycona Botanic Garden.
• Use of organic products and irrigation with collected humidity.
• Own production of poultry, eggs and herbs for use in the Mama Africa restaurant.

Water Management:

• Awareness of water conservation among guests and staff.
• Implementation of water saving techniques and water recycling.
• Use of rainwater for gardening and an advanced water purification system.
• Offering locally purified water in glass bottles to avoid plastic waste reduce.

Waste management:

• Circular economy practices and waste reuse.
• Conversion of food waste into organic fertilizers.
• Innovative techniques for using washed-up seaweed as compost.
• Awareness programs on waste reduction and recycling for staff and the local community.