Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun loungers
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Overwater | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Overwater | Living area
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Michamvi, Michamvi, Unguja South Region, 72211
  • Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marumbi Beach
  • Pingwe Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪80 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Bungalows Beach Pavilion

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1453 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 1453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 1722 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Overwater

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Villa, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Michamvi

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa is within the area of popular sights such as Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This 21-room, 5-star hotel has a private beach, a full-service spa, and free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pingwe Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Dongwe Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Paje Beach - 23 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 25 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baladin - ‬6 min drive
  • Zanzi Bar
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • Sai marce

About this property

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 75 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and free use of bicycles.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds sport Frette Italian sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, sitting areas, and minibars.
A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open select days. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Free beach club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Day gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Day gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 75 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner on December 25 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner on January 1 is included in the total price shown.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Kono Kono
Kono Kono Beach
Kono Kono Beach Michamvi
Kono Kono Beach Resort
Kono Kono Beach Resort Michamvi
Kono Kono Beach Resort Michamvi, Zanzibar
Kono Kono Beach Villas Hotel Michamvi
Konokono Beach Resort
Konokono Isaraya Over Water
Konokono Beach Resort Isaraya Over Water Villa
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa Hotel
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa Michamvi

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa?

This hotel is located in Michamvi within a short 5-minute walk of Michamvi Kae Beach. You'll also find Pingwe Beach and Dongwe Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa?

As of Jun 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa on Jun 27, 2025 start from $133.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot springs. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa include a casino at the property?

No, Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a private beach and a beach bar.

Does Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa.

Are there connecting rooms at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa?

The closest major airport to Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 19.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa?

Yes, every guestroom at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 262 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Konokono was a beautiful resort. I really enjoyed the beauty of the bungalow beach villa we stayed in. It was my birthday and they welcomed me with a little decoration in the room which was so cute. The food was great, it definitely gave fine dining but the fixed menu for dinner was delicious. The staff were very nice and helpful. There are monkeys on site, which was cool. They also have someone you can book activities with at lobby. The beach is beautiful but close up to shore needs to be cleaned and or need to put a garbage near by so people don’t litter. The only thing i could say about this hotel is that it is a very quiet and peaceful resort. Not much amenities. So if you are looking for somewhere to just have peace and quiet then this is your place. There is no vibes here just a laid back getaway. Beatrice was very nice and the staff as well. I think it would be good for them to promote that this hotel is a tranquility hotel so that people are not caught off guard with the type of vibes they may be looking for during their stay. Nevertheless it’s a beautiful resort in Zanzibar.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

vernesie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great resort I love it. I will come stay again. The food was good. The view was good. My room was good the workers was good. Everyone was so helpful. Everyone was so nice and loving. I will come there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet Togan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay in Zanzibar. If you want a quiet, cosy and well-maintained place in the island, Konkokoro is an ideal place to stay. We felt like having a private beach :). The food was delicious. The staff was so nice. Facility is clean. Highly recommended !
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahina Praveen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sublime relaxing & majestic ♡
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice and quite resort away from the busy city center. Clean rooms and good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waldo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful sunsets
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Munzir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A blissful moment of rest and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle…. Easy access to various excursions in Zanzibar such as swimming with the dolphins, starfish and in the coral sea… Beautiful, friendly people who are so gentle and helpful. Keep up the amazing work Konokono- a lifetime experience ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Muhammad Mobin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Memorable honeymoon

Overall, it was an absolutely amazing experience - we stayed in the over-water villa. Extremely helpful staff, great service, amazing food options, the views were incredible, 2 restaurant options so overall very pleased with that. One thing to be aware of is that they do have an electricity issue where randomly in the middle of the night, they are left with no electricity. I was told it's the whole island problem so bear that in mind. Also, their villas aren't entirely sealed so I had a few ants crawl into my luggage and a few lizards on the outside of the villa. It is a bit further out from the rest of the island so you'll need a hire car or taxi to get to other places if you do decide to leave the resort. Overall: I'd highly recommend it! Thank you for a wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dezhanee

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rimmi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is far from the airport but the overwater villas are magnificent if you want peace and quiet- great service and staff with views that will take your breath away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shahbaz

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at konokono in the over water villa was horrendous taking in to consideration how much you are spending. The food variety and the actual food itself is extremely poor, I ordered beef but it was though I was chewing on a tyre. The only thing good was the fruit. I previously went to 2 hotels in Zanzibar before konokono which were also 5* where the food was prepared by excellent chefs. Furthermore, the overwater villa is not private at all, whilst taking a shower there are fisherman and boats which go past and there’s no curtain on the window so you can be seen naked. The interior of the room is out of date and a lot of dust when taken a look at in detail. The worse part is where the hotel is located, it’s a 10-12 minute bumpy ride once you see the sign of the hotel. Would not recommend this hotel at all, Riu palace is an excellent place located in a lively area. Alma boutique is also very good if you are looking for somewhere a little more quiet. I give konokono 3*
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-Road to hotel needs to be redone quite bumpy (15 mins prior to arrival) -Far from airport breakfast and dinner included customer service (Felix, Beatrice to name a few) over water villa room definitely gives luxury peaceful birthday song with sparkler cake surprise floating breakfast beautiful experience -phone in room didn’t work reported but not fixed massage was great flexibility (late checkout, last minute add on spa service) allow you to charge to the room (except for tips)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Jason Stewart

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay on this property! Our room was clean, the meals were great, and the staff was very friendly. We had no issues with the electricity or air conditioning. There were times when that water pressure would drop, but that didn’t affect our stay as we weren’t in the room often as we soaked up every minute of the beach and pool that we could! The staff arranged our transfers to and from the airport, as well as to The Rock Restaurant one day. All of our taxis were professional, kind and on time. We enjoyed chatting with the staff and felt very cared for and safe. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The over water villas were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mazen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect honeymoon resort

It was an amazing experience for our honeymoon. We booked the over the water villa. The room was perfect with a great view and balcony. Great staff and service, delicious food. Just the perfect place for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Room comfort

Nice stay, but not 5*

I'll start with what we liked. We were staying at Isaraya Owed Water Villa. The villa looks really nice, as in the photos, the view is gorgeous (I spent several hours every early morning looking at the ocean and the sunrise from my bed, it was really hypnotizing). There is a special restaurant on the ocean only for guests from over water villas (it looks interesting and gives the guests a feeling of exceptionality). We also liked the floating breakfast (you don't have to pay extra for it). And what did we not like? Very dirty pool in our Over Water Villa, rust in the pool, worn floor around the pool, room service - I waited 1 hour for the pizza, it was hard and without sauce, which I asked for and without cutlery. We received breakfast twice without toast, even though we had asked for it before. In my opinion, these are the details that a 5* resort must meet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Donyei

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall the place was okay. The staff was very nice. The food was just okay. Very bland. There werenr many options of the food for each meal. The location is not near too many places so there isnt much to do. The water in the room would go in and out. There are many bugs and geckos. The wifi was spotty and would go in and out. The best part was the staff. Everyone was very nice and accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Yvianne

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There’s nothing luxury about this hotel not even the food nothing to do in the hotel the only luxury thing about this hotel is overwater villa experience which the room needs some updating won’t be returning .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just want to say our welcome to Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya was one of the Kingly Experience too bad we had to spend just a night evening and morning. The General manager was so professional and very understanding. My wife did not want to leave this place. If you are looking for serenity, quite and privacy. This is definetly the place you wanna be in. Very big shout out to all the staffs these guys are five star experts and they treat all guests with the same energy and kindness. Most importantly Bernad, Jackson and Agness and the other young lady was the best. Konokono you are fortunate and lucky to have such a great personnel. I got so much but let just finalise by saying that i am very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024