Konokono in Kiswahili means snail. Just as a snail shell shelters and pampers its contents, so does the Konokono Beach Resort with its guests. Upon entering its relaxing and peaceful environments, you will experience a welcome second to none.
Konokono Beach Resort is a newly refurbished Beach resort located on the Michamvi Peninsula, on the South East Coast of Zanzibar – one of the most authentic and secluded places on the island – and overlooks the wonderful Chwaka Bay.
Konokonoâs 26 villas are nestled discreetly in 5 hectares of lush, natural surroundings, and were designed to make their guests enjoy a peaceful experience. There are four types of villas: Sea view villas, Garden view villas, Family villas and stunning Beach Pavilion Villas. Beside the private garden with plunge pool, each villa boasts an array of amenities such as air conditioning, LCD TV, mini bar, coffee and tea facilities and private safe.
The Garden view villas offer the luxury of a unique location and the privacy of your own private patio, which is ideal for immersing oneself in the serenity of the lush Konokono gardens. Each villa covers an area of 135 m2 with a 50âm2 external patio, kingâsize bed or twin beds and a garden with plunge pool.
The brand new Beach pavilions are located on the beautiful white beach. Each of the pavilions covers an area of 60 sqm (a 40sqm interior and a 20sqm patio) with amazing beach and sea view and a kingâsize bed, and to ensure you enjoy the picturesque, romantic sunsets there is a covered patio with a private plunge pool.
The four Sea view villas overlook the beautiful Chwaka Bay. Each of the villas covers an area of 135 m2 (an 85âm2 interior and a 50âm2 patio) with amazing ocean view and a kingâsize bed, and to ensure you enjoy the picturesque, romantic sunsets there is a patio designed for two, which includes a garden with a private plunge pool.
Tranquillity, privacy and intimacy for the whole family. Each of the two 135âm2 Family villas includes a 85âm2 interior and a 50âm2 external patio with garden and plunge pool, and is characterised by large areas, modern amenities, quiet and leisure opportunities in close contact with nature, the ideal setting for a peaceful experience for everyone. The comfort is ensured by the room with kingâsize canopied bed and the spacious living area capable of hosting two single beds. These villas can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (1â12 years old).
Perched on top of a cliff, the restaurant offers a panoramic view of Michamvi bay. Guests will enjoy splendid cocktails and dinners while viewing sunsets, or starâfilled nights. The 900âm2 restaurant offers the guest a unique culinary experience which matches its location and the menu, a fusion of local and international flavours, is conceived to satisfy all sensory needs. The attentive service offered by our staff will meet all your standards of what is expected of 5âstar service. The restaurant includes an infinity pool.
Through the use of worldârenowned and local products the Jungle Health spa promotes physical and mental regeneration thanks to purifying and invigorating treatments offered by our highly trained staff, including massages with essential oils.
The pool at Konokono is an oasis of relaxation. The white and blue hues of the pool mirror the colours of the sea and its vast white beach stretching several kilometres. Guests can enjoy long private walks along the beach surrounded by lush forests. At the end of the day beautiful sunsets will provide the perfect setting for sundowners. With its huge white pristine beach, Konokono is the ideal place to indulge in rest and regeneration. The resortâs unique and exclusive atmosphere is present also in the Infinity pool, overlooking the magnificent Chwaka Bay.
The Reception and concierge services are available 24/7 to respond to any request made by our guests. Excursions and transfers can be arranged at the reception.
A laundry service is open 24 hours a day with an additional ironing service provided.
The resort organizes excursions for guests and transfers to and from the airport, with the support of local multilingual guides. .
Perfect for Couples, Honeymooners, Family holidays.
WI-FI: available.
