Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
Hotel in Tanzania
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
About this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Catch some rays on Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa's private white sand beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy volleyball.
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.
Catch some rays on Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa's private white sand beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy volleyball.
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Tanzania
Nearby attractions
Available Rooms
Superior Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View
Beds not specified • 1453 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View
Beds not specified • 1453 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Villa, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View
Beds not specified • 1453 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Bungalows Beach Pavilion
Beds not specified • 646 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View
Beds not specified • 1722 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
4.0
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.
4.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
4.0
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*
4.0
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*
10.0
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!
10.0
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!
10.0
The over water villas were perfect!
10.0
The over water villas were perfect!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
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!
4.0
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!
6.0
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.
6.0
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.
2.0
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 .
2.0
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 .
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
The villas are beautiful spacious with high ceiling. Beautiful white sand private beach. Tranquil & luxurious. The only negative is the condition of the road leading to the resort. It is in need of repair.
10.0
The villas are beautiful spacious with high ceiling. Beautiful white sand private beach. Tranquil & luxurious. The only negative is the condition of the road leading to the resort. It is in need of repair.
3.0
Customer service non existing no lighting on huge set of stairs leading to villa slippery stairs when raining more bugs and lizards than expected had to repeatedly contact for service. It was not a good stay especially for the price
3.0
Customer service non existing no lighting on huge set of stairs leading to villa slippery stairs when raining more bugs and lizards than expected had to repeatedly contact for service. It was not a good stay especially for the price
4.0
Where do I begin it was so much starting with the pick up from the airport. I wasn't informed the transportation fee beedes to be paid in cag. I would have been prepared with the cash if I were informed ahead of time. Once we arrived which was extremely late due to flight delays our room wasn't available. There was an unfortunate accident so that wasn't their fault but the room wasn't very clean. The floor was filthy and you can tell it was a rushed job. A short time after arrival the power goes out. This apparently is a thing because it happened frequently during our stay. The A/C & refrigerator wasn't working well. I complained for several days they were supposed to send maintenance. We never saw maintenance. We then encountered a rat in our room! This was the straw that broke the camels back. After battling the rat all night they finally moved us to another Overwater bungalow. They never resolved the issue and moved the next guests right in our old bungalow. The bungalows need a good overall sprucing up. I'm a frequent international traveler and the best part of this trip was leaving the resort for 3 days going on our safari in Arusha. The communication between staff was lacking and insufficient. The front desk miscommunicated transportation fees, they never informed housekeeping about the rat and why our room was in such disarray the next day, and maintenance never communicated with housekeeping.The maid drop the key in the ocean. We had a terrible experience. Don't go!
4.0
Where do I begin it was so much starting with the pick up from the airport. I wasn't informed the transportation fee beedes to be paid in cag. I would have been prepared with the cash if I were informed ahead of time. Once we arrived which was extremely late due to flight delays our room wasn't available. There was an unfortunate accident so that wasn't their fault but the room wasn't very clean. The floor was filthy and you can tell it was a rushed job. A short time after arrival the power goes out. This apparently is a thing because it happened frequently during our stay. The A/C & refrigerator wasn't working well. I complained for several days they were supposed to send maintenance. We never saw maintenance. We then encountered a rat in our room! This was the straw that broke the camels back. After battling the rat all night they finally moved us to another Overwater bungalow. They never resolved the issue and moved the next guests right in our old bungalow. The bungalows need a good overall sprucing up. I'm a frequent international traveler and the best part of this trip was leaving the resort for 3 days going on our safari in Arusha. The communication between staff was lacking and insufficient. The front desk miscommunicated transportation fees, they never informed housekeeping about the rat and why our room was in such disarray the next day, and maintenance never communicated with housekeeping.The maid drop the key in the ocean. We had a terrible experience. Don't go!
10.0
The staff was amazing
10.0
The staff was amazing
2.0
This was the worst experience I have ever had. I am quite use to staying in some rough places and don’t mind that if that is the expectation. I paid premium money for a supposed premium Villa “over the ocean”. It started with the taxi service from the port, the driver was great but, it was not conveyed that it was a private service not from the resort so, when we were dropped off at the resort he expected to be paid on the spot, so make sure you bring cash to pay the driver, it won’t be charged through the hotel. After sorting out the taxi service we were led to our “over the ocean villa” The “ocean view” was at least 200 meters away and nothing like the pictures when booked. I tried logging in on the WiFi that was supposedly available and there was no connection to internet at all, the entire night. I went to take a shower after the long journey to the resort and had abysmal water pressure and zero hot water. When my Wife went to take a shower the water completely shut off in the middle of her shower, the water didn’t come back the entire evening. We tried to make the most of it and have a nice dinner well, the entire time of the dinner we had to listen to cats incessantly whining and going around our feet, my allergies were not liking that whole situation. The wait staff was very kind and courteous but, the food.. it is a set menu with very limited options and the food at best is 2.5/5. The next morning we tried to take a shower and there wasn’t water again. No refund!!
2.0
This was the worst experience I have ever had. I am quite use to staying in some rough places and don’t mind that if that is the expectation. I paid premium money for a supposed premium Villa “over the ocean”. It started with the taxi service from the port, the driver was great but, it was not conveyed that it was a private service not from the resort so, when we were dropped off at the resort he expected to be paid on the spot, so make sure you bring cash to pay the driver, it won’t be charged through the hotel. After sorting out the taxi service we were led to our “over the ocean villa” The “ocean view” was at least 200 meters away and nothing like the pictures when booked. I tried logging in on the WiFi that was supposedly available and there was no connection to internet at all, the entire night. I went to take a shower after the long journey to the resort and had abysmal water pressure and zero hot water. When my Wife went to take a shower the water completely shut off in the middle of her shower, the water didn’t come back the entire evening. We tried to make the most of it and have a nice dinner well, the entire time of the dinner we had to listen to cats incessantly whining and going around our feet, my allergies were not liking that whole situation. The wait staff was very kind and courteous but, the food.. it is a set menu with very limited options and the food at best is 2.5/5. The next morning we tried to take a shower and there wasn’t water again. No refund!!
10.0
This is the place for a wonderful, restful and lovely honeymoon!! My husband and I stayed in one of the Isaraya Villas, and these are a must. We loved the intimate privacy within the villa: own pool, access to the ocean, sunset views, short walk to the clean beach and restaurant (delicious, fresh meals made to order). We also enjoyed the facilities on the main resort as well. The staff are welcoming and helpful, they added to the serene atmosphere. We would visit again!
10.0
This is the place for a wonderful, restful and lovely honeymoon!! My husband and I stayed in one of the Isaraya Villas, and these are a must. We loved the intimate privacy within the villa: own pool, access to the ocean, sunset views, short walk to the clean beach and restaurant (delicious, fresh meals made to order). We also enjoyed the facilities on the main resort as well. The staff are welcoming and helpful, they added to the serene atmosphere. We would visit again!
10.0
My mother and I enjoyed a delightful three-day stay at this hotel. The staff was exceptionally friendly and cooperative, always ready to assist. When a water pipe broke, they promptly provided an alternative, offering a can of water for showering. The diverse and delicious menu changed daily for dinner, and the breakfast was equally tasty, served by friendly staff. The quiet ambiance and breathtaking view make it a highly recommended retreat. Our garden villa, complete with a personal plunge pool, was spacious, immaculate, and included a daily supply of fresh water bottles. The rooms were consistently clean, and the staff throughout the hotel were welcoming and accommodating.
10.0
My mother and I enjoyed a delightful three-day stay at this hotel. The staff was exceptionally friendly and cooperative, always ready to assist. When a water pipe broke, they promptly provided an alternative, offering a can of water for showering. The diverse and delicious menu changed daily for dinner, and the breakfast was equally tasty, served by friendly staff. The quiet ambiance and breathtaking view make it a highly recommended retreat. Our garden villa, complete with a personal plunge pool, was spacious, immaculate, and included a daily supply of fresh water bottles. The rooms were consistently clean, and the staff throughout the hotel were welcoming and accommodating.
1.0
The hotel was not ready to accommodate guests. The room was not ready for check-in, there were two people in our room still cleaning. The doors didn't close properly so massive bugs were climbing into the room. The power went off repeatedly in the night, there were no back up generators, and then the water shut off for the entire resort.
The lighting for the stairs leading to the beach was dark so you couldn't see where you were going, they were literally still installing lights in the dining area while we were eating.
The staff are friendly but lost, a beautiful buffet was set for the guests without spoons for service. The waiters promise to serve the food to you and never arrive.
Kono Kono has a team of well intended staff but very far from being ready to call itself a resort and accommodate any guests.
1.0
The hotel was not ready to accommodate guests. The room was not ready for check-in, there were two people in our room still cleaning. The doors didn't close properly so massive bugs were climbing into the room. The power went off repeatedly in the night, there were no back up generators, and then the water shut off for the entire resort.
The lighting for the stairs leading to the beach was dark so you couldn't see where you were going, they were literally still installing lights in the dining area while we were eating.
The staff are friendly but lost, a beautiful buffet was set for the guests without spoons for service. The waiters promise to serve the food to you and never arrive.
Kono Kono has a team of well intended staff but very far from being ready to call itself a resort and accommodate any guests.
10.0
We stayed for 2 nights in the Beach Pavilion at Konokono during Valentine’s Day and it was an unforgettable experience.
We had dinner at the over the water restaurant at Iysara (the conjoined hotel) on our first night and then an amazing buffet on the beach for Valentine’s Day with yellowfin tuna, a fire and and live music - the setting was divine. Both meals were included in our half board booking and they were easily two of the best meals of our whole stay in Zanzibar.
The staff were attentive and cheerful and the beach itself is genuinely stunning. We highly recommend the beach pavilion as the view of sunset from the room is unparalleled.
Thank you to the team at Konokono for a magical stay. We will definitely be coming back for longer in the future.
10.0
We stayed for 2 nights in the Beach Pavilion at Konokono during Valentine’s Day and it was an unforgettable experience.
We had dinner at the over the water restaurant at Iysara (the conjoined hotel) on our first night and then an amazing buffet on the beach for Valentine’s Day with yellowfin tuna, a fire and and live music - the setting was divine. Both meals were included in our half board booking and they were easily two of the best meals of our whole stay in Zanzibar.
The staff were attentive and cheerful and the beach itself is genuinely stunning. We highly recommend the beach pavilion as the view of sunset from the room is unparalleled.
Thank you to the team at Konokono for a magical stay. We will definitely be coming back for longer in the future.
4.0
This is a beautiful resort on a white sand beach. Nice lush garden full of flowers, nice and spacious and villas with private pools. Extremely friendly staff that makes you forget the punishing track to reach the hotel.
We soon found out that a few details were wrong: the refrigerator was broken, then the absence of shower gel for which we had to chase the reception for two days. Then the constant lack of fresh towels, whether for the pool or for the bathroom, unchanged bed linens, and mostly mediocre food served well beyond the limits of patience (usually a 40-50 minute wait to get a standard dish). Factor in the frequent water shortages that made a simple shower impossible, a power outage for Christmas while the rest of the area was still lit, extending into the next days, and most of all the constant need to fight and beg for the most basic amenities and you get the perfect recipe for a stressful stay. We witnessed several guests, parties of up to 10 people, leave after finding another hotel. We complained several times to the reception and the manager himself who offered us an upgrade to full board. But the issues, obviously related to insufficient staff training, lasted until the last moment. The manager offered us a refund for three nights. Of course, nothing happened despite several reminders to the hotel and the offline services of Expedia that deserve their name. Lack of professionalism across the board, we wouldn't recommend this hotel and this website.
4.0
This is a beautiful resort on a white sand beach. Nice lush garden full of flowers, nice and spacious and villas with private pools. Extremely friendly staff that makes you forget the punishing track to reach the hotel.
We soon found out that a few details were wrong: the refrigerator was broken, then the absence of shower gel for which we had to chase the reception for two days. Then the constant lack of fresh towels, whether for the pool or for the bathroom, unchanged bed linens, and mostly mediocre food served well beyond the limits of patience (usually a 40-50 minute wait to get a standard dish). Factor in the frequent water shortages that made a simple shower impossible, a power outage for Christmas while the rest of the area was still lit, extending into the next days, and most of all the constant need to fight and beg for the most basic amenities and you get the perfect recipe for a stressful stay. We witnessed several guests, parties of up to 10 people, leave after finding another hotel. We complained several times to the reception and the manager himself who offered us an upgrade to full board. But the issues, obviously related to insufficient staff training, lasted until the last moment. The manager offered us a refund for three nights. Of course, nothing happened despite several reminders to the hotel and the offline services of Expedia that deserve their name. Lack of professionalism across the board, we wouldn't recommend this hotel and this website.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Tanzania?
The average price for a rental in Tanzania is £56 per night. This rental is £195 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa. Enjoy the water!
Is Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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