Zanzibar

Konokono Resort

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Konokono Resort?

Stays at Konokono Resort start from around US$480 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Konokono Resort

About Konokono Resort

A stylish, open-air hotel, hidden away on Zanzibar's east coast.

Recently refurbished by new owners, Kono Kono is tucked away on the south-eastern coast of Zanzibar (the Michamvi Peninsula to be precise), and about as far away from any tourists as you can get. We like it already! Other ticks on the list are the fabulous beach-side location, beautiful spa and swimming pool, and the spacious but totally charming Zanzibari villas. Better still, the entire area has been designated a conservation site, so no more buildings can crop up in the next few years. As if we needed another excuse to visit…

Zanzibar , Tanzania

From $480 per person/per night

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24 Rooms

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The property

If there’s one thing Kono Kono is not, it’s a typical identikit beach hotel. Instead, there’s hand-carved, Zanzibari chests dotted around, antique furniture, interesting paintings, and high, thatched ceilings for a truly authentic feel. As for facilities, there’s an open-air restaurant with great views over the ocean, a two-storey, seriously swanky spa and infinity pool and last, but definitely not least, a rather magnificent beach and plenty of white-curtained sun loungers to relax on.

The rooms

There's a few choices here: the Beach Pavilions are set right on the sand for the ultimate in beach bliss, whereas the Sea View Villas overlook the beautiful Chwaka Bay. The Garden View Villas are set further back amidst the tropical foliage, and there’s a family villa and a two-bedroom pad if you’re travelling with friends. The real plus is that all rooms have a private, outdoor patio, and all bathrooms have either an outdoor bathtub or a mini plunge pool - heaven!

Activities

Unlike some of the properties on Zanziabr, Kono Kono doesn’t have its own activity centre, but the hotel will happily organise anything and everything you would like to do, from day trips to Stone Town (one hour away) to boat trips, diving courses and private picnics. If you don’t want to venture too far away, indulge in a treatment in the spa, or simply relax into the island pace of life on the beach, good book in hand.

Why we love it

The sand-side location means you can literally step out the door and straight onto the pristine white beach for a morning stroll or an evening amble.

Insiders Tip

The Beach Pavilion Rooms have little private plunge pools overlooking the lapping waves, making for unrivalled luxury to the max.

Something to think about

Kono Kono is located on the east coast of the island so it's perfect for privacy, but quite a drive from the sights of Stone Town.

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How to book Konokono Resort

How do I book Konokono Resort?

Konokono Resort can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Konokono Resort or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Konokono Resort?

Stays at Konokono Resort start from around $480 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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