Isaraya Luxury Over Water Villas

Name: Isaraya Luxury Over Water Villas
Address: TZ
Telephone: +255 776 165 431
Rating: 4.2

, Zanzibar, Tanzania·4.2(86 reviews)

✦Only overwater villas in East Africa✦Just 5 villas — extremely exclusive✦100 m² — 65 m² interior + 35 m² sundeck✦Private plunge pool in each villa✦Stairs from sundeck into the Indian Ocean✦Adults-only (12+)✦Chwaka Bay — Zanzibar's best sunsets✦On Konokono Beach Resort's private jetty

The Overwater Experience

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Private plunge pool

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65 m² interior + 35 m² sundeck

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Direct stairs into the Indian Ocean

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King-size bed

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Bathtub + shower

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Adults-only (12+)

Isaraya has five exclusive overwater villas in Zanzibar — the only overwater accommodation in East Africa. Each 100 m² villa sits on Konokono Beach Resort's jetty above the Indian Ocean at Chwaka Bay, with a plunge pool, private sundeck and stairs directly into the water. Adults-only (12+).

Overwater Villas

Isaraya Water Villa

100 m² · 1076 sqft

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Private plunge pool65 m² interior + 35 m² sundeckDirect stairs into the Indian OceanKing-size bedBathtub + showerAdults-only (12+)

What guests say about the villas

Isaraya is unique in the world — the only overwater villas in East Africa. Just five villas on a private jetty in Zanzibar make this one of the most exclusive overwater experiences anywhere.

❝"The only overwater villas in East Africa — just five on a private jetty in Zanzibar"

❝"100 m² each with plunge pool, private sundeck and stairs to the Indian Ocean"

❝"Chwaka Bay sunsets from the deck — Africa's most exclusive overwater experience"

Dining

Overwater Restaurant

International

Dining on the same jetty as the villas — above the water with Chwaka Bay sunset views.

Resort amenities

🏊 Private plunge pool in every villa

🌊 Stairs from sundeck into the Indian Ocean

🌅 Chwaka Bay sunsets from the deck

🚫 Adults-only (12+)

🍽️ Overwater restaurant on the jetty

🏖️ Konokono Beach Resort access

💆 Spa available

📶 WiFi

Why Zanzibar for overwater?

🌍Only overwater villas in all of Africa

🌅Chwaka Bay — some of the most dramatic sunsets in the Indian Ocean

🦁Combine with safari — Tanzania's national parks are a short flight away

🌶️Zanzibar's spice culture, Stone Town and Swahili heritage

Best time to visit

Jun – OctDry season

Cool and dry. Best weather.

Dec – FebShort dry

Hot, good weather between rains.

💡 July–September ideal. Combine with Great Migration in the Serengeti (July–October).

Quick info

Airport

Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ), Zanzibar

Transfer

Resort transfer

Currency

TZS / USD accepted

Language

Swahili / English

Best months

Jun – Oct

Overwater villas — FAQ

Is this really the only overwater in East Africa?

Yes — Isaraya is the only overwater villa accommodation in East Africa. The five villas sit above the Indian Ocean on a private jetty in Zanzibar's Chwaka Bay.

Is it adults-only?

Yes — children under 12 are not allowed on the property for safety reasons. Adults-only (12+).

How big are the villas?

100 m² total: 65 m² interior with king bed, bathtub and shower, plus a 35 m² private sundeck with plunge pool and stairs to the water.

Isaraya Luxury Over Water Villas

4.2· 86 reviews

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Prices vary by season · via Booking.com

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, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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