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 public reviews)

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✦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+).

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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+)

Editorial overview

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.

What public reviews mention

Selected, shortened excerpts from public listing reviews. They describe individual stays and are not reviews written by OverwaterGuide.

"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 public reviews

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Prices vary by season · via Booking.com

+255 776 165 431 Official website

, Zanzibar, Tanzania