Konokono Beach Resort

You stay at Konokono Beach Resort on the Michamvi Peninsula, where the villas look out over Chwaka Bay. The resort is set along a stretch of white sand beach, with villas that have private plunge pools — some facing the sea, others the gardens. Each villa has air conditioning, ceiling fans, and Wi-Fi.

The sea view villas are on the ground floor by the beach, with king-size beds and outdoor patios. The garden view villas offer privacy among the resort's greenery, also with plunge pools. Families can book the two-bedroom villas, which sleep four.

The beach is steps from the villas, and the resort has a spa for massages. Meals are served at the restaurant overlooking the bay, with a bar for drinks by the water. The resort arranges weddings, with options for ceremonies on the sand.

Michamvi Peninsula is on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, a short drive from the airport. The transfer is included with stays of four nights or more when booked directly.