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Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with spa

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Dongwe, Dongwe
  • Dongwe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bwejuu Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pingwe Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront | Terrace/patio

Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • 300 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Kimwondo) | Terrace/patio

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Kimwondo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Alfajiri)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande)

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mbingu)

Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mbingu)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Korongo) | Terrace/patio

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Korongo)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mlima)

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mlima)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Mawimbi) | Terrace/patio

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Mawimbi)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private Villa Mawingu | Terrace/patio

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Dongwe

Beachfront retreat .At this Dongwe hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dongwe Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Bwejuu Beach. Pingwe Beach and Paje Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Dongwe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Pingwe Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Paje Beach - 19 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 24 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rock - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

Upscale beachfront hotel with spa
Some rates at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 5-star Dongwe hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Kiota Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Private pool
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 800 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12362.65 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 800 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the Villas stunning and unique!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fereen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwabena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply amazing experience at this property! My wife and I spent our honeymoon here and had the greatest time. The food was on point and our butler (Adil) made our time there unforgettable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hanspeter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024