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Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

5.0 star property

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Located close to Dongwe Beach and Bwejuu Beach, Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar provides a free return airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure and a body treatment at Kiota Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Xanadu, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Kimwondo) | Garden view

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Kimwondo)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Alfajiri)

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

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Alfajiri)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande)

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande) | Terrace/patio

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mbingu)

Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mbingu) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mbingu)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Korongo)

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

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Korongo)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mlima)

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

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mlima)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Mawimbi)

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

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Mawimbi)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Private Villa Mawingu

Private Villa Mawingu | Terrace/patio

Private Villa Mawingu

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

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

Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Dongwe, Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar is on the beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dongwe Beach and Bwejuu Beach. Pingwe Beach and Paje Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Dongwe travel guide
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Dongwe, Dongwe

What's nearby

  • This restaurant will be sure to offer you a meal to remember. Excellent fresh pasta and seafood with seaview all around! #WeLoveOurMarkets #LifeAtExpedia #Africa #Zanzibar #restaurant #bucketlist
    Pingwe Beach
    5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Jambiani Beach
    Jambiani Beach
    12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Dongwe Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Paje Beach
    10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mapacha
    9 min drive
  • Corner, Cafe And Bbq
    8 min drive
  • Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Jambo Seafood Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Hanoi House Cafeteria
    8 min drive

About this property

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

Luxury all-inclusive hotel near Dongwe Beach
Located close to Bwejuu Beach, Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar provides a free return airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure and a body treatment at Kiota Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Xanadu, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, express check-out and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as private pools and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as furnished patios and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Separate dining areas, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All meals and snacks included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Xanadu

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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 800.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12373.85 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 800.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include snorkelling, kayaking and more.

Where is Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dongwe hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dongwe Beach and Bwejuu Beach. Pingwe Beach and Paje Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fereen

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🌿 A Hidden Paradise: Xanadu Villas, Zanzibar After exploring countless options across Zanzibar, my husband and I ultimately chose Xanadu Villas to celebrate my birthday — and it turned out to be one of the best travel decisions we’ve ever made. We’ve traveled extensively around the world, always seeking privacy, personalized service, and genuine luxury rather than large, impersonal resorts. Xanadu Villas exceeded every expectation. From the very moment they picked us up at the airport, the experience began — and it was nothing short of amazing. Every detail, from the warm welcome letter to the effortless transfer to the villa, made us feel that something truly special awaited us at Xanadu. When we arrived, it felt like stepping into a secluded dream — intimate, elegant, and perfectly curated. Our private butler, Thomas, was exceptional. His attentiveness, professionalism, and kindness elevated the entire experience. Every detail — from the candlelit dinners to the spontaneous, thoughtful touches throughout our stay — reflected an impeccable standard of hospitality. And the food — truly unforgettable. I can confidently say it’s among the best I’ve ever had in my life. Each dish was beautifully presented, bursting with flavor and freshness. We’ve found ourselves craving those meals ever since — so much that we’re already planning another trip just to relive them. Another thing that stood out was the flawless attention to detail. Every time we left our villa for breakfas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

Kwabena

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

Masato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
新婚旅行でXanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibarに宿泊しました。ここでの体験は、私たちの人生で本当に忘れられないものになりました。 英語はあまり得意ではない私たちでしたが、各ヴィラには専属のバトラーが付き、滞在中のあらゆることをサポートしてくれたので安心して過ごせました。フローティングブレックファストやダウ船でのクルーズなど、アクティビティの場面でも常に寄り添い、細やかな気配りをしてくれて感動しました。 さらに、新婚旅行での利用だと伝えたところ、ヴィラをアップグレードしていただき、美しい飾り付けまで用意してくれて、特別な思い出になりました。 スタッフの温かいおもてなしのおかげで、心から幸せを感じる最高のハネムーンになりました。ザンジバルで特別な滞在を考えている方には、ぜひおすすめしたいリゾートです。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zainab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

8/10 Good

Hanspeter

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