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Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

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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 4
  • 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) | Terrace/patio

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Alfajiri)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Private Villa Mawingu

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar's full-service spa.
Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features private pools and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
During your stay at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar, you're just a quick walk from Dongwe Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Xanadu
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with Swedish massages, body scrubs or body wraps at Kiota Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Dongwe Beach and a 4-minute drive from Bwejuu Beach
  • Free airport shuttle service
Some rates at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site 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.

Xanadu – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (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

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Swahili

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

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

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 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 800.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 13103.85 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 800.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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.

Property is also known as

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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