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Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Alfajiri) | Beach/ocean view
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Alfajiri) | Terrace/patio
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Alfajiri) | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Spa
The current price is NZ$1,556
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
  • 300 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Kimwondo)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande)

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande)

Highlights

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

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

Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mbingu)

Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mbingu)

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mlima)

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mlima)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Dongwe

A luxury stay in Dongwe awaits you at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar. You'll be steps from Dongwe Beach and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Bwejuu Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at Kiota Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with reflexology and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Xanadu, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Dongwe hotel include Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach.

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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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.

  • 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 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.
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

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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

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

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

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 all 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

Yep, Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar on 5 Apr 2025 start from NZ$1,538.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

Yep, Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar is a short 1-minute walk from Dongwe Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is there a spa on site at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

Yep, Kiota Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar have a pool?

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as private pools and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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