Xanadu Villas & Retreat
Michamvi Road, Bwejuu, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 28 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
hidden gem, perfect to relax, incredible service, beautiful villas, probably the most luxurious experience in Zanzibar. The food is unbelievable, approaching michelin star quality

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Located in Bwejuu, Xanadu Villas & Retreat features a restaurant and spa center. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. At the resort, each room comes with a balcony with pool view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Xanadu Villas & Retreat also offer a patio. At the accommodations rooms come with a seating area. You will find a 24-hour front desk and private butler service, a shared lounge, hairdresser's and gift shop at the property. This resort has water sports facilities and bike hire is available. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkeling and diving. The resort also provides car hire. Breezes Beach Club & Rising Sun Dove Center is 0.6 mi from Xanadu Villas & Retreat, while African Blue Divers is 1.3 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 35 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast

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See what guests loved the most:
- Andrea
United States of America
“hidden gem, perfect to relax, incredible service, beautiful villas, probably the most luxurious experience in Zanzibar. The food is unbelievable, approaching michelin star quality” - Mylena
Brazil
“amazing rooms, extremely friendly staff, food was unbelievable.” - Vitória
Brazil
“privacy and quality in everything! staff is amazing”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
Resort Facilities at Xanadu Villas & RetreatGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinners
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Beach
- Water sports facilities on site
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- FishingAdditional charge
- Sitting area
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Business center
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- English
- French
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 5 are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and up are allowed)
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
Xanadu Villas & Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
- All meals & drinks (soft drinks, beers, ciders, spirits, house white & red wines) as well as a chef and butlers throughout the duration of your stay.
- Daily laundry service.
- Guided activities including sea kayaking, snorkeling and sup boarding from Xanadu’s beach.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Xanadu Villas & Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Xanadu Villas & Retreat
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Xanadu Villas & Retreat is 2.4 miles from the center of Bwejuu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Xanadu Villas & Retreat include:
- Suite
- Villa
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Xanadu Villas & Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Themed dinners
- Swimming pool
- Walking tours
- Beauty services
- Cooking class
- Bicycle rental
- Water sports facilities on site
- Facial treatments
- Tour or class about local culture
- Hair treatments
- Bike tours
- Manicure
- Beach
- Pedicure
- Bar crawls
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Private beach area
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Entertainment staff
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
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The prices at Xanadu Villas & Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Xanadu Villas & Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American
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Xanadu Villas & Retreat has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Xanadu Villas & Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.