Guest relaxing in a hammock on the white-sand beach at Xanadu Villas

Xanadu is an experience, a lifestyle, an awakening of what life can be, what it should be

It exceeds tranquility, luxury and expectation. Nine uncompromising villas on a stretch of pristine white sandy beach. Unmatched in Zanzibar, Xanadu has been crafted holistically out of a desire to breathe.

Now you can breathe
Sculptural white villa architecture at Xanadu Villas Zanzibar

Your place for day dreaming

Villa exterior and private plunge pool beneath tropical trees

Private villas for you and your loved ones

Natural cave pool explored during a Zanzibar excursion

Fascinating places to explore and be mesmerized

Map showing the nine villas at Xanadu Villas in Dongwe, Zanzibar
Villa Mawingu Mawingu
Villa Mawimbi Mawimbi
Villa Nyota Nyota
Villa Umande Umande
Villa Alfajiri Alfajiri
Villa Kimondo Kimwondo
Villa Mbingu Mbingu
Villa Korongo Korongo
Villa Mlima Mlima

Explore Xanadu villas

Luxury · Enjoyment · Retreat.

At Xanadu’s luxury villas in Zanzibar our guests enjoy exceptional all-inclusive cuisine prepared by our culinary team of international and local chefs. Your private butler will be there to assist throughout the duration of your stay. For the adventurous, Xanadu’s helpful staff can arrange a variety of excursions around the island. We firmly believe that to truly settle into the pace of Zanzibar, one must find their own rhythm in time with the waves. Now you can breathe.

Private pool terrace at Villa Mawingu
Garden courtyard and plunge pool at Villa Mawingu
Ocean-view lounge at Villa Mawingu

Mawingu

1 bedroom ocean view villa

Mawingu Villa (Swahili for Clouds) is our largest 1 bedroom villa featuring an outside lounge area with superior ocean view and private plunge pool.

Ocean-view lounge at Villa Mawimbi
Aerial view of Villa Mawimbi and its private pool
Shaded terrace and plunge pool at Villa Mawimbi

Mawimbi

1 bedroom ocean view villa

Mawimbi Villa (Swahili for Waves) is our second 1 bedroom villa featuring an outside lounge area with superior ocean view and private plunge pool.

Villa Nyota and the main pool at Xanadu Villas
Lounge inside Villa Nyota
Aerial view of the pool beside Villa Nyota

Nyota

2 bedroom ocean view villa

Nyota presidential Villa (Swahili for Stars) is our newest addition to our xanadu portfolio. Enjoy 2 bedrooms, large private pool and lounge and all the usual Xanadu touches like waterfall showers and luxury room amenities.

Bedroom and lounge inside Villa Umande
Beach seating overlooking the Indian Ocean at Villa Umande
Private plunge pool in the tropical garden at Villa Umande

Umande

1 bedroom garden view villa

Umande Villa (Swahili for Dewdrop) is our cozy 1 bedroom villa with garden view, outside seating area and private plunge pool.

Bedroom and lounge inside Villa Alfajiri at Xanadu Villas Zanzibar
Tree-shaded balcony at Villa Alfajiri
Private plunge pool and terrace at Villa Alfajiri

Alfajiri

1 bedroom villa with ocean view from bedroom balcony

Alfajiri Villa (Swahili for Dawn) This 1 bedroom villa is ideal for honeymooners as it features a spacious ground floor lounge area with private plunge pool and a first floor bedroom with an ocean view from the balcony.

Sculptural rooftop terrace of Villa Kimwondo
Private rooftop plunge pool at Villa Kimwondo
Villa Kimwondo surrounded by tropical gardens

Kimwondo

1 bedroom garden view villa with a rooftop pool

Kimwondo Villa (Swahili for Shooting Star) The architects favorite. This extraordinary villa takes the Xanadu signature style and transforms it to another level. The villa has one bedroom with outside seating on the ground floor and features our famous rooftop pool with a dining area that is ideal for romantic dinner while gazing at the stars.

Private plunge pool at Villa Mbingu
Open-plan lounge inside Villa Mbingu
Garden path leading to Villa Mbingu

Mbingu

2 bedroom presidential villa with ocean view balconies

Mbingu Villa (Swahili for Heavenly Sky) is our presidential villa that features a majestic ground floor lounge and private pool, first floor bedroom and second floor bedroom. The second floor bedroom has private access to our second rooftop pool. Each bedroom also features a private balcony with ocean views.  

Open-plan lounge inside Villa Korongo
Garden entrance to Villa Korongo
Private plunge pool and terrace at Villa Korongo

Korongo

2 bedroom garden view villa

Korongo Villa (Swahili for Canyon) One of our 2 bedroom villas, each with private bathroom, is ideal for friends and families, as it offers a super-sized living and dining area, private plunge pools, outdoor shower and luscious garden surroundings. Due to proximity this villa pairs perfectly with Kimwondo Villa for parties requiring 3 bedrooms.

Private garden plunge pool at Villa Mlima
Open-plan lounge inside Villa Mlima
Private pool courtyard at Villa Mlima

Mlima

2 bedroom garden view villa

Mlima Villa (Swahili for Mountain) One of our 2 bedroom villas, each with private bathroom, is ideal for friends and families, as it offers a super-sized living and dining area, private plunge pools, outdoor shower and luscious garden surroundings.

 

Enjoy the exotic

XANADU VILLAS · SPA · DINING

Our Villas

At Xanadu we value privacy and tranquility. Therefore, each of our nine, villas come with their private outside space, plunge pool and dedicated butler. Click here to explore each villa in detail...

Aerial view of Villa Kimwondo and its rooftop pool
Ocean-view lounge at Villa Mawimbi
Private pool terrace at Villa Mawimbi
Open-plan lounge inside Villa Korongo
Bedroom inside Villa Mlima
Ground-floor lounge and plunge pool at Villa Mbingu
Ocean view through palms from Villa Mbingu
Spa treatment room at Xanadu Villas
Beachfront dining pavilion at Xanadu Villas Zanzibar
Hot-stone spa treatment at Xanadu Villas Zanzibar
Open-air spa treatment beside the ocean at Xanadu Villas

Spa

Our Spa area is located directly on the beach where the soft breeze lets you breathe and offers a broad selection of treatments that can be enjoyed in the treatment room or on the private deck that will have you in a deep state of relaxation.

Dining

Fresh seafood, home-grown spices, fruits and vegetables and organically farmed or sourced proteins rounded off by world-class wine. Our team of local and international chefs is determined to tailor-make the very best dining experience you can find on the island of Zanzibar.

Zanzibari dishes served on a banana leaf at Xanadu Villas
Grilled steak with vegetables at Xanadu Villas
Open-air restaurant surrounded by tropical greenery at Xanadu Villas
Outdoor dining area beneath a large tropical tree at Xanadu Villas
Colorful seafood dish prepared by the Xanadu Villas culinary team
Grilled seafood and vegetables served beside the pool at Xanadu Villas
Round off your stay

Our offers for your enjoyment

Xanadu team members visiting a giant tortoise in Zanzibar

Enjoy the nature of Zanzibar

National Forest, Wildlife Sanctuaries, hidden caves and more. We help you to plan your days on Zanzibar.
Ocean-view massage pavilion at the Xanadu Villas spa

Relax, breathe and enjoy the sunshine

Xanadu Spa is the place to relax and rejuvenate. Have a look at our treatments and location options.
Couple relaxing on a sunset cruise off Zanzibar

Feel the wind in your hair

Get on board of Xanadu's 'Free Spirit' and sail toward the sunset while enjoying beverages, freshly made bites and unforgettable moments with your partner.
Couple enjoying a private candlelit dinner at Xanadu Villas

You are the one that I love

You can either dine at your villa, our restaurant or at the beach. Either way, we will make sure you will have a good time!
A day full of lights

Explore the activities at Xanadu

Xanadu and Zanzibar offer a wide variety of activities as well as natural and cultural sites that are waiting to be explored and experienced. We already have a few suggestions for you!

Helicopter Airport Transfer

Arrive at Xanadu in effortless elegance with a private helicopter transfer from Zanzibar Airport.

Approx. 15 minutes

Flights are arranged on request and subject to availability, weather conditions, passenger weights and operational clearance.

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Helicopter approaching a white-sand island above the turquoise Indian Ocean