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.
Mawingu
Mawimbi
Nyota
Umande
Alfajiri
Kimwondo
Mbingu
Korongo
Mlima
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Villas overview
Villa Nyota
Nyota Villa (Swahili for Stars) is our presidential ocean view villa that features a rooftop pool and life-size private pool, as well as 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.
2 bedroom presidential ocean view villa
Villa Mbingu
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.
2 bedroom presidential villa with ocean view from bedroom balconies
Villa Mlima
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.
2 bedroom garden view villa
Villa Korongo
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.
2 bedroom garden view villa
Villa Mawingu
Mawingu Villa (Swahili for Clouds) is our largest 1 bedroom villa featuring an outside lounge area with superior ocean view and private plunge pool.
1 bedroom villa with ocean view
Villa Mawimbi
Mawimbi Villa (Swahili for Waves) is our second 1 bedroom villa featuring an outside lounge area with superior ocean view and private plunge pool.
1 bedroom villa with ocean view
Villa Alfajiri
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.
1 bedroom villa with ocean view from the bedroom balcony
Villa Kimwondo
Kimwondo Villa (Swahili for Shooting Star) The architect’s favourite. 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.
1 bedroom with garden view and a roof top pool
Villa Umande
Umande Villa (Swahili for Dewdrop) is our cozy 1 bedroom villa with garden view, outside seating area and private plunge pool.
1 bedroom villa with garden view
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Last-Minute Summer Escape
Let the final weeks of summer lead you to Zanzibar. Book your private villa escape and enjoy an exclusive saving with promo code:
LATEESCAPE26
Valid for selected stays in August and September 2026. Subject to availability.
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