Xanadu Villas & Retreat, Near Dongwe Beach
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the holiday park prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings, and can be accessed from outside the building via exterior corridors.
pets: Service animals not allowed Pets not allowed general: Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours Contactless check-out is available Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures Temperature checks are available to guests Social distancing measures are in place Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly Property is cleaned with disinfectant Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures Staff wears personal protective equipment Children not allowed Masks are available to guests Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F Protective clothing is available to guests Contactless check-in is available Gloves are available to guests Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant No elevators
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Room
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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel. Read More
1 Double BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Separate dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - SafeComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Private Villa Mawingu
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Alfajiri)
1 King BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 King BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront
2 King Beds3229-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with ocean views Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
2 King Beds3229-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with ocean views Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Presidential Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mbingu)
2 King BedsFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
2 King BedsFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom (Umande)
1 King BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - SafeComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 King BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - SafeComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Kimwondo)
1 King BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - SafeComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 King BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - SafeComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Korongo)
2 King BedsFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
2 King BedsFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Mlima)
2 King BedsFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
2 King BedsFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Mawimbi)
1 King BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 King BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Private Villa Mawingu
1 Double BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 Double BedFeatures a private furnished patioLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Xanadu serving guests of Xanadu Villas & Retreat. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Read More
Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Dongwe Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Bwejuu Beach - 3.2 km / 2 mi Pingwe Beach - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi Paje Beach - 8.1 km / 5 mi Michamvi Kae Beach - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi Maalum Cave Pool - 10.1 km / 6.2 mi Kite Centre Zanzibar - 11 km / 6.8 mi Jambiani Beach - 11.3 km / 7 mi Swahili Cave - 13 km / 8.1 mi Kuza Cave - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi Makunduchi Beach - 27.6 km / 17.1 mi Menai Bay Beach - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi Mtende Beach - 35.2 km / 21.9 mi Mchangamble Beach - 38 km / 23.6 mi Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 38.2 km / 23.7 mi The preferred airport for Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 58.7 km / 36.5 mi Read More
Location
When you stay at Xanadu Villas & Retreat in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach and steps from Dongwe Beach. This beach holiday park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Bwejuu Beach and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Pingwe Beach. Read More
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Reviews
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134 Reviews
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waljiabbas786
Best Stay Ever!
Starting from giving us a free upgrade to villa with an oval shaped pool that is known for honeymooners namely Al-Fajiri, secondly, the cappuccino was amazing, a surprise anniversary cake doubled up...
Miguel222
Unbelievable.
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