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Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat
Zanzibar, Tanzania · Independent · High Luxury
Nine private villas on the Michamvi Peninsula, east coast of Zanzibar, opened 2016 as a Small Luxury Hotels of the World retreat. Palm beach and contemporary houses at a scale that is closer to a private compound than a resort strip. Kusini, not the stone-town circuit.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Kusini
- Rooms from 431 sq ft (40 m²)
About Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat
- Opened in 2016 on the Michamvi Peninsula on Zanzibar's east coast.
- Nine individually designed private villas, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
- A small beach retreat rather than a large island resort.
- Entry-level rooms start at 431 sq ft (40 m²).
History
Xanadu is an exclusive boutique beach retreat on the Michamvi Peninsula on the east coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania, set against a palm-fringed shore. Since opening in 2016, it has earned a reputation as one of the island's most luxurious boutique properties, comprising nine individually designed private villas whose striking contemporary architecture underlines its ambition as a sophisticated, exclusive escape.
Restaurants and bars
- Xanadu restaurant (The Hot Spot Restaurant / Full Restaurant) — Restaurant · International culinary delights
- Beachside bar — Bar
- Emerson Spice — Restaurant
- 6 Degrees South — Restaurant
- Upendo Beach House — Poolside
Experiences
- Beach spa — Exclusive beach spa with specially designed treatments combining sustainable luxury with African culture.
- Helicopter airport transfer — Private helicopter transfer from Zanzibar Airport, approx. 15 minutes, arranged on request and subject to availability and weather.
- Stone Town tour — Guided tour of Stone Town to learn its history, recommended as a full-day excursion with Spice and Prison Island tours.
- Spice Tour — Can be combined with a Stone Town tour as part of a full-day excursion.
- Prison Island Tour — Can be combined with a Stone Town tour as part of a full-day excursion.
Amenities
- Farm-to-table concept (dining)
- Gardens with tropical flora
- Central swimming pool
- Beachfront villas
- Concierge team: private excursions, activities, special surprises
- Bridal preparation with beauty and wellness treatments
- Event planning (specialist event planner)
- Marriage license assistance
- Pre-set and tailorable wedding menus
- Recommended wedding coordinators (none on property)
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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