Xanadu Villas And Retreat, Dar es SalaamXanadu Villas And Retreat in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 33 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction. Rooms from about $1,495 a night (cached, not a live quote).Xanadu Villas And Retreat is a small, beachfront resort situated on the southeast coast of Zanzibar in Dongwe. The property consists of nine private villas, available in one or two-bedroom layouts, positioned along a white-sand beach facing the Indian Ocean. Each villa includes its own swimming pool and modern interiors. Guests can access a central pool area, a spa, and an on-site restaurant. The resort provides butler service and various dining options, including all-inclusive packages. While the setting offers high levels of privacy and seclusion, the limited number of villas means the property remains a smaller, more intimate establishment. It suits travellers seeking a quiet, high-end tropical environment.What stands out

Private pools in every villa

Direct access to the beach

Personalised butler service

Modern villa interiors

Watch out for

Small number of available villas

Better-scored in Dar es Salaam

Diamonds Bijoux, Dar es Salaam: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $535 a night. Diamonds Bijoux is a five-star beachfront resort situated in Bwejuu on the west coast of Zanzibar.

Jaz Amaluna, Dar es Salaam: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $347 a night. Jaz Amaluna is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort opening in March 2026 on Uroa Beach, Zanzibar.

Lux Marijani Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam: 4.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $266 a night. Lux Marijani Zanzibar is a luxury resort situated in Pwani Mchangani on the north-east coast of Zanzibar.