Kholle House
Kholle House
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Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. It offers luxurious rooms, an outdoor pool and rooftop terrace with a Swahili-style tea house and Indian Ocean views. Air-conditioning, a ceiling fan and mosquito net are provided in all rooms at Kholle House. Each is individually decorated with exposed wooden beams, bright colours and antique furnishings. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast, as well as meals and beverages throughout the day at Kholle House. It also has a reading room and a garden with a conservatory. Wi-Fi is free available throughout the property. The hotel organises an important range of indoor services such as massages in our spa room, live band swahili dinners happening in the tea house on the roof top and outdoor activities including visits to Stone town and Spice plantations.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 single bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
Anthony
Australia“Friendly helpful staff Heritage style building Location to Stone Town”
Marcin
Canada“It is very charming hotel. You feel like you have moved to 19th century Stone Town. The customer service is excellent.”
Ntshese
Botswana“I was only there for one night but it was great stay. The staff is exceptional and the breakfast was really good, a wide and delicious array”- Madeleine
Sweden“Great breakfast and location. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice to be able to cool off in the pool. The hotel and the rooms were beautifully designed.” - Pavel
Italy“Very nice accommodation with an interesting story behind it Close to airport and city center Inside’s restaurant has okay food” 
Rodanthi
Greece“Rooms were quite spacious and the staff very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfy and they were many drinking-water dispensers outside the rooms. The old vibe in general was cool since the building used to belong to a princess. Outdoor space was...”
Brian
Switzerland“Historical Building, tastefully renovated. Friendly staff and good location.”- Mphumudzeni
South Africa“The staff is amazing, we arrived late but they still took great care of us and explained everything. The room was spacious and breakfast is good.” - Sonata
United Kingdom“Good location, close to the market, museum, restaurants. Nice decor of the rooms and other hotel areas. Good size swimming pool. Tasty breakfast.” 
Melinda
Hungary“We stayed for one night at this beautiful historic building, and it was a delightful experience. The rooms are charming and full of character, and the staff is incredibly kind and helpful. Breakfast was delicious, offering the typical Zanzibari à...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • French • Local • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of Kholle HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Live music/performanceAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Swahili
House rulesKholle House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is a 5% charge when you pay with a (Visa or Euro/Mastercard) credit card.
FAQs about Kholle House
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Guests staying at Kholle House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- À la carte
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Room options at Kholle House include:
- Suite
- Single
- Double
- Apartment
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Kholle House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Kholle House has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Kholle House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Kholle House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Kholle House is 1.1 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Kholle House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Evening entertainment
- Back massage
- Themed dinner nights
- Head massage
- Live music/performance
- Foot massage
- Walking tours
- Full body massage
- Swimming Pool
- Neck massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Hand massage
- Couples massage
- Entertainment staff
