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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 colors 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 organizes 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Zanzibar City
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bharat
    United States of America United States of America
    Easily one of the most aesthetically pleasing hotels I've ever stayed at, with incredible attention to detail across all areas. A comfortable room, great food and superb hospitality. One of those rare properties that turns out to be better in...
  • Moran
    Israel Israel
    Beautiful special place with great art, garden and pool
  • Thiessen
    Canada Canada
    Beautifully decorated heritage hotel in the heart of the city, within walking distance to most of the sights in Stonetown. With a pool, variety of decks, roof top lounge, outdoor and indoor sitting areas, the hotel felt like an oasis away from the...
  • Isolda
    Mozambique Mozambique
    Great view, the building is beautiful but the stairs are something else. The staff is great very helpful
  • Edward
    Malta Malta
    Wow!!! Can't praise this hotel enough!! Even though it's not a big one it has everything you need. I managed to stay a night for a good price for a one bedroom overnight stay and from the beginning the staff are so nice and friendly and bring you...
  • Tina
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful hotel, staff incredibly friendly. Location very close to ferry port, but be aware you can’t drive directly to it, short walk down narrow streets. Food was excellent. Pool was small but wonderful for an afternoon dip. Atmosphere was very...
  • Anne
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful staff—they arranged a trip to the national park prior to my departure flight and were generally lovely. Good & substantial a la carte breakfast A peaceful oasis a short walk from the ferry and tourist attractions Fun to stay in such...
  • Maria
    Colombia Colombia
    I was traveling alone. The room was perfect to rest, the food was delicious, and it was close to touristic spots.
  • Sean
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, service and great property. Cool design elements.
  • T
    United States of America United States of America
    First, the property is quite beautiful and unassuming. You walk into a garden oasis from the brick and mortar of the city and are greeted with a delightful Rosella drink and Karibu. The owner is very personable and makes it a point to speak with...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • French • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Kholle House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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

  • Kholle House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Evening entertainment
    • Back massage
    • Themed dinners
    • 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
  • Kholle House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Kholle House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at Kholle House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Kholle House include:

    • Suite
    • Single
    • Double
    • Apartment
  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Kholle House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Kholle House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Kholle House is 1.1 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.