Kholle House
Malindi 607/608, 842 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- RobertUnited States of America“Amazingly restored and decorated property in a historical building closely located next to the heart of Stone Town. Also, the staff was hands down some of the kindest, most helpful staff I’ve encountered in any hotel in recent memory. They helped...”
- LaurenUnited States of America“Unbelievably beautiful. Very well designed and incredibly thoughtful and caring staff. Could not recommend enough- only wish I had more time there.”
- MiriamUnited Arab Emirates“Breakfast was amazing however the bed was very hard. The staff were amazing and the room was so clean and tidy I loved the authenticity and the decor was lovely.”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • French • Local • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Kholle HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Private Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- English
- French
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
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
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.
Cash Kholle House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-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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Kholle House is 1.1 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Kholle House include:
- Suite
- Single
- Double
- Apartment
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Guests staying at Kholle House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- À la carte
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Check-in at Kholle House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Kholle House has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The prices at Kholle House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Kholle House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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