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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.

This is our guests' favorite part of Zanzibar City, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Kholle House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 2, 2013

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Closest beach
  • Stone Town Beach

    7.1 Good beach
    300 feet from property
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • My flight is Saturday night at 23:50... can you provide transport to airport! And from what time can I book in on Saturday morning!
    hi thank you for the mail, yes we can organize your pick up, kindly advise the name of the booking and the flight details ( flight number,where it wil..
    Answered on 19 February 2021
  • Hi do you have shisha?😁
    Greetings from Kholle House, Thank you for the message, Yes we do have the shisha. Best regards, Juma
    Answered on 27 January 2023
  • Hi, I have a flight arriving tomorrow 4.30pm in Zanzibar airport. Would you help me to book a taxi? Thank you.
    Greetings from Kholle House, Thank you for the question, Yes its possible took taxi with us and on day time we charge 15USD and you pay at reception o..
    Answered on 24 October 2022
  • Is there any parking available for a hire car?
    Greetings from Kholle House, Thank you for the message, Yes there is parking available but not for the hotel its a public parking and its chargeable p..
    Answered on 21 January 2023
  • Hi, is there an elevator or is it possible to request a room on the ground floor if there is not? Thanks
    Greetings from Kholle House, Thank you for your message, Well, Kholle House has only 2 floors with stairs in it, Thank and looking forward to welcom..
    Answered on 23 November 2022
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Area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: African, French, Local, International, European

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

Amenities of Kholle House
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

5:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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 are considered 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.

Mastercard Visa Kholle House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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 has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • Guests staying at Kholle House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • 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.

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Kholle House.