Inn Kholle House
Malindi 607/608, 842 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 351 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
If you're looking for an authentic experience in Zanzibar then Kholle House is where you should stay when in Stone Town as it feels like you're taken back to the mid 1800's. The staff are really nice and accommodating, breakfast is serve by pool and the garden. It actually feels like home there. There's also a rooftop you can hang out and watch the port and the town from the top plus I got to hang out with the friendly and cuddly hotel kitty.
United Arab EmiratesEspecially the staffs were fabulous! They were friendly and helpful while I was staying here. Would love to come back here!
South KoreaPlace is full of history ,great room ,nice roof top .... Best staff ... Special thanks to luisa and mary .. Great support and super welcoming attitude.. Will definitely recommend it and visit it again
Saudi ArabiaFirstly it’s not a five star fancy hotel. The building is old and wonderful. My room was really small but so what. The bed was big enough for a big guy. Very good breakfast with fantastic coffee. Isn’t really lose to everything I needed. Really idea when you get off the ferry Really helpful staff
United States of AmericaThe Hotel is in an old stylish princess house, well located, clean, with a small pool. Breakfast was delicious, staff nice. Room was clean, bathroom and AC were good. Wifi worked fine
PolandGood location, very clean, many nice rest rooms, nice pool, nice and friendly staff....all very good.
RomaniaVery nice staff - informative, very kind and helpful. Hotel is in perfect place for taking a boat to prison island. Paid public parking is very close as well. Beautiful colonial style building with history.
United Arab EmiratesThis is a lovely restored property that has taken care of all details. Warm and welcoming staff, lovely ambience, and delicious food. I have brought many friends and family to Kholle House and they always love it.
United States of AmericaGreat beautiful home/hotel with overall great hospitality. It is well designed and comfortable. I loved the bathroom and the bathtub is super dope. Would love to stay again. The owner and all the receptionists I encountered when I first arrived were sincere and welcoming. Kitchen staff were also great. Breakfast was good. In the evening one staff member went above and beyond in my juice order and made a very memorable delicious mix (I wish I remembered his name though to give him credit...he was at the front desk too that night). Sitting outside in the plaza area was very relaxing and beautiful...the decor is interesting The pool was calling me name as it bubbled up in all its beauty...maybe next time. I also visited the rooftop sitting area which seems like a great place to have coffee or tea early morning.
United States of AmericaVery quaint atmosphere, the breakfast was very nice, with fruits, and on order dishes, and everything you would want for breakfast :-) the location is very convenient to visit stone town. Staff is super friendly, and the rooms are of a decent size ( we had more than enough space)
Netherlands
Kholle House
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Willa
United Arab Emirates
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Yesle
South Korea
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Ahmed
Saudi Arabia
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Richard
United States of America
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Maciej
Poland
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Laura
Romania
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Alicja
United Arab Emirates
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Mary
United States of America
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Tahirah
United States of America
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Jf
Netherlands
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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Located in the top-rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian
Private Parking Available On Site
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- Guests enjoyed the pool
See what guests loved the most:
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Willa
United Arab Emirates“If you're looking for an authentic experience in Zanzibar then Kholle House is where you should stay when in Stone Town as it feels like you're taken back to the mid 1800's. The staff are really nice and accommodating, breakfast is serve by pool and the garden. It actually feels like home there. There's also a rooftop you can hang out and watch the port and the town from the top plus I got to hang out with the friendly and cuddly hotel kitty.” Read more
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Yesle
South Korea“Especially the staffs were fabulous! They were friendly and helpful while I was staying here. Would love to come back here!”
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Ahmed
Saudi Arabia“Place is full of history ,great room ,nice roof top .... Best staff ... Special thanks to luisa and mary .. Great support and super welcoming attitude.. Will definitely recommend it and visit it again ”
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Richard
United States of America“Firstly it’s not a five star fancy hotel. The building is old and wonderful. My room was really small but so what. The bed was big enough for a big guy. Very good breakfast with fantastic coffee. Isn’t really lose to everything I needed. Really idea when you get off the ferry Really helpful staff” Read more
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Maciej
Poland“The Hotel is in an old stylish princess house, well located, clean, with a small pool. Breakfast was delicious, staff nice. Room was clean, bathroom and AC were good. Wifi worked fine”
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Laura
Romania“Good location, very clean, many nice rest rooms, nice pool, nice and friendly staff....all very good. ”
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Alicja
United Arab Emirates
“Very nice staff - informative, very kind and helpful. Hotel is in perfect place for taking a boat to prison island. Paid public parking is very close as well. Beautiful colonial style building with history.”
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Mary
United States of America
“This is a lovely restored property that has taken care of all details. Warm and welcoming staff, lovely ambience, and delicious food. I have brought many friends and family to Kholle House and they always love it.”
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Tahirah
United States of America
“Great beautiful home/hotel with overall great hospitality. It is well designed and comfortable. I loved the bathroom and the bathtub is super dope. Would love to stay again. The owner and all the receptionists I encountered when I first arrived were sincere and welcoming. Kitchen staff were also great. Breakfast was good. In the evening one staff member went above and beyond in my juice order and made a very memorable delicious mix (I wish I remembered his name though to give him credit...he was at the front desk too that night). Sitting outside in the plaza area was very relaxing and beautiful...the decor is interesting The pool was calling me name as it bubbled up in all its beauty...maybe next time. I also visited the rooftop sitting area which seems like a great place to have coffee or tea early morning.” Read more
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Jf
Netherlands“Very quaint atmosphere, the breakfast was very nice, with fruits, and on order dishes, and everything you would want for breakfast :-) the location is very convenient to visit stone town. Staff is super friendly, and the rooms are of a decent size ( we had more than enough space)” Read more
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About Kholle House
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Old Dispensary0 miles
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Cinema Afrique0.1 miles
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Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar0.2 miles
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The Zanzibar Curio shop0.3 miles
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House of Wonders0.3 miles
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Old Fort of Zanzibar0.3 miles
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Hamamni Persian Baths0.3 miles
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral0.4 miles
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Peace Memorial Museum0.7 miles
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Maruhubi Historical Sites1.4 miles
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Restaurant Mercurys Bar and Restaurant0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Forodhani - Night food market0.1 miles
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Prison Island - Changuu Private Island3.1 miles
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Cheetah's Rock6.8 miles
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Chumbe Island Coral Park CHICOP8.3 miles
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Kichwele Forest Reserve12.1 miles
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Ocean/Sea sand bank / prison island3.1 miles
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport4.3 miles
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Julius Nyerere International Airport50.1 miles
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Food: African, French, Local, International, European
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
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Amenities of Kholle House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
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
- Library
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $15 per day.
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Heated pool
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Couples' massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Swahili
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prepayment
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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
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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$20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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$20 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
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.
Kholle House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
FAQs about Kholle House
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Kholle House is 1.1 miles from the center of Zanzibar City.
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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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Kholle House has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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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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Check-in at Kholle House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Kholle House.
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Room options at Kholle House include:
- Suite
- Single
- Double
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kholle House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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Kholle House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Library
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Tour or class about local culture
- Spa facilities
- Live music/Performance
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Massage chair
- Locker rooms
- Walking tours
- Themed dinners
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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:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- À la carte
