Kholle House | Hotel in Zanzibar City

8.7 (1164 Reviews) |  8 Bathrooms  22 Guests
Stone Town Hotel | Kholle House

Hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar City

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.

Kholle House is located in Zanzibar City.

This 12 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 1164 reviews with the average score of 8.7 . Coming to Zanzibar City and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 12 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this Online Reservations place in Zanzibar City. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Kholle House in Zanzibar City is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Kholle House”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Malindi 607/608, Zanzibar City, 842, Tanzania

Amenities

Air ConditionerAir Conditioner
PoolPool
Designated Smoking AreaDesignated Smoking Area
ViewView
Ocean ViewOcean View
Balcony/TerraceBalcony/Terrace
OceanfrontOceanfront
Transportation/ShuttleTransportation/Shuttle
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
Sports/ActivitiesSports/Activities
Wellness FacilitiesWellness Facilities
SpaSpa
RestaurantRestaurant
BarBar
Guest ServicesGuest Services
EntertainmentEntertainment
BreakfastBreakfast
Child FriendlyChild Friendly
InternetInternet
LaundryLaundry

Facility Overview

BreakfastBreakfast
  • Coffee house on siteCoffee house on site
  • FruitFruit
  • Snack barSnack bar
  • Wine/ChampagneWine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)Special diet meals (on request)
  • BarBar
  • RestaurantRestaurant
  • Kids' mealsKids' meals
ActivitiesActivities
  • Head massageHead massage
  • Entertainment staffEntertainment staff
  • Evening entertainmentEvening entertainment
  • Foot massageFoot massage
  • Couples' massageCouples' massage
  • Walking toursWalking tours
  • Neck massageNeck massage
  • Back massageBack massage
  • Full-body massageFull-body massage
  • Tour or class about local cultureTour or class about local culture
  • Live music/PerformanceLive music/Performance
  • MassageMassage
  • SpaSpa
  • Hand massageHand massage
  • Themed dinnersThemed dinners
GeneralGeneral
  • Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Designated smoking areaDesignated smoking area
  • SafeSafe
  • Non-smoking roomsNon-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free propertySmoke-free property
  • Family roomsFamily rooms
Guest ServicesGuest Services
  • Baggage storageBaggage storage
  • LaundryLaundry
  • Car rentalCar rental
  • Packed lunchesPacked lunches
  • Suit pressSuit press
  • Room serviceRoom service
  • Ironing serviceIroning service
  • Private check-in/outPrivate check-in/out
  • Grocery deliveriesGrocery deliveries
  • 24-hour front desk24-hour front desk
  • Tour deskTour desk
  • Dry cleaningDry cleaning
  • Daily housekeepingDaily housekeeping
  • Shuttle serviceShuttle service
  • Airport shuttleAirport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Babysitting/Child servicesBabysitting/Child services
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Invoice providedInvoice provided
InternetInternet
  • Free WifiFree Wifi
  • InternetInternet
  • WifiWifi
OutdoorsOutdoors
  • Outdoor poolOutdoor pool
  • Sun deckSun deck
  • GardenGarden
  • Outdoor furnitureOutdoor furniture
  • TerraceTerrace
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)Outdoor pool (year-round)
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
  • Fire extinguishersFire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areasCCTV in common areas
  • Security alarmSecurity alarm
  • CCTV outside propertyCCTV outside property
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaningGuest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between staysGuest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Delivered food covered securelyDelivered food covered securely
  • Breakfast to-go containersBreakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areasPhysical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodationFood can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Face masks for guests availableFace masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionalsAccess to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits availableFirst aid kits available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areasScreens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followedPhysical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment availableCashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/outContactless check-in/out
SpaSpa
  • Beach chairs/LoungersBeach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming poolSwimming pool
Transportation/ShuttleTransportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickupAirport pickup
  • Airport drop-offAirport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Please note that there is a 5% charge when you pay with a (visa or euro/mastercard) credit card.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.54
Location:
9.1
Staff:
9.35
Facilities:
8.72
Comfort:
8.83
Cleanliness:
8.84
Nathalie
Jul 11, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Belgium
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Lovely staff, charming rooms, great idea: water dispensers in the hallways!
Summary: Loved it and will surely be back
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Room Arrangement

Room InfoFacilities
Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 20 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Suite

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Guest bathroom, Toilet, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Lockers, Mosquito net, Fan

Activities

Hot tub

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Pool view, Garden view, Quiet street view, View, City view, Inner courtyard view

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Room

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Toilet, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Lockers, Mosquito net, Fan

Activities

Hot tub

Living Area

Sitting area

View

Quiet street view, View, City view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Toilet, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Lockers, Mosquito net, Fan

Activities

Hot tub

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Terrace, Patio

View

Quiet street view, View, City view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Toilet, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Lockers, Mosquito net, Fan

Activities

Hot tub

Outdoors

Balcony, Terrace

Living Area

Sitting area

View

Pool view, Garden view, Quiet street view, View, City view, Inner courtyard view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 18 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Suite

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Guest bathroom, Toilet, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Lockers, Mosquito net, Fan

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Activities

Hot tub

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Pool view, Garden view, View, City view, Inner courtyard view

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Family Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 60 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Family Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Safe, Heating, Mosquito net, Fan

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

View

Garden view

Outdoors

Terrace

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Deluxe Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 55 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Safe, Heating, Mosquito net, Fan

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Pool view, Garden view

Outdoors

Terrace

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Basic Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Safe, Mosquito net, Fan

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Kholle House pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Kholle House?

Check-in time for Kholle House starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Kholle House have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Kholle House has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Kholle House?

Best-rates for the Kholle House starts from $382 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Restaurant, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry Online Reservations offers a diverse array of accommodation choices for every traveler. Our aim is to pair each traveler with their ideal hotel, resort, or rental, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Is Kholle House a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Kholle House wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Kholle House has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Kholle House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Kholle House indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Kholle House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Kholle House are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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