Kholle House

Property class: 3.5
Bayfront guesthouse in Zanzibar Town with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Kholle House. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $88
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a television, a small table, and a lamp.

Classic Single Room, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A room with a bed under a canopy, a red patterned rug, a wooden ceiling, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a canopy, green pillows, and a decorative lantern on a wooden table.

Premium Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony, Poolside

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a ceiling fan.

Classic Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Poolside

A room with a bed, a dining table, chairs, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Family Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Poolside

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Garden Area

A room with a bed, a sofa, a console table with decorative items, and a large painting on the wall.

Family Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Garden Area

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with shutters, and a canopy.

Basic Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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607/608 Malindi, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Malindi Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Slave Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 20 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Living Room - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Kholle House

  • Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Kholle House. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
11:30am
CHECK-OUT
10:30am

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 10 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Kholle House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was clean, warm, and aesthetically pleasing. (6 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food at a reasonable price with a lovely outside dining area. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and good. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Kholle House in Stonetown. The hotel was Beautiful and the perfect escape to after a long day exploring. All The staff was fantastic in helping us get the arrangements prior to arriving and then helping us with a couple of the activities we wanted to do. We highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully restored hotel, perfect location, great staff. Perfect place to stay for anybody that want to experience Stone town in Zanzibar.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful interior, very friendly staff, easy walk everywhere , great breakfast, the menu, there could be different choices and no beer..
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for Stone Town

Nice hotel to stay in Stone Town ! The service is perfect , The staff is charming trying to have your stay great . the breakfast is deleicious. It is just outside the old center and close to the port . All is at walking distance
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is excellent. The staff (including the owner) is phenomenal. Everyone is so accommodating and welcoming. The staff speaks English and provides concierge service (directions, booking drivers/transportation and excursions). They were all concerned for my well-being and safety. The food at the restaurant was tasty. The pool is clean, warm, and aesthetically pleasing. The beds include a mosquito net to protect you. The air conditioning is nice and cold. The shower is nice and hot. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was excellent in all aspects but went over and above in some cases. First, they picked us up at airport at 2am, then our luggage was lost by airline and the staff was very helpful in following up with airline. Location is good and the rooms were clean. They also had good food. Enjoyed stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully restored, unique villa. Unfortunately the location is an initial concern in terms of safety but we soon learned how to navigate the area safely. Small but very pleasant plunge pool - just the thing for hot, humid days
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved Kholle House! What an amazing history is connected to the hotel! Everything was arranged for us at our request...airport pick up, spice tour, a fabulous 3 hour walking tour of stone town! Our room was perfect...very comfortable. Kholle House has a lovely pool and numerous comfortable nooks and crannies to relax, read a book, play a game. The outside dining room was lovely with delicious food at a reasonable price. Make sure you have the rooftop Swahili tea they offer!! The staff were so friendly and helpful! A fabulous place to stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Though a little away from things and I somehow got lost every single time I set foot outside, I did enjoy staying here. The pool was delightful and the A/C was a lifesaver. Staff was very good and helpful (e.g. immediately dealt with a blown fuse when I told them about it), but it should be noted that I think they spoke less English than the property advertised (I REALLY should have used Google translate to explain what was going on with the previously mentioned blown fuse). However, since the hotel is popular with Europeans, I suspect staff might be better at communicating in French, German or Italian. Breakfast was simple but good. They could use an update on their door locks. Other than that, I am very glad I stayed here.
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6/10 Good

Nice old boutique hotel. But you can’t drive to the hotel. So if you have a lot of luggage or small children the location is not that good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful boutique hotel in Stone Town! Very friendly and attentive staff, lovely breakfasts, charming and quiet garden and outdoor dining area, spacious rooms. A fantastic experience overall and would def recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely historical hotel in the center of Stonetown. The rooms are compact and perfect for a short visit. There is a beautiful courtyard with a small pool to cool down after a hot day of sightseeing. The staff are very accommodating
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10/10 Exceptional

We would love to thank the entire staff... From the registration desk, to waitress, to the cleaners... Same service level. Thanks to Marie, Doreen ect... Amazing service level!
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10/10 Exceptional

A memorable stay in a wonderful hotel

I had an amazing experience during my one day overnight stay at the hotel. The entire staff were so welcoming, helpful, courteous, and attentive to my needs. The room i stayed in was impeccably clean and tidy. The food both dinner and breakfast was the best i had during my trip. I didn't lack for much during my stay. The hotel staff assisted with any questions that i had. I would definitely stay at the hotel during any future return trips back to Zanzibar. I also recommend it to anyone thinking of a possible lodging option during a Zanzibar visit.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous trip to Stone Town!

Spent a terrific three nights at Kholle house with my 20 year old daughter -- we shared a room and were very comfortable. Enjoyed the central location, the service and the food! Staff were friendly and helpful and we highly recommend the spice farm tour and a massage -- both booked through the hotel front desk! Thank you to the staff for making our stay so special! We also recommend booking a walking tour of the city -- the streets can be a bit confusing. :) *Pool is LOVELY!
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8/10 Very good

Härlig atmosfär och trevlig personal!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfekt valg for Stonetown

Veldig fornøyd. Fin beliggenhet i Stonetown om enn litt i "enden", nært havna. Men fine rom, koselig takterasse og veldig stort pluss med basseng for gutta.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super!

Super dejligt ophold på et smukt historisk hotel. Fremragende seervice og lækker morgenmad.
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8/10 Very good

Hotel liegt in der Altstadt, in der Nähe des Hafens (Hafenkulisse hört man in der Unterkunft) Sehr nettes Personal und grundsätzlich geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Da wir recht groß sind, hatten wir mit den Betten zu kämpfen. Diese sind recht schmal und kurz. Das Fußende war bei unserem Bett geschlossen, sodass eine 1,90m Person nicht in das Bett gepasst hat. Nach dem Check Out konnten wir vor Abflug noch in der Unterkunft Duschen (sehr praktisch 👍) Frühstück war lecker.
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8/10 Very good

das Hotel hat tollen Charme, gute Lage in der Altstadt von Stone Town
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8/10 Very good

Clean, friendly, and authentic Zanzibar

Good hotel, friendly staff, authentic experience. The only downside to Kohlle House is it’s location. Still close to many top attractions, but being close to the ferry terminal means for a less safe evening experience. It shouldn’t be enough to say no to Kohlle House, just be aware of your surroundings and stay on the boardwalk as long as possible.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice small hotel. Comfy bed and very clean. Breakfast and dinner was very good also. Will stay again. Silent during the night but still very near everything to see in Stone Town. Very nice rooftop. Overall very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Oasis au coeur de Stonetown

Boutique Hôtel très bien placé à Stonetown. Décoration soignée, chambre spacieuses et très confortables. Service irréprochable et au petit soin pour les clients. A noter également la qualité du restaurant de l'hôtel, que ce soit pour le petit déjeuner (copieux) ou pour les repas (nos meilleurs repas à Stonetown).
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is very nice but the best part about the stay was the staff!! Everyone there was very friendly and professional. The front desk attendant Sebastian was exceptional!!! Anything we needed he was more than willing to assist. He is a huge asset to your hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is beautiful and the location is excellent. The food also is great, and the Swahili dinner they organize on the roof is a great experience.