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"Authentic Stone Town decor fills this historic building, which features a quiet courtyard pool and a rooftop terrace overlooking the harbor. Best for Stone Town explorers, less so for those sensitive to morning noise."

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28 Sept 2026
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29 Sept 2026
Guests
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Adults:

2

Children:

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Why guests choose Kholle House

  • Historic Palace
    Princess Kholle's home
  • Rooftop Tea House
    Indian Ocean views
  • Live Taarab Music
    Swahili dinner pairings
  • In-Room Spa
    Locally sourced ingredients
  • Private Balconies
    Hand-carved Swahili
  • Outdoor Pool
    Open year-round

Overview

Boasting a sundeck, a sunbathing terrace, and massage therapy, the luxury Kholle House Hotel Zanzibar lies only a 5-minute walk from Mercury House. Featuring 12 rooms with views of the ocean, the hotel is in the vicinity of The Peace Memorial Museum.

This Zanzibar inn is located 0.2 miles from Old Slave Market and is 0.2 miles from Kiponda. House of Wonders National Museum is within reach of the Kholle House, while - Eastern side of the island bus stop is about 10 minutes' walk away. Also, Jamhuri Gardens is situated 0.6 miles away. The nearby cultural attractions include Sultan's Palace, which is 10 minutes by foot from this property. For those traveling from afar, Kisauni airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

The rooms feature a mosquito net and air conditioning, while some of them have a patio and a balcony for guests' utmost comfort. Providing a separate toilet and a sink, some bathrooms come with hairdryers and dressing gowns.

The 4-star Kholle House Hotel features a free made-to-order breakfast. The restaurant serves French dishes. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. The Abyssinian's Steak House is just near this hotel.

  • Check-in
    from 14:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    from 05:00 until 10:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Kholle House
Our tips

Should you book Kholle House?

Perfect if you
  • Are exploring Stone Town on foot - the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Sultan's Palace and close to Darajani Market.
  • Want a hotel with an on-site restaurant serving vegetarian cuisine and a lounge bar.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need free airport transfer - the airport shuttle is a paid service.
Best for
  • A rooftop terrace with a Swahili-style tea house and Indian Ocean views

Facilities of Kholle House

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee shop
  • Fire extinguishers
Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
Kholle House Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink
Room Amenities
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Sink
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Carpeted floor

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Kholle House applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out
from 05:00 until 10:00
Important info

Frequently asked questions

Kholle House is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including House of Wonders and Old Fort of Zanzibar.
A room in Kholle House costs approximately $83.
It will take you a 20-minute walk to get from Kholle House Zanzibar to the city centre.
The closest airport is Kisauni and it is placed within 0.5 miles from Kholle House.
Popular attractions near Kholle House Zanzibar include Old Fort of Zanzibar as well as House of Wonders.
Restaurants near Kholle House include The Seyyida Rooftop Restaurant and Asmini Hotel.
Payment methods available in Kholle House Zanzibar include Mastercard and Visa.
Kholle House has such facilities as an outdoor swimming pool, a sunbathing terrace and a wellness area.
Some rooms of Kholle House welcome guests with such facilities as climate control, Wi-Fi and smoke detectors.
Yes, Kholle House Zanzibar offers airport shuttle service.
At Kholle House check-in is open after 2 PM, and check-out is until 10 AM.
Yes, Kholle House Zanzibar offers bag storage before check-in or after check-out.

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