Kholle House

Malindi 607/608
8.7
1052 reviews

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Suite
  • Max 3 Adults
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    This spacious, air-conditioned suite features a balcony with views of the sea and old town, along with a seating area, Swahili-influenced d�cor and a large bathroom with a gold-stained bathtub.

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    Single Room
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    Individually decorated, air-conditioned room with a ceiling fan, mosquito net and tiled bathroom.

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    Double Room
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    This individually decorated, air-conditioned room offers more space, as well as a ceiling fan, mosquito net and Swahili-styled bed.

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    Double Room
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    This double room's special feature is the hot tub. The double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    Suite
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    Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a hot tub. The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite offers a seating area, a safe deposit box, a dressing room as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    Family Apartment
  • Max 4 Adults
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    This apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The apartment's kitchenette, which has a stovetop and a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The apartment features air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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    Deluxe Apartment
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    This apartment comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The apartment's kitchen, which has a stovetop and a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The apartment features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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    Basic Double Room
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    Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower. The double room offers air conditioning and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    About This Property

    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 t (Read More)ea 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 colours 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 organises 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.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    8.7
    Based on 1052 Reviews
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    Comfort

    8.94

    Cleanliness

    8.92

    Value For Money

    8.65

    Facilities

    8.78

    Guest Reviews

    Lindsey
    family with young children
    8.0
    Very good
    Nice place to visit stone town, main attractions reachable by foot.
    The house is a beautiful oasis in the heart of stone town. Decoration is amazing, spacious rooms and good AC. Nice shady pool. Food was good.
    We booked a massage, it was not the best.

    Published on 04 Jan 2024

    Rebecca
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Central, good food, friendly staff
    Very central, nice and spacious rooms, friendly staff! Food was also really good!
    The bed ist quite hard and not extremely comfortable. It is also good to know that you get woken up at 5 an from the muezzin from the nearby mosque. This is the same in all of stone town and it didnt bother us too much.

    Published on 03 Jan 2024

    Mazhindu
    group
    8.0
    Very good
    Very good
    I loved the rooms and the little details inside

    Published on 02 Jan 2024

    Mateja
    young couple
    8.0
    Very good
    Positively delighted stay in Stone Town
    Its a beatiful building originating from the Oman empire which was restored and it has a lot of charm. The staff at the hotel were very nice and have helped us with everything: renting a car, booking a tour, showing us where to buy sunscreen the location is great, very close to the Zanzibar ferry. We also liked the shampoos, shower gel and body cream which were good quality. Not a lot of hotels in Tanzania provide this.
    The bed is made for short people. My husband couldnt stretch his legs in it. Also the toilet is in the same room separated only by a few columns and a courtan. It would be nice to have it separate.

    Published on 29 Dec 2023

    Penninah
    solo traveller
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Pleasant
    I spent one night here. Located in a good location to get around stone town. I thought the welcome drink was a good gesture .
    I was to leave early and the staff who was serving that morning did not seem to understand a lot of things. The room that I was given which is on the ground floor had a smell of dampness (It didn't bother me cause I was here for one night).

    Published on 26 Dec 2023

    Sera
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    A beautifully restored house in a great location.
    Kholle House is a beautifully restored house just meters away from the old pharmacy and the sea. It is very comfortable, the staff are excellent and the food is delicious. The pool is perfect for a cool dip after exploring Stone Town. We are looking forward to our next visit already.

    Published on 26 Dec 2023

    Ritha
    review category business travellers
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Everything looks. From decor to staff.
    Knocking on the door after a night out.lol

    Published on 24 Dec 2023

    Gerli
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Amazing place, where every detail has been thought of!
    An exceptional hotel! Every detail is thought through. We stayed at the suite to fit comfortably and it was definitely one of the most beautiful rooms we have ever stayed at (colorful, vibrant, original) - our daughter still refers to it as the princess house. :) They have a nice pool, beautiful rooftop terrace for tea/coffee or coctails, great food and excellent staff! Thank you for the stay - our only regret was staying for only 1 night
    Cant really think of anything - every detail was thought about, even environmentally-friendly policies applied (such as clean water access without plastic bottles), which we did not see too often in Zanzibar or mainland Tanzania.

    Published on 22 Dec 2023

    Anika
    family with young children
    1.0
    Bad
    Bad
    Do not under any circumstances book this property. They fumigated at midnight with the most toxic poison and we had to leave in the middle of the night. People die from this. Seriously negligent. Do not stay here.

    Published on 21 Dec 2023

    Grace
    young couple
    8.0
    Very good
    Very good
    Beautiful character property, very thoughtfully furnished and decorated with great attention to detail. Attentive and helpful staff, lovely pool, nice roof terrace.
    We were only staying two nights but were asked to move rooms after the first night because of some scheduled maintenance. This was pretty inconvenient. Be aware the beds are very firm. This is beyond the hotels control but very aware that the call to prayer from a nearby mosque is very loud. I was woken up every night at 4.20am, then again at 5am. This all adds to the local colour of Stonetown but is something to bear in mind.

    Published on 19 Dec 2023

    Location & Nearby Places

    1.0 Km from city center

    Malindi 607/608

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    All Facilities for Kholle House

    Category Facilities
    Activities Live music/performance, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture.
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
    Others bar, pool, food, wifi.
    Miscellaneous Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking throughout.
    Safety features Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Face masks for guests available, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
    Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
    Bathroom Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Bath, Shower, Toilet, Additional toilet, Bathrobe.
    Room Amenities Drying rack for clothing, Air conditioning, Wardrobe or closet, Dressing room, Clothes rack, Desk, Seating Area, Carpeted, Mosquito net, Safety deposit box, Fan, Hot tub, Tile/marble floor, Heating, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Socket near the bed.
    Food & Drink Wine/champagne, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Grocery deliveries, Stovetop, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Packed lunches, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Outdoor furniture, Room service, Tea/Coffee maker, Coffee house on site.
    Safety & security CCTV outside property, Security alarm, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas.
    Cleaning services Ironing service, Dry cleaning, Trouser press, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
    Services & Extras Towels, Linen, Wake-up service.
    Common areas Sun terrace, Garden.
    Food & drink safety All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
    Reception services 24-hour front desk, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage.
    Physical distancing Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
    Entertainment and family services Evening entertainment, Entertainment staff, Babysitting/child services.
    Pool and wellness Sun umbrellas, Massage, Back massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Neck massage, Head massage, Spa and wellness centre, Full body massage, Hand massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
    Transport Car hire, Airport drop off, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport pick up.
    Outdoor & View City view, Pool view, Terrace, View, Inner courtyard view, Balcony, Garden view.

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