Hotel Description

Welcome to Kholle House. Built in 1860, as a magnificent showcase for Princess Kholle’s most treasured collectables displaying her fine china, furnishings, and artifacts from around the world and as a place to entertain friends and visiting dignitaries.

You will feel like you stepped into an Arabian dream when you experience all the amenities Kholle House has to offer. From our lush tropical courtyard with swimming pool in Stone Town and Swahili veranda, to our restaurant, and our roof top terrace and tea house. Kholle House is the best place to stay in Stone Town Zanzibar.

ROOMS – Each of our 9 rooms & suites are unique and envelope you with the colours of vibrant Zanzibarian spices and a sense of olden times. Rooms are rich with character and quality with high timber-beamed ceilings.

** Prestige Suites – Our most luxurious Prestige Suites have seating areas and private balconies that open up to breath-taking views of the old town, port and sea.
** Deluxe Room – Our Deluxe Rooms have the same rich Zanzibari elegance as our Prestige Suite. Each large room is unique in design and two rooms have direct access to the second floor terrace that provide you with a view of the pool, the old city or the nearby mosque.

**Classic Double – Our quaint Classic Rooms are elegant and cozy with Swahili styled beds that reflect the original style of the house.
**Classic Single – A luxurious option for the solo traveller with a traditional Swahili bed and styled to match the Royal luster of the house.

COMMUNAL AREAS – Quiet Oasis – The early nineteenth century sofa and armchairs salon and the lobby with marble fountain are the perfect area to relax and enjoy a Tanzanian pure arabica coffee, spice tea or fresh juice while checking in.

A chic dining room furnished with Indian rosewood canned furniture and diffused with antiques & a walled garden with a Swahili veranda and a beautiful private swimming pool. Great for relaxing after a days exploring.

Exotic arch-ways and elegant stairs lead to a roof-top tea house (gazebo) with panoramic views over the city, the port, and the islands off of Stone Town.

POOL & GARDENS – Step into our secluded walled terrace and you will find an inviting private pool set amidst our lush gardens great for a cooling dip after a day of exploring the wonders of Stone Town and the rest of Unguja Island.

SWAHILLI VERANDA – Take time out to enjoy a glass of wine and a good book in our classic Swahilli veranda overlooking the pool and gardens.

RESTAURANT – Understated Luxury, You can choose to dine in our chic yet cozy dinning room, furnished with classical Anglo-Indian rosewood furniture & diffused with rare antiques.

Enjoy your fresh a la carte breakfast in our dining room in understated luxury and experience the warmth and friendliness of our waiting staff who will be happy to help you with any special requests.

Alternatively you can choose to dine on our patio by the pool where we have large umbrellas providing shade from the morning sun.

ROOFTOP TERRACE – Catch Some Sun, Head to our Rooftop Terrace and get a birds eye view of Stone Town, the beautiful timeless architecture typical Stone Town family houses and the tight weaving streets.

From there you will have a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean while you enjoy a cold or hot drink. Enjoy the aromas of a freshly cooked meal or the caramelized incense blowing… worn by the beauties of Unguja.

ROOFTOP TEA HOUSE – Zanzibar Tradition, Part of our Rooftop Terrace is set aside for the Gazebo housing our Tea Room.

SPA & WELLNESS – Massage in Stone Town at Kholle House – Amina and Aisha, our Swahili masseurs, propose you a top treat experience on our SPA room. Made with Zanzibar spices, those massages will assure you refreshed mind and body.

EXCURSIONS – There is a huge variety of things to do in Stone Town & Zanzibar and from Kholle House – VIEW HERE

Kholle House Offers 5 nights for the price of 4 for Crewconnected Members

Make your booking request here – info@khollehouse.com Quote “CREWCONNECTED” to ensure Crewconnected Interline Rates

TEL +255 772 161 033 or +255 772 161 607