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Kholle House

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool
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Premium Suite | Garden view
Family Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Garden Area
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$406
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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607/608 Malindi, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room, Bathtub

Classic Single Room, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
9 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
9 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
9 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Poolside

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
9 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
9 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Poolside | Living area

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
9 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Kholle House places you in the centre of Zanzibar Town, steps from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and within a short 5-minute stroll of Malindi Mosque. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Stone Town guest house include Shakti Temple and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum).
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What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Slave Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Kholle House

Boardwalk/promenade guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Kholle House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Zanzibar Town guest house.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1860
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kholle House offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Zanzibar Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1860
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 4 to 15 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 4 to 15 years old)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 15 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: USD 15 (one-way), from 6 to 18 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Kholle House Zanzibar Town
Kholle Zanzibar Town
Kholle
Kholle House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town
Kholle House Guesthouse
Kholle House Hotel Stone Town
Kholle House Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Kholle House Guesthouse
Kholle House Zanzibar Town
Kholle House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kholle House?

Kholle House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kholle House?

As of 23 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kholle House on 23 Dec 2025 start from NZ$299.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Kholle House?

Yep, Kholle House is a short 9-minute walk from Shangani Beach.

Does Kholle House have a pool?

Kholle House has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Kholle House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kholle House.

Does Kholle House serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kholle House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kholle House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kholle House?

No, pets are not allowed.