Kholle House, Zanzibar
About the Hotel
Unique Rooms & Suites
Kholle House features nine uniquely styled rooms and suites. Each room is designed with colors reminiscent of Zanzibari spices, incorporating antique accents and modern fixtures. Rooms feature high timber-beamed ceilings. Two rooms offer direct access to the second-floor terrace with views of the pool, the old city, and the nearby mosque. The Classic Single provides a Swahili bed. Garden View and Pool Side Apartments are available, equipped with kitchenettes that include a fridge and gas cooker. Amenities include air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, and Wi-Fi. Bathrooms offer free toiletries. Guests have access to ironing facilities, a sitting area, a terrace, and a dressing area. Select suites include hot tubs and balconies with views of the sea and old town. The Swahili Prestige Suite features an extra-large en-suite bath.
Dining Like Royalty
Kholle House's chef prepares International & Swahili Coast dishes using fresh ingredients. The restaurant uses ingredients sourced from local purveyors. Guests can dine in the dining room, on the patio by the pool, or at the Arabic-style rooftop Tea House. The Tea House offers dining like the Royal family in the days of the Sultan. The restaurant offers snacks, a kids menu, and main courses. A half-board dinner includes options such as chilled avocado soup, Savannah Curry, and homemade passion fruit ice cream. Breakfast includes coffee, tea, Zanzibar fruit platter, and a choice of cornflakes, homemade yogurt, French toast, or eggs. The property is near St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral (0.5 km) and Mercury House (0.5 km).
Relaxation & Excursions
Kholle House provides access to a private pool set amidst lush gardens. Guests can arrange excursions to Stone Town, Jozani Forest, and spice farms. Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features narrow alleys, bazaars, and Arab houses. The Spice Tour includes a walking tour of a spice farm where you can sample spices and fruits. Safari Blue excursions explore the Menai Bay Conservation Area on traditional dhows, including guided snorkeling, swimming in a mangrove lagoon, and a seafood buffet on a sandbank. Bawe Island, 45 minutes off the coast, offers reef snorkeling. Prison Island is about 30 minutes by boat. Massages using local oils with Zanzibari spices are available.
Location & Transfers
Kholle House is in the heart of Stone Town and 10 km from Kisauni. Landmarks near the property are St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral (0.5 km), Old Dispensary (0.5 km), and House of Wonders (0.5 km). The hotel can arrange transfers around Zanzibar with a personal driver. Kholle House provides the opportunity to enjoy the sunset on the sandbank.
Guest Services Details
Kholle House offers a reception area with nineteenth-century furnishings. Staff can assist with planning excursions. The hotel can arrange custom experiences. The property has a walled garden with a Swahili veranda and a swimming pool. Live traditional Taarab Music is available. In-room wellness treatments are available from 10:00 to 19:00. A honeymoon special includes a couples massage, a Zanzibari spice box, and sparkling wine upon arrival.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
