Kholle House Hotel - Zanzibar

3-star historic boutique hotel in Stone Town with a private rooftop tea house and Indian Ocean views

Rooms and Design

Kholle House has nine uniquely designed rooms, each with private, hand-carved Swahili balconies. The decor combines Swahili and French-Creole elements, using vibrant Zanzibari spices as part of the color scheme. Every room includes exposed wooden beams, antique furnishings, and air conditioning with ceiling fans.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves fresh International and Swahili Coast dishes, including a daily breakfast with homemade passion fruit and mango jam. Live Taarab music dinners are hosted on the traditional Arabic-style rooftop tea house, offering views of Stone Town and the Indian Ocean. Themed dinner nights and a coffee house on site provide additional dining options throughout the day.

Wellness and Relaxation

The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a lush garden area with sun loungers. In-room spa services use locally sourced ingredients for treatments such as full body, head, and foot massages. A spa and wellness center is available, alongside a peaceful reading room and conservatory.

Location and Excursions

Kholle House Hotel Zanzibar is a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and within walking distance of Stone Town Beach, the Old Fort, and the House of Wonders. Knowledgeable guides are available for city tours, walking tours, and excursions to spice plantations and Prison Island. The hotel also arranges shuttle services and airport transfers.

Entertainment and Activities

Evening entertainment includes live music performances and themed dinner nights held on the rooftop terrace. Guests can participate in walking tours and tours about local culture, with entertainment staff organizing activities. Water activities such as boat trips to Nakupenda and Prison Island can be arranged through the hotel.

• Rooms: 9 individually designed rooms with hand-carved Swahili balconies
• Dining: Live Taarab music dinners at the rooftop tea house
• Wellness: In-room spa treatments with locally sourced ingredients
• Location: 2-minute walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
• Activities: Guided walking tours of Stone Town and spice plantations
• History: Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle