Kholle House

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8.8Very good · 1,585

Malindi 607/608, Zanzibar City · Map ·

“Loved everything about the property. Pictures don’t do it any justice” · 10.0, Mon 17 Aug

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeNon-smoking roomsAir conditioningSwimming pool24-hour front deskRestaurantRoom service

Location 8.9Very good location

Malindi 607/608, Zanzibar City · · Open in Google Maps

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What guests say

8.8

Very good
1,585 verified reviews

Cleanliness8.7

Service9.2

Location8.9

Room Quality8.3

Amenities8.7

Value for Money8.6

Food and Beverage9.0

Overall Experience9.0

In short. Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.

Andrew Livesey, United Kingdom · Family10.0

Sat 24 Oct Step back in time and stay in and Omani residence + Superbly preserved 1860's Omani residence with original features, ideally situated in Old town close to harbour area, having a courtyard swimming pool was a bonus to cool off in. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, the meals on offer were varied...

Mireille, Rwanda · Solo8.0

Thu 22 Oct Amazing + The decoration − The room are too small

Carli, United States · Solo7.0

Wed 21 Oct Old town location but close to shopping, ferry and restaurants + The location is great. The decor was really cool with the old doors and artifacts. The pool was refreshing. Most of the staff was very friendly. − No water provided for brushing teeth. Bed is very firm. Breakfast took a long time, sat for 30 minutes and hadn’t even ordered and had to skip my first day because I had a tour. The waitress was...

Chiamaka, Nigeria · Solo10.0

Mon 12 Oct Beautiful + Kholle house! What a beautiful place. I loved every bit of my stay (I almost didn’t want to leave haha) I really love and appreciate the bedroom birthday decoration that was made for me. Thank you all so much for the effort! The breakfast? Exceptional!!!... − not applicable

Susan, ZM · Couple9.0

Fri 9 Oct Our second time staying here would come back every time + Location decor food and service − Stairs unavoidable for such a property but for knees agh!

Samantha, United Kingdom · Solo7.0

Thu 8 Oct + Very good location

Jessica, South Africa · Solo10.0

Thu 10 Sep Breathtaking and I will be back + It was beautiful and looked exactly like the pictures if not better. Staff was extremely friendly − Very difficult to find as you cannot drive straight to the entrance.

Khalid, OM · Couple1.0

Mon 7 Sep Not worth the money I paid + Nothing it was just a basic stay − I recently stayed at Kholle House for two nights, and unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations for the price paid. Upon arrival, the room was full of mosquitoes, even though I specifically...

Ashisha, United States · Couple10.0

Thu 27 Aug + The staff and grounds were amazing. Comfortable and clean.

Babalwa, South Africa · Solo10.0

Mon 17 Aug Beautiful stay. + Loved everything about the property. Pictures don’t do it any justice − Nothing

Questions

What time is check-in?From 02:00 PM

Can my child stay?Children welcome

Are pets allowed?No

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About the hotel

Historic Elegance and Modern Comforts

Luxurious Accommodation and Scenic Views

Culinary Delights and Relaxation

To experience the timeless charm of Princess Kholle's former residence, book your stay at Kholle House today.

Good to know

Check inFrom 02:00 PM

Check outBefore 10:30 AM

Children and cotsWelcome

PetsNot allowed

Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}

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Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child

Who
Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.

Where
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When
Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
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Who
Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.

Where
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When
Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry

Who
Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.

Where
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When
Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)

Who
Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.

Where
Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority

When
At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba

Who
Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).

Where
Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries

When
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