Khole House

Now after three years of restoration you can experience the history and care that went into every detail of Kholle House. Each of the 10 rooms is uniquely designed with combinations of Swahili and French-Creole influence.

Established in 1860, Kholle House was 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.

Kholle House is rich with history and color – with turmeric walls, stained window details, polished nutmeg colored floors with in-laid marble accents floor tiles from the original Kholle House all reflecting the shades of vibrant Zanzibarian spices.

Communal areas include a salon, lobby with marble fountain, breakfast room, garden conservatory, pool, terrace, exotic arch-ways and a roof-top tea house (gazebo) with panoramic views over the city, the port, and the islands off of Stone Town.

You will feel like you stepped into an Arabian dream when you enter your room at Kholle House. Each room is unique and envelopes you with the colors of vibrant Zanzibari spices and a sense of olden times. Rooms are rich with character and quality with high timber-beamed ceilings, western-style mattresses, A/C, ceiling fan, and WiFi.

Kholle House offers three room categories:

Prestige Suites: Get the royal treatment by choosing our very best, The Kholle House Prestige Suite. Spacious suites furnished in Swahili or French-Creole decor, en-suite bath, seating area, and private balcony with stunning views.

Deluxe Rooms:

Large rooms furnished in Swahili or French-Creole decor, en-suite bath, view and two with private terrace.

Classic Rooms:

Quaint rooms with Zanzibari bed, en-suite bath. One with terrace and one with easy ground floor access.