Kholle House Boutique Hotel

We had the best stay out of our entire Tansania holiday here. The hotel is just so beautiful, yet has a very relaxed atmosphere which is exactly what we like. The rooms were beautiful and the house so amazingly decorated. The garden and pool area are also designed with care and present a lovely contrast to the business of Stone Town. We just passed through so only stayed one night but would have loved to stay longer. The manager Steve was very helpful and went out of his way to help us with some organisational issues which was really not his job. All amazing. Will for sure recommend and hope to return one day.

I had a wonderful time here. It's tucked away in a quiet part of Stone Town but still within easy walking distance to everything. The food really impressed me, and the pool is a great size for a relaxing swim. I stayed in the Swahili Suite, which was spacious and had a comfy bed. There's a lot to appreciate in the place with its cosy, heritage vibe throughout the architecture and interiors. The staff were also chilled and helpful so it made things easy. If you enjoy boutique hotels this is certainly one to consider.

We stayed at Kholle House for 3 Nights and while the place has its charms, our overall experience was unfortunately overshadowed by a pest issue that may have been overlooked by the management.||The Positives:|The hotel has a lovely aesthetic, with beautifully decorated eclectic interiors that reflect a mix of Omani and royal touches. It certainly looks the part if you’re after something with character. The family room we had was spacious, which was great for spreading out and relaxing. The property grounds & the pool area were well maintained. The location is good.. a small walk to the car park & within easy reach of most places in Stone Town. Breakfast and service were acceptable, though nothing remarkable.||The Negatives: |The biggest issue for us was the state of the bathroom & the Kitchenette in our room—it had a serious pest problem. We found cockroaches crawling around, which was incredibly disappointing and honestly took away from our overall stay experience in a big way. Cleanliness & Hygiene is a basic & Non-Negotiable expectation, and this seemed like a long-standing issue rather than a one-off one.||While the manager was polite and did apologise, we were surprised that there wasn’t more effort to set things right. We were simply offered free laundry and a more thorough clean up — a gesture that felt a bit underwhelming considering the circumstances & complaints. Our stay was compromised & a discount on the room tariff would’ve gone a long way in showing that the hotel really cared & took its guest experience seriously.||Another downside was that the hotel didn't offer any lunch or dinner options, which made things a bit tricky since we were traveling with kids. ||All in all, while Kholle House has the potential to be a great & exquisite boutique hotel, Our experience was unfortunately let down by in-room hygiene.

The building is amazing, as a work of art, as a historical witness and as a living unit. Is in it self a piece of Stone Town soul, gathering in harmony the different cultural accomplishments. it works, mainly vertically, the rooms are well divided, organized and connected. |Personnel is helpfull, attentive and lovely.||Common spaces:|Reception is next to the entrance. It's quite an operational area and an eficient one. The check-in is warm and confortable, done in the living room. It seams as a music room too. Cozy chairs and beautiful decorations as also hapens at several small staying spaces, in niches and along connection rooms|The garden is deeply arab, refreshing, restful and intim, a feast for the senses. Miss a few places to lay down though. The swimming pool is clean and enough to be a good relieve after the heat and the city walks and discovery. Next to it is a Swahalli veranda, perfect for reading a book, playing table games or just have a meal, drink or nice conversation and gathering. Part of the garden works also as an extension of the dinning room, whitch, per si, makes the eating experience much better. From the 6 different restaurants I went, this was definitely the best. The food is made with knowledge and care. Going up, the rooftop terrace is generous but misses a bit of character to the function of |Tea House acess. This, on other hand, doesn't miss anything. Wonderful, for the view, the atmosphere, the furniture.||Private spaces:|I picked the more economic room. It's confortable, with a small bathroom and everything working well and in good state but has few natural light, which is a bit unsettling. ||Services:|There should be a dedicated space for massages.|The transfers are efficient as well as the tour services.|The tour offer should go beyond common tourist attractions

I stayed at Kholle House for a solo getaway, and it was exactly what I needed.||I came looking for rest and slow wandering, and this place delivered. Tucked right in the heart of Stone Town, it made it so easy to explore, get a little lost in the winding streets, and then wander back "home" for quiet evenings and amazing food (I’m still thinking about that chicken curry - 10/10).||The room was cozy, peaceful, and honestly? I slept so well. Like, deeply rested. That kind of sleep that tells you your body feels safe and your mind has finally exhaled.||The staff were warm, kind, and quietly attentive. Never intrusive, just always present in the best way. It felt like staying with people who genuinely wanted you to have a beautiful stay, not just tick boxes.||If you’re looking for a base that feels both central and calm, beautiful but not fussy - Kholle House is it. I’d go back in a heartbeat.

A beautifull botuiqe hotel in the middle of Stone Town. Great for a walking tour of the city. The furnishment is so charming. The pool is a nice refresmenh in the heat. The manager Steve is absolutley amazing and so is the other staff. The room was clean and comfy. Breakfast not bad at all. All in all would recomend to stay. Very close to the night food market.

The Kholle House was a wonderful experience. It's very centrally located, making it the perfect starting point for many excursions. The breakfast was excellent, and the dinner, with its many regional dishes, is also highly recommended. The staff in all areas were always very friendly and accommodating. I would especially like to thank Steve, the General Manager; Irene at reception for her fantastic support with my luggage, which was lost at the airline; Babu Ali, the night host and Daud, the driver for their helpfulness and friendliness.

This is a wonderful hotel and I’m happy I ignored some of the low rating reviews, likely either given some time ago or by not well travelled people (it’s a 3 star hotel in east Africa, people really need to get a grip). The hotel accommodated my request for an early check-in (which is never guaranteed) and the staff really wonderful. There was absolutely no problem arranging a taxi for the airport (who arrived early), and as for exchange rates, just use TZ Shilling cash, getting good rates is just a silly expectation. The standard room with a single bed is compact but perfect for 1-2 nights, if you’re staying longer I recommend booking one of the bigger rooms with a balcony.