Malindi 607/608, 842 Zanzibar City, Tanzania
#2 of 16 B&Bs and Inns in Zanzibar City
Guests' ChoiceBased on 397 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Arne
NorwayNothing
Nice charm and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Jane
AustraliaNothing
A beautifully restored house in Stone Town, helpful and attentive staff and a great location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Liam
AustraliaAmazing place to stay in Stone Town. The guest house was stunning inside and out. The facilities were amazing, and all the staff were incredible. Would highly recommend if visiting the area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Andre
SwitzerlandThe very friendly and helpful staff. They very so kind with our family.
Very nice little gem in town 😊
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Roisin
IrelandRight next to a mosque, so if you are light sleeper expect to be woken up a lot with the call to prayer (4am ish all year around), or every other hour during Ramadan!
Everything was so nice about this place. The rooms were so unique, and the feeling walking around the hotel was felt like going back in time.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Lauren
United StatesNothing I didn’t like.
Unbelievably beautiful. Very well designed and incredibly thoughtful and caring staff. Could not recommend enough- only wish I had more time there.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Erik
DenmarkVery nice breakfast with lots of fresh fruits.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Miriam
United Arab EmiratesBed was hard and very early checkout and checkin was 3pm which isn’t fair. because I had a 10pm it would’ve been nice to have to room later especially when I ordered a spa service which is supposed to be in your room. If you want to have the room for longer you have to pay extra even just for a few hours.
Breakfast was amazing however the bed was very hard. The staff were amazing and the room was so clean and tidy I loved the authenticity and the decor was lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Christine
United KingdomOne of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed - the building is stunning and very well maintained. The staff were helpful and the food was amazing when I tried the restaurant. Overall I had an amazing stay and would highly recommend Kholle house.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Marianne
UgandaMy whole holiday stay at Kholle house was perfect. Advise to book the hotel well in advance as hotel is booked up quiet quickly.
Breakfast was sufficient as the hotel focused on serving 2-3 excellent fresh local produce options.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Simona
United Arab EmiratesGreat staff and decor.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Hatice
TurkeyWhen we want to pay by usıng our credıt card,the take %3 commision.ı thınk ıt ıs not wrıght.
Location ıs good,nice and friendly staff.clean room,
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Kimberly
TanzaniaEverything was good
Everything was exceptionally clean and spacious
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Cecilie
DenmarkWe liked it all :-)
Such kind and helpful staff, very clean and beautiful rooms in a beautiful hotel, nice pool to cool off after a day out and about, good breakfast, super location with easy access to Stonetown
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Aleksandra
FranceBeautiful property, really gorgeous, breakfast is really good, staff super friendly. Met the manager and his wife- absolutely wonderful couple
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Alison
CanadaThis was the most beautiful heritage boutique hotel. Floating in the pool was the coolest (temperature wise) and relaxing experience in two weeks in Zanzibar. We only stayed here for our last night on the Island and wish we'd been able to stay here our other nights in Stone Town.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Angelica
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Full of character, so charming and beautiful. Lovely breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Gary
Australiathe room was a bit squishy
the staff were great, however Ramsel was exceptional. he was fun and light hearted. he had wonderful service skills and it was easy to see that he really enjoyed his job :) the food was on a whole new level both in presentation and taste. definitely the best food we had in Zanzibar. we just loved loved loved the pool. we both felt like a prince and princess luxurating with a bit of decadence. what an amazing room. so much history. the architecture was from a time and place rich with wealth
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Juliane
Germanywhat an amazing stay. in the middle of the city, near the harbour and still an oasis of silence. breakfast and pool in the morning, and specialty in the hot afternoon, cools you down. Great! I will book it again.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Luis
United KingdomPool, staff, decorations
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Radoslaw
United KingdomNothing to mention
It’s an absolute stunning and well run building with noticeable attention to the details. Great breakfast and meals , lovely attentive staff , it’s just a bliss !
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Clive
United KingdomThe noise overnight/early morning from the nearby busy port area, there was also a Mosque next door, which was loud at call to prayer, which we were used to. The stairs are old, step, and wooden and wouldn't suit everyone, although they were in keeping with the design of the building. However, the staff did help with the luggage (there is no lift). For use of the roof terrace there was a 5$ per couple additional cover charge for drinks/food, which for hotel guests is disappointing. In certain places like the bathrooms, they are in need of some TLC and the overall standard is not as luxurious as you would expect from the photos.
An authentic property in the heart of Stone Town, a nice selection and well presented breakfast, the courtyard and small pool area are quaint. The staff were very smartly dressed and attentive. There was a water cooling machine on every floor, which was an added bonus on very hot humid days. We stayed at this property for its 15/20 minute drive to the international airport and a couple of days in Stone Town.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Gregory
AustraliaA very distinctive space with a lot of charm.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Suzanne
South AfricaKitchen area not equipped wiyh any cutlery or crockery - i am sure they would have provided if asked. Fridge and kettle. Shower had a curtain which is always problematic plus i walked straight into the glass section at night, bruising my chest.
Very peaceful oasis very close to ferry port away from thadness of Stone Town. Close to start of waterfront promenade which was great for pram. Lovely pool and food, cold drinks. Pretty roof terrace. Our suite family room was outstanding,. Laindry was quick and ironed well
Stayed in February 2024
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