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Hotel Akwa Palace

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 3 restaurants

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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio
Reception
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
920 Boulevard De La Liberte, Douala, 4007
  • Popular LocationEko Market1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Douala5 min drive
  • Popular LocationDouala Grand Mall6 min drive
  • AirportDouala (DLA-Douala Intl.)14 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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First deluxe room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

First deluxe room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite (Suite Junior) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Suite Junior)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Senior Suite (Suite) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Senior Suite (Suite)

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Douala

City center stay.You'll be steps from Eko Market and within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Espace Doual'art and La Nouvelle Liberte are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Eko Market - 1 min walk
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 8 min walk
  • Espace Doual'art - 18 min walk
  • Port of Douala - 5 min drive
  • Douala Grand Mall - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mediterranee - 2 min walk
  • Saga africa - 1 min walk
  • Mc Burger - 13 min walk
  • Njik'sons - 6 min walk
  • Restaurant Table d'OR - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Akwa Palace

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 3 restaurants
Hotel Akwa Palace offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a steam room. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Akwa Palace. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Douala hotel is smoke free.

  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Akwa Palace offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Douala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.61 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children. Please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Akwa Palace to the airport?

Hotel Akwa Palace is 5 mi (15-min drive) away from the Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Akwa Palace?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Akwa Palace on Jun 7, 2024 start from $109.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Akwa Palace have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Akwa Palace offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does Hotel Akwa Palace offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Akwa Palace, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children. It's available every day from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Akwa Palace?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Akwa Palace?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Akwa Palace have a pool?

Hotel Akwa Palace features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Akwa Palace have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a poolside location, and pool views.

Does Hotel Akwa Palace have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hotel Akwa Palace to downtown Douala?

Hotel Akwa Palace is 5 mi away from Douala.

Hotel Akwa Palace Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 108 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

HYGINUS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to live when coming home from abroad !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to live while in Cameroon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Beautiful pool, airport shuttle. A bit hectic around the facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Constant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Akwa Palace for 7 nights. Beautiful hotel, for me the best in Douala right now. Friendly and very helpful staff. Good service and the room was clean with a lot of amenities. I will definitely come back. Shout out to Donald from the cleaning service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and Staff are awesome! I would recommend to anyone wanting peace and comfort.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

timothy

In my earlier I review I meant to add; the Hotel didn't have a record of my Expedia booking. They sorted it out, but it could have been tricky. I had printed out the receipt of my Expedia payment, and it was lucky I'd done so. Really helped unravel the problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022