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Hotel Akwa Palace

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and free airport shuttle
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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Deluxe Double Room
Junior Suite (Suite Junior)
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Senior Suite (Suite)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Explore the area

Map
920 Boulevard De La Liberte, Douala, 4007
  • Eko Market
    1 min walk
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
    8 min walk
  • Espace Doual'art
    18 min walk
  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.)
    30 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
  • 33.1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite (Suite Junior)

Junior Suite (Suite Junior)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 43.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Senior Suite (Suite)

Senior Suite (Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 52.9 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Douala

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Douala awaits you at Hotel Akwa Palace. Within steps you'll find Eko Market and Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Le Tournebroche, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Le TSA is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Turkish bath/hammam, steam room and kids' swimming pool. 1830 square feet (170 square metres) of event facilities include 8 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include coworking space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Douala hotel include Espace Doual'art and La Nouvelle Liberte.

What's nearby

  • Eko Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Espace Doual'art - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of Douala - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Douala Grand Mall - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Reine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Kora Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mc Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Fourchette - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Akwa Palace

Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and free airport shuttle
Hotel Akwa Palace offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a steam room. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby 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.

Business amenities include 8 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1830 square feet (170 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Akwa Palace. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Douala hotel.

  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 1830 sq ft of conference space
  • 170 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Akwa Palace offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Douala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2022.

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

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 21 for adults and USD 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 28; reservation required
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Le Bistro
  • Le Tournebroche
  • Le TSA

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,830 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Turkish bath

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
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Lifeguards
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 aged 4 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.

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 6.50 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: from approximately USD 21 for adults and from USD 12.5 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 28

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a security system
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash and mobile payments. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Akwa Hotel
Akwa Palace
Akwa Palace Douala
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Hotel Akwa Palace offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Akwa Palace on 22 Nov 2024 start from AU$176.79, including 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Yep, Hotel Akwa Palace has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Akwa Palace?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Hotel Akwa Palace have a pool?

Hotel Akwa Palace has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Hotel Akwa Palace features a Turkish bath, a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Hotel Akwa Palace a romantic place to stay?

Poolside dining and couples dining, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Akwa Palace.

Is Hotel Akwa Palace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and on-site mini golf, it's no surprise that Hotel Akwa Palace is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Akwa Palace serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Akwa Palace?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Akwa Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 110 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to live. Very safe!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mireille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very kind and ready to help
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

HYGINUS

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The word that sums up the Akwa Palace is "tired". The staff are super friendly and couldn't be more helpful, but of you're looking for a luxury experience this isn't it. Having said that, I haven't tried the other 4 star hotels in Douala. And Douala itself could hardly be described as a 4 star experience. I've traveled widely in sub-Sharan Africa and I can tell you that if you're expecting the same sort of experience as say, the Serena in Dar es Salaam, or the Norfolk in Nairobi, you won't find it here. And don't allocate too much time in looking around Doula, there really isn't a great deal to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivo, Clementon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s well keep the stuff a very good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Worth it to pay the higher quality room
Extremely friendly staff but especially the old building needs renovation. Inside the rooms it is maintained ok but you can feel the humidity everywhere as soon as you leave it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Valentin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad night service... Poorly trained desk clerks
Stupid clerk would not call manager to check my reservation.. delayed for 1hoir even tho I me timed I was tired and réservation was paid for!! Tried to charge me a second time.. this is the second time this crap is pulled on me
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is dated in parts, but is kept clean and the hotel service has been good overall. Security and covid measures are excellent in every way. The air conditioner failed in my room early in my 4 week stay, the technician, (Messi), was outstanding and when it could not be repaired he arranged for a room swap which took only 10 minutes or so. The pool area is nice and the bar service is good, again the staff are super. The reception, catering and housekeeping staff have been faultless and all are bi lingual. Breakfast is pretty good overall but expensive, as are meals and drinks in the restaurants and bars. The only downsides I have encountered are:- 1. The internet connection which is very poor at weekends and poor during the week. 2. The restaurant menu is very limited, especialy for a long stay. 3. The food quality varies very much, what was great a few days earlier was cold and less tasty the next time. I would stay here again but would arrange my own internet connection with a mifi device.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Ron

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Douala stay
Very clean, everything worked and the staff was helpful. Very nice pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very pretty space go and try it its the best off douala
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guykenfack, Phoenix AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All employees were very respectful and friendly. Very polite and smiling
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Hubert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palace, this a palace?
Akwa Palace, you’ve said Palace... definitively not. It’s just a very uncomfortable, noisy, smelly, expensive hotel. I got a room in the historical old Akwa Palace with view on the street. The room and furniture are surely 50 years old, the window is not fully closing (imagine at night, trucks and taxis honking all the time), dirty curtains and noisy but working A/C. Refurbishment are ongoing at some floors, which brings additional noises. Smelly carpet in the corridors, noisy (uneducated guests) in the corridor at night. Breakfast is ok, clearly the staff do its best. 2/4 only elevators are working and to be used by staff and guests, leads to long waiting time. The WiFi is working well and the pool seems nice. Conclusion: avoid this place, there’s much better for less money in Douala.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019