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Hotel Akwa Palace

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and airport shuttle service

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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Junior Suite (Suite Junior) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Senior Suite (Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

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 SAR 358
SAR 475 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/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) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

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) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

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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Exterior

Best Western Plus Soaho Douala Airport

Pool
Free airport shuttle
Kids pool
Parking included
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (70)
The price is SAR 461
SAR 600 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Best Western Plus Soaho Douala Airport

About the neighborhood

Map
920 Boulevard De La Liberte, Douala, 4007

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the business district, with rooms rejuvenated in 2022
A free roundtrip airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Akwa Palace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a massage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. In addition to designer stores on site and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • 8 meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 184 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and LED light bulbs

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: USD 21 for adults and USD 12.5 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 28

Restaurants on site

  • Le Tournebroche
  • Le TSA
  • Le Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Shopping
  • Spa services
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1830 square feet)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms - 8

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Turkish bath/hammam

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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2022
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 21 for adults and USD 12.5 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 28

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Akwa Hotel
Akwa Palace
Akwa Palace Douala
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Akwa Palace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Hotel Akwa Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Akwa Palace?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Akwa Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Akwa Palace located?

This family-friendly Douala hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Eko Market and Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Douala Maritime Museum and La Nouvelle Liberte are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Traveled 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

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

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler

Business traveler, Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019