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Junior Suite (Suite Junior)
Room with view
43.0 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Senior Suite (Suite)
52.9 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double Room
Room with view
33.1 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Twin Room
Room with view
32 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and airport shuttle service

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

A stay at Hotel Akwa Palace places you in the heart of Douala, steps from Eko Market and 8 minutes by foot from Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Espace Doual'art and 1.3 mi (2 km) from La Nouvelle Liberte.

Make yourself at home in one of the 184 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy international cuisine at Le Tournebroche, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Douala? This hotel has 1830 square feet (170 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Free airport transport
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 184
  • Number of floors - 12
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1830
  • Conference space size (meters) - 170
  • Number of meeting rooms - 8
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • 24-hour health club
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Designer stores on site
  • Banquet hall
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Gated community
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Hosted evening meal
  • Hosted evening meal (reserve)
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Coworking spaces
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Miniature golf on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Akwa Palace offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 hair dryers. This Douala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2022.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • High-speed internet access
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Wardrobe
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Tile flooring in room

Where to Eat

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).

Le Tournebroche - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Le TSA - This poolside cocktail bar specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Le Bistro - This bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Miniature golf on site
  • Casino nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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 cribs/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 each accommodation.

Children stay free

One child stays free

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Long-term renters welcome

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 4

Mobile payments

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

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 7 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.

Hotel Names

  • Akwa Hotel
  • Akwa Palace
  • Akwa Palace Douala
  • Akwa Palace Hotel
  • Hotel Akwa Palace
  • Hotel Akwa Palace Douala
  • Hotel Akwa Palace Hotel
  • Hotel Akwa Palace Douala
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We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

One child 4 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

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