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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
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Junior Suite (Suite Junior)
Senior Suite (Suite)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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

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 return 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, children's meals and international cuisine. In addition to designer shops 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 sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a gift shop and multilingual staff
Room features
All 184 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

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

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 at the property

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

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: from approximately USD 21 for adults and from 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
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

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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 to 6:00 PM.

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

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Akwa Palace on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$207.15, 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 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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

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Hotel Akwa Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 126 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sullivan Makaka

Simply the best in the City
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Great place to live when coming home from abroad !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Great place to live. Very safe!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Takeshi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Awesome place to live while in Cameroon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franco

Consider including the buffet breakfast in the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mireille

Staff are very kind and ready to help
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

The location and Staff are awesome! I would recommend to anyone wanting peace and comfort.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

HYGINUS

Overall it was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Great staff. Beautiful pool, airport shuttle. A bit hectic around the facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Vincent

Nice place, good people.. unfortunately the pool wasin maintenance
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takeshi

Breakfast is perfect! Room is very clean. All workers are good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Constant

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

8/10 Good

Pascal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raoul Brice

Ils sont très accueillant, offre de belles choses et respecte les demandes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haffiz

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Les chambres rénovées sont vraiment au top, nous recommandons
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chika

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023