In the heart of the business district, Hotel Akwa Palace offers a rejuvenating retreat with a poolside bar and outdoor pool. Unwind at the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, indulge in international cuisine at one of three restaurants, and enjoy mini golf on site or shopping at designer stores.
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
La Nouvelle Liberte - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Port of Douala - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Douala Grand Mall - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 30 min drive
Free airport shuttle
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
Located near a train station, Hotel Akwa Palace is a great choice for a stay in Douala. Guests can indulge in massages, and Le Tournebroche, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a free airport shuttle.
Languages
English, French
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
184 rooms
Arranged over 12 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
3 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private dining
Private picnics
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Mini golf
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Children's menu
Lifeguard on site
What to do
Tennis
Mini golf
Evening entertainment
Shopping
Working away
8 meeting rooms
Computer station
Coworking spaces
Conference space (1830 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
24-hour health club
An outdoor pool
Designer stores on site
Spa services
Steam room
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Accessible bathtub
Well-lit path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient toilets only
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Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Dining
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.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.85 per person, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 21 for adults and USD 12.5 for children
Hosted evening meal costs USD 28
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Akwa Palace offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Akwa Palace does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Akwa Palace?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Akwa Palace?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Akwa Palace?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Akwa Palace?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Akwa Palace?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Akwa Palace and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a 24-hour health club. Hotel Akwa Palace also has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Akwa Palace?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine, pool views, and poolside dining.
Does Hotel Akwa Palace have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Akwa Palace like?
Hotel Akwa Palace is in the heart of Douala, a short 8-minute walk from Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and 18 minutes' walk from Espace Doual'art.
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Hotel Akwa Palace Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Simply the best in the City
Sullivan Makaka
Sullivan Makaka, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Excellent
Georges
Georges, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Consider including the buffet breakfast in the breakfast.
Franco
Franco, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2024
Great place to live. Very safe!
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2024
Staff are very kind and ready to help
mireille
mireille, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
Great place to live when coming home from abroad !
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2023
Good breakfast.
Takeshi
Takeshi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2022
The location and Staff are awesome!
I would recommend to anyone wanting peace and comfort.
Martin
Martin, 10-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2023
Overall it was great
HYGINUS
HYGINUS, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2023
Breakfast is perfect!
Room is very clean.
All workers are good.
Takeshi
Takeshi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2022
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.
Constant
Constant, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 24, 2025
I stayed there twice within a week, staying in three different rooms. The best thing about the hotel is the rooms: they are clean, relatively modern and a fair size. The rooms facing the pool are quiet.
The shuttle to and from the airport is free.
The were several things that weren’t so good: On my second stay I arrived at 7.30pm to be told that the hotel is full. It eventually transpired that they were still cleaning some rooms, presumably due to some customers being allowed extremely late checkouts despite those rooms being sold for the following night. I eventually got a room after standing at reception for 1 hour and 20 minutes. I suggested that some compensation might be in order but they only offered a free drink ($3!). It was later increased when I complained to the manager.
The aircon in one room didn’t work well.
On the first stay , the airport pick up didn’t show up despite reconfirming it the day before, so I had to take a local taxi to the hotel at night time.
There’s quite a lot of traffic noise from the street side of the hotel.
One morning there was only a trickle of running water for several hours, but that might not be the hotel’s fault.
Some rooms safely deposit boxes are key operated. They only provide the key if you sign that you will re-imburse them US$750 if you lose the key which is outrageous and more than my valuables are worth!
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
ok
Antoine
Antoine, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 20, 2025
Je recommande et j'y retourne.
Assurément le meilleur établissement de notre séjour au Cameroun.
Tres bon service. Disponibilité.
Propre.
Des éléments tres mineurs à ameliorer dont je leur ferais part mais qui n'altère en rien la qualité de cet hotel.
Philippe
Philippe, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2025
Philippe
Philippe, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2025
Bassirou
Bassirou, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Bassirou
Bassirou, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2025
Good
Good place to stay for business trip..
Swimingpool amazing..
DAVID
DAVID, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2025
Pascal
Pascal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Fabrice
Fabrice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Fabrice
Fabrice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Tout à été parfait pour moi , mais j’ai pas choisi l’hôte par hasard ,j’ai effectué plusieurs séjours ici depuis 2016,
Frederique Avril
Frederique Avril, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 29, 2025
Shuo
Shuo, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Ils sont très accueillant, offre de belles choses et respecte les demandes